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Out of Time: Lord Byron and the Greek War of Independence

To celebrate Nottingham City Council’s new partnership with Vyronas, a suburb of Athens named after Lord Byron, we look back at the legendary Nottingham poet’s involvement with the Greek War for Independence…

Pick of The Week: 20-26 December

It's officially Christmas week and here's what you can get up to with your time off...

New Pop-up Project Offers Space for Creative Ways to Tackle Climate Change

The Green Light in the City project aims to offer a space for learning, fun, and discussion around environmental issues... 

Interview: Mark Rosenblatt, Director of Award-Winning Short Film Ganef

We chat to Mark Rosenblatt, director of the powerful short film Ganef - which was named Best UK Short Film at the 2020 Nottingham International Film Festival, and investigates the impact of trauma on Holocaust victims and their loved ones…

Emmanuel House Release Short Film to Show Impact of Homelessness Prevention

The eight-minute film is based on the experiences of the charity's service users...

20 Years Later: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Is this the best Lord of the Rings film? You bet your staff it is... 

Bill Bailey on Lockdown, Strictly Come Dancing and His Latest Tour

Actor, writer, musician and, of course, stand-up comedian - Bill Bailey has become one of the UK’s most popular figures over the past thirty-plus years. We chat to the comedy legend about lockdown, Strictly Come Dancing, and his latest tour, En Route to Normal…

An Indisputable List of the Best Christmas Films Ever

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fight... over which festive film is the best of all time...

"When you have community, you have hope." How Notts Campaigners Saved Mature Trees in Newark-On-Trent

When the council planned to cut down four mature trees in Newark-on-Trent, the local community stepped up to save them. Emma Oldham, one of the movement’s campaigners, tells us all about it…

Ambitious Plans for New Broad Marsh Site Unveiled

Heatherwick Studio and the Greater Broad Marsh Advisory Group have revealed the new vision for the area...

Bass Player Mark Lewandowski Lifts the Lid on His Move From Nuthall to New York

After moving from Nuthall to New York, bass player Mark Lewandowski is living the dream on the other side of the pond. We hear about his time in Nottingham, his love for The Big Apple and how School of Rock inspired his passion for music…

Nottingham Street Food Club Announce New Home

The sizeable venue will be unveiled with a Christmas-themed event on Friday 10 December... 

Shop Local This Christmas - 24 Notts Independents to Inspire your Present Shopping

It's the return of LeftLion's annual gift guide, in collaboration with Independent Nottingham, brought to you by Nottingham BID. Read on to find 24 of the best independent Notts spots to get your thoughtful, locally sourced gifts this Christmas...

Pick of The Week: November 29 - December 5

From the Panto to the Contemporary Craft Fair, it seems that the festive season is truly upon us...

Gig Review: New Model Army at Rock City

New Model Army took to the stage at Rock City on Friday 26 November and Saturday 27 November to perform their entire back catalogue...

Nomad Podcast’s Tim Nash Talks Leaving the Institutional Church and Feeling Liberated in His Deconstruction Journey

Deconstruction has become a hot button topic within the Christian community, causing outrage for some, while creating a place of sanctity for others. We talk with Tim Nash of Nomad podcast about leaving the institutional church, forming an online space, and feeling liberated in his deconstruction journey...

Laced at New Art Exchange

New Art Exchange are currently presenting their autumn show, Laced: In Search of What Connects Us, a network of artists linked to curator Loren Hansi Gordon through shared connections to Africa and its diasporas...

Exhibition Review: Cut & Mix at New Art Exchange

An inspired perspective of Black masculinity packaged into a succinct and glorious exhibition, Cut & Mix at New Art Exchange is a spectacle. Works from Rotimi Fani-Kayode, Keith Piper, and Marlene Smith, among others, offer a nuanced look at exactly what Black masculinity is, cleverly tearing apart notions of race, gender, and class in a whirlwind of contemporary art...

Pick of The Week: 22-28 November

From Sleaford Mods to Self Esteem, this week is an absolute corker when it comes to gigs...

We Join Blue Barrel Cider for a Day of Scrumping In St Ann’s and a Chat About the Importance of Keeping Things Green

Made with fruit from mostly forgotten orchards, Blue Barrel Cider might be one of the most eco-friendly drinks on the market. Our Adam Pickering joins Leo Jordan, one of the creators of the beverage, for a day of scrumping out in St Ann’s and a chat about the importance of keeping things green…

"Don't waste!": Joshua Sofaer on Regulated Exhibition at Backlit Gallery

Cambridge-born artist Joshua Sofaer loves a bit of rubbish. So much so that in his latest exhibition Regulated Exhibition, currently on view at Backlit Gallery, Sofaer has transformed the gallery into a factory of sorts: a recycling sorting facility, science museum, and contemporary art gallery all rolled into one. In conversation with Leftlion arts correspondent Marta Tavares, Sofaer speaks about his passion for waste, the climate emergency, and his unending curiosity for the world we live in...

20 Years Later: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

It’s the twentieth anniversary of the day that Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first graced our screens (yes, we all feel old), so let’s take a look back at how it all began...

Pick of the Week: 15-21 November

Nottingham Comedy Festival is in full swing with exciting comedians performing all over the city. Keep on reading for our favourite picks, alongside the best music and workshops coming up this week...

Gluttony: "Making Sure Farmers Get Paid Well Is Really Important to Me." How Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates Is Hoping to Change a Broken Industry

Most people love a bit of chocolate, don’t they? But not everyone knows the problematic practises driving one of the world’s most valuable industries. We dive into the darker side of the tasty treats and chat to Luisa Vicinanza-Bedi, of Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates, about how she’s fighting back against controversial confectionery corporations...

Nusic New Music Podcast #256 with Sam Shaw, Jaymal, Lajay and more...

This week’s New Music Podcast features new music from SNOWY, School Tour news, plus some… carbon-free new music (?).

The Podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.