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10 Film Adaptations of Notts Novels

Such is the strength of Nottingham’s literary offerings, many of ‘em have been transformed into spectacles for the silver screen. Here’s a rundown of our Screen Editor Ash Carter’s top ten picks...

Go on a Literature-Themed Pub Crawl in Notts

From the workplace and playground of Sillitoe’s Arthur Seaton, to the backdrop for DH Lawrence characters’ racy goings-on, Nottinghamshire is rich with literary connections. It’s also pretty well renowned for its pubs...

A Bookseller in Notts

The latest in our series takes a look behind the scenes in one of Nottingham's book shops...

Nusic Podcast #170 with Rob Green, Babe Punch, Tusk, Congi and more...

John Harvey's Not Tommy Johnson: An Extract Taken from Going Down Slow and Other Stories

"A wall-eyed mongrel barked as he entered, hackles raised, then backed away, growling, from the kick that failed to follow"

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

Plenty to be gerrin on with...

10 Nottingham Women in Literature

Mention Nottingham’s literary heritage and people often cite Byron, Lawrence or Sillitoe. But our female writers are equally as rebellious and ground-breaking. Margaret Cavendish was one of the earliest science fiction writers; Lucy Hutchinson was the first female writer of an epic English poem; Ada Lovelace is credited as the first computer programmer; suffragist, Alice Zimmerman, worked as a writer and translator; and Alma Reville was an influential screenwriter. In more recent times, Nottingham has been home to one of Britain’s funniest authors, Mhairi McFarlane; Pippa Hennessy played a key role in our successful bid to become UNESCO City of Literature; and Sandeep Mahal took up her position as its first director last year. Up the women. Here’s ten more who’ve contributed to Nottingham’s incredible literary landscape...

From USA to Notts: Studying Creative Writing in the City

Ashley Silvey, from the USA, is a postgraduate student at NTU, and here tells us all about the hows and whys of studying in humble Nottingham...

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

This week, we're here to take you on a journey to become a better you. Plenty of relaxation, exercise and brain stimulation coming your way... 

Word War III: Poetry by First Story Students at Farnborough Academy

Local author Paula Rawsthorne treats us to a selection of writings from her First Story students at Farnborough Academy, published in their anthology Word War III...

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: A Beijinger in a Lion's Den

Our man in Beijing is back in Notts, and he recently spent a week in the LeftLion office…

11 Places to Chill in the Sunshine in Nottingham

It may have been a little dull recently, but when the sun eventually gets his hat on, you need to be ready to settle on a spot

20 Top Nottingham Music Releases of 2017

The sounds coming out of our fine city that have been doing it for us this year...

13 New Year's Eve Parties You Have To Go To

How will you be seeing in 2018?

SanTale Clause - Tales from Nottingham Santas

Christmas is coming! But do we ever spare a thought for those on the Christmas frontline? Those boys in red, patrolling the social cubs and superstore grottos in an effort to bring Christmas antics for all? We asked a bunch of Nottingham Santas to tell us about the most memorable experiences of their careers. Unfortunately none of them were very memorable, so we made a load up instead...

LeftLion Film Podcast #3 Part 1 - Best Films of 2017 with Daniel Turner

The first of a two-parter, where Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto are joined by Nottingham filmmaker Daniel Turner to discuss their picks for the best films of 2017

What to Expect at The 16th Annual Christmas Covers Party

It’s the night often described as “the office Christmas party for Nottingham’s bands” – an opportunity for otherwise serious musicians to let down their hair and live out their wildest and most outlandish musical fantasies. Nottingham’s annual festive charity bash - the Christmas Covers Party – returns to the Bodega on Saturday 23 December...

Nusic Podcast #169 with Katie Cooper, Amulet, Joey Costello, Truhvas and more...

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

We're telling yer, ducks, you're gonna be mince-pied out soon...

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Weekend

Look yous. We're sorry. We know you're all probably sick to death of hearing about bleddy Christmas and the festive season. But it ain't over yet...

Review: East Midlands Heritage Awards 2017

The theme of the awards this year was ‘celebrating creativity’ as poets, a filmmaker, and a photographer interpreted winning entries.

12 Reads of Christmas

Books make fantastic gifts, providing a handy excuse to escape from festive family fun and find a quiet space to snuggle down and read, but picking the perfect present can be tricky. When in doubt, consult the experts! Nottingham is home to a vibrant publishing scene, so we asked some of Notts’ small press and indie publishers what to read this Christmas...

26 Nottingham Independents to Buy Creative Christmas Gifts From This Year

It’s easy to get bogged down in the conveyor belt of tax-dodging chain shops in the UK. You know the story: it’s a few days before Crimbo and you’re wading through the Market Square gaggles, with oodles of ornamental cats and willy-shaped salt shakers spilling out of your arms. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there duck.

This year, you can pack in the panic buys and consult our handy guide to the best independent makers, doers and sellers in Nottingham. That’s right, we’ve rounded up some of the top creative establishments in the city, and have highlighted a few of their top buys to stuff in yer nan’s stocking. Argos? Do one.

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

Here's five ways to cure those after-work, winter blues....

Advertising Sectioned: The Modern Way to Loveliness (Woman’s Magazine, 1948)

The last ever installment of Wayne Burrows' marvelously dry series...