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Follow the stickers: Notts filmmaker Matt Watts on the stories behind sticker art on the streets
Mon 08 Sep 2025Hidden amongst the barrage of commercial advertisements and billboards that dominate our city landscape, the more curious among us may be drawn to some unusual markings; the plethora of quirky stickers plastered on lampposts, signs and electrical boxes. Follow the Stickers is a short film by Nottingham-based documentary filmmaker Matt Watts. Here he shares his journey of tangents, discovering artists, events and more obscure messages of the underground sticker world, and telling us why we should keep an eye out for them too…
Blood Brothers, Tom Grennan and RELIC: Here's what's on in Notts this week 8-14 September 2025
Sun 07 Sep 2025This week Nottingham is hosting loads of events for you to get out and be entertained. Whether you're a theatre enthusiast, a fan of live music or here for a bit of cultural celebration, there's something for you to get your teeth stuck into. Here are our top picks of the week...
Theatre and TV legend James Graham talks bringing Notts to the screen and writing about Gareth Southgate
Tue 02 Sep 2025James Graham is one of British theatre’s most popular and prolific writers and also the creator of BBC TV drama Sherwood. He was born and brought up in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, in the 1980s -his first job was working the stage door at the Theatre Royal. Twenty years on, James returns to the city with the epic Dear England, a play about football manager Gareth Southgate, which headlines the theatre’s 160th birthday celebrations…
Cabaret, tug of war and speed skating: Here's what's on in Notts this week 1-7 September 2025
Sun 31 Aug 2025This week brings you a brilliant range of events in Notts, whether you are a theatre lover or a sporting fanatic, there's plenty in store to kick off your September. Here are our top picks for the week...
Art is the heart: what to expect from year two of Art Fest in Notts
Sat 30 Aug 2025With its first year in 2024 bringing 34 new murals to Nottingham’s streets, Art Fest is back this month to splash more colour and creativity on walls throughout the city. Festival Director Benjamin Kay, who co-runs The Carousel in Hockley, tells us why he set up the festival and what to expect from this year…
Out of time: a idiosyncratic history of adult cinemas and shops in Notts
Thu 28 Aug 2025Sex sells….or so we’ve heard. We take a look back at Nottingham’s history of ‘adult’ entertainment cinemas and shops.
Overheard in Notts: September 2025
Mon 25 Aug 2025It's another instalment of Overheard in Notts - this month we focus in on pork pies, cable cars, and the Morrisey of Mapperley...
Gardening tips, raves and tours: Here's what's on in Notts this week, 25 - 31 August
Sun 24 Aug 2025This weeks brings you tours galore, from gardening tours to archery tours with Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Here's our picks of the week...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #30: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 22 Aug 2025We've reached the thirtieth edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens! This week, our music team reviews new releases from katie., Lucas, MCØ and Bradley McKnight...
A generation on pause: we speak to NEET young people in Notts
Tue 19 Aug 2025You may or may not have heard the term NEET before, standing for Not in Employment, Education, or Training. It describes a wide group of people that could be made up of young carers, people with severe medical conditions, or even people on gap years, as well as many other circumstances. We spoke to some Nottingham folks who have found themselves in these kinds of situations.
Musicals, outdoor cinema and music gigs: Here's what's on in Notts this week, 18 - 25 August
Sun 17 Aug 2025While it's nearing the end of a summer of fun, Notts will never run of fun things to do. Here's our pick of the week...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #29: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 15 Aug 2025Summer's not over yet, and the new music just keeps coming, too! In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, our music team reviews new releases from Blu Syrup, The Doubtfires, Long Pockets, Michael Vickers and Nicole Hannah...
Our August cover artist Paul Turner-Groves talks about collage, creativity and his love of Notts
Fri 15 Aug 2025Collage artist Paul Turner-Groves talks us through his art process and the inspiration behind this month’s LeftLion cover…
LeftLion's Latest Listens #28: Notts music we're currently spinning
Sun 10 Aug 2025With summer at its height, here's what our music team has been listening to recently. In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, we review releases from Antonio Panzera, Marvin's Revenge, Richard Snow and EMiDORA & Darling I Dreamt
Behind the curtain of Niche Artefact: the Notts collective combining cabaret, art, and storytelling
Fri 08 Aug 2025Studio 54, surrealism, mythology, erotica, the Golden Age of Hollywood… These are just a few of the intriguing themes of Niche Artefact, an artist showcase combining drag, cabaret, circus, art, and storytelling. Ahead of their two-year anniversary showcase next month, we spoke to founder Robin Da Silva to find out how they are bringing flamboyance, inclusivity, and creativity to the city’s creative LGBTQI+ scene…
Adventure trails, live music and disco nights: Here's what's on in Notts this week 4 - 10 August 2025
Tue 05 Aug 2025This week brings to you an assortment of events. Whether it be music or theatre or an antiquarians expedition, we got you covered. Here are our picks of this week...
Left Magpie: August 2025 The First Match
Tue 05 Aug 2025Julian McDougall is back with his thoughts on the opening game of the season (Notts County v Newport)...
Back to the future: chatting with the dual winners of Future Sound of Notts 2025
Sat 02 Aug 2025Back in July, what could safely be described as Nottingham’s most exciting music competition: Future Sound of Nottingham, returned to Rock City – eight local acts taking the stage to showcase their talent. R&B singer Saffron Gray and alt-rock trio Archy & the Astronauts were crowned dual winners, and bagged nothing less than a main-stage slot at Splendour Festival later last month. We thought that it was the perfect time to catch up with these two acts (before they’re swept up by the national music press, of course)...
In pictures: Nottingham Pride 2025
Thu 31 Jul 2025Notts Pride celebrations took over the city last weekend in a joyous flurry of colour, creativity and solidarity. Photographer Nigel King went down to check out some of the wonderful acts performing on the main stage at Sneinton Market...
Overheard in Notts: July 2025
Wed 30 Jul 2025This month's instalment of Overheard in Notts features surprising jeans and combustible toilets...
Art auctions, fundraisers and gigs: Here's what's on in Notts this week, 28 July- 3 Aug
Tue 29 Jul 2025This week is packed full of summer fun for all ages. The creative scene is busy with auctions, gigs, yard parties and more to keep you on your toes and soaking up the summer sun. Here are our picks for this week...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #27: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 25 Jul 2025In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, our music team reviews new releases from Davoli & Jess Beer, Vona Vella, LYVIA, Dirt Bloom and Hallowed Men...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #26: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 18 Jul 2025In this week's edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, we take a deep dive into the new album from Midnight Rodeo...
Twelve food and drink spots in Notts that are perfect for enjoying the sunshine
Sat 12 Jul 2025While the sun is gracing us with its presence, what better way to while away the hours than grazing on delicious food and drink in a terrace or beer garden? We’ve rounded up twelve of the city’s best spots for outdoor eating and drinking, so you can tick them all off your list before the summer ends.
Gig review: Future Sound of Nottingham Final at Rock City
Fri 11 Jul 2025The Future Sound of Nottingham is one of our city's most exciting music competitions. In the culmination of this year's event, eight acts from across the area competed at Rock City in a high energy final. Read on to find out which musicians were awarded the opportunity to perform at Splendour Festival...
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