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Everything You Need to Know About Without Sin, the Upcoming ITV X Series Shot In Nottinghamshire

It’s set in Nottingham, it stars Vicky McClure and it’s packed with talent from The Television Workshop - there’s no series more Notts than upcoming drama Without Sin. Ahead of its release on ITV X, we sit down with the show’s writer and creator Frances Poletti to hear all about it… 

We hear all about the rise of the Nottingham Food Guide

The city’s food and drink scene is thriving more than ever, and nobody knows that better than Jules Head - or, as you’ll probably know her best, The Nottingham Food Guide. Now with over 6,000 Instagram followers, she's become a trusted, go-to source for all things food-related in Notts…

LeftLion Visits Nottingham's Winter Wonderland

Boasting a brand new ice rink, Winter Wonderland has returned to Nottingham... 

Diving Into the Past and Present of GForce, the Nottingham-Based Fashion Brand Regarded as the ‘Forefathers of the UK Streetwear Scene’

If you were knocking round Nottingham in the eighties and nineties, you may have been familiar with GForce, an eye-catching shop nestled in the heart of Hockley. Behind its iron door made of sculpted shapes and forgotten objects was a shop that many have regarded as one of the forefathers of the UK streetwear scene, with fans including Eric Cantona and Cher. We catch up with founder Robin Kerr to find out more about the iconic GForce years…

A Fifteen-Year-Old's Powerful Speech From Nottingham's COP27 Rally

As world leaders and government negotiators gather in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt for the biggest climate change conference of the year, protestors from Nottingham Coalition for Climate Justice gathered in Trinity Square to demand stronger action to restore our environment and reduce emissions. One speech, from fifteen-year-old Liv Marshal of Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly, stood out from the crowd, and even made a few headlines. Here's that speech in full...

5 of the Best Events in Nottingham This Week: One Cut of the Dead, Elvana and More

Indie, grunge, jazz - it's a musical week in the city...

How Wiff Waff Designs Became Nottingham's Go-To Spot for All Things Pets

Making bespoke collars, harnesses, bandanas, bow-ties, and dog coats, Wiff Waff are the perfect place for pampering your pups... 

5 Events to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Football Manager Therapy, Pussy Riot and More

Adam Kay, Alan Carr and an important exhibition are also coming to the city this week... 

We Take a Look at What the Future Has in Store for Nine Different Areas of Nottingham

Our resident crystal gazer has studied the stars to figure out your fortunes, Nottingham. You’re welcome… 

Gig Review: Bob Dylan at Nottingham Arena

The legend played Nottingham for the first timethis decade as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour...

The Doc'n Roll Film Festival Returns to Venues Across Nottingham This Month

The Doc'n Roll Film Festival finally arrives in Nottingham on Thursday 3 November, after two false dawns due to that pesky blighter COVID-19. LeftLion sits down with festival organisers and curators Mark McIntyre and Marcus Duffield to talk all things music, the importance of a great documentary and what we Nottingham folks can expect from this year’s event…

5 Great Events in Nottingham This Week: Poltergeist, Sancho Panza and More

Spooky stories, classic stories and writing stories - it's all in store this week...

How New Nottingham Short Film Hamster Is Putting a Twist on the Typical War Movie

From being nominated for awards to screening at Broadway Cinema, Scott Driver’s short film, Hamster, has made its mark on audiences and critics alike. And, with its powerful message on PTSD and the impact of war, it’s easy to see why…

Match Report: Nottingham Panthers vs Glasgow Clan 26.10.22

A big win for Nottingham Panthers at the Motorpoint Arena...

Book Review: Don't Mention The Night

Capturing the music of the 1970s in a very Nottingham way, Dave Belbin's new book Don't Mention the Night is a time capsule of sorts. Our writer Daniel Swann walks us through it...

Out of Time: All About 'Torpedo' Tom Blower, the Nottingham Man Who Became the First Person to Swim the North Channel of the Irish Sea

Until 1947, no one had ever successfully swam the North Channel of the Irish Sea - a 21-mile stretch of icy cold, choppy water between Scotland and Northern Ireland. Then came Tom Blower, the Notts-born gentle giant who could snap six inch nails and lift two people at a time…

How Nottinghamshire Bat Group Are Standing up for Our Misunderstood Critters

With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to take a furry close look at one of our most feared and mythologised critters - bats. Angelena Efstathiou of Nottinghamshire Bat Group tells us about the work they do to better understand our local bats, and how you can help protect them…

6 Great Things to Check Out in Notts This Week: Halloween at Hickings, Nottingham Fireworks and More

Zombies? Fireworks? Bob Dylan? What's piquing your interest this week? 

Nottingham Comedy Festival Returns

Nottingham Comedy Festival is back in November, here's the lowdown...

Review: Escape From R. M. S. Titanic at Houdini's Nottingham

Colin Baker Chats Doctor Who, Nadine Dorries and Bringing Sherlock Holmes to Mansfield

Ahead of the Palace Theatre's showing of The Hound of the Baskervilles, LeftLion sit down with Sherlock Holmes himself, actor Colin Baker. We discuss the iconic detective, Doctor Who, Nadine Dorries in the jungle, how Davros got him wearing Crocs, and the status of Colin’s lucky underpants...

Match Report: Nottingham Panthers vs Manchester Storm 15.10.22

The Nottingham Panthers took on Manchester Storm in their fourth Challenge Cup match on Saturday night. Here's how they got on…

5 of the Best Events in Nottingham This Week: Hockley Hustle, Don’t Mention The Night and More

Words with music, words without music - we have it all in Notts...

Coming to Hockley This Autumn, We Hear More About the Nottingham Coffee Festival

From 200 Degrees and Blend to Stewarts and Yolk, just walk a few metres in Nottingham and you’re sure to find yourself at another coffee shop thanks to the city’s vibrant and ever-growing community. That’s why, inspired by our very own cafe society, friends Josh Eaton and Matt Vassey decided to set up the Nottingham Coffee Festival, which will be coming to High Pavement this October. We catch up with co-creator Josh to hear about his hopes for the event…

We Check Out Nottingham Contemporary's New Exhibition, Hollow Earth: Art, Caves and The Subterranean Imaginary,

Have you ever thought long and hard about caves (steady…)? If so, you’ll love Hollow Earth: Art, Caves and The Subterranean Imaginary, Nottingham Contemporary’s latest exhibition exploring what goes on beneath the ground - and if not, you might be surprised at just how fascinating they are…