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Inspired by His Hometown of Newstead Village, Author Jim Gibson Lifts the Lid on His Short Story Collection, The Bygones

Mon 14 Nov 2022

Combining the supernatural with the mundane, Nottingham author Jim Gibson has just published his debut short story collection, The Bygones - a project based loosely around his hometown of Newstead Village. Made up of 21 stories, it muses on a place that has been forgotten by the world, the everyday minutiae of life and the oddness that is so often found in rural communities. We catch up with the writer to find out about how he uses the place as a character, how he put the collection together and much more…

Review: A Celebration of the Music from Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

Mon 14 Nov 2022

Our Rich Higton took a trip to the Royal Concert Hall for this magnificent musical event...

Gig Review: UoN PunkSoc Presents Gender Envy, Molars and Los Fatso Libres at The Chameleon

Fri 11 Nov 2022

UoN PunkSoc arranged an evening of local entertainment from Gender Envy, Molars and Los Fatso Libres at The Chameleon…

Gig Review: Lime Garden at The Bodega

Thu 10 Nov 2022

We headed down to The Bodega for the first show of Lime Garden's first ever headline tour…

Gig Review: Bodega at Rescue Rooms

Wed 09 Nov 2022

Yes, that's right. A band named Bodega played at Rescue Rooms. Not at The Bodega. Glad we've got that one cleared up...

November's Music Reviews: Catmilk, skaiwater and More

Wed 09 Nov 2022

We take a look at some of our city's finest music releases...

Gig Review: Palaye Royale at Rough Trade

Tue 08 Nov 2022

Palaye Royale took to the stage of Rough Trade to perform songs from their new album Fever Dream...

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

Mon 07 Nov 2022

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

Food Review: Bustler

Mon 07 Nov 2022

New in town, we checked out street food maestros Bustler...

Gig Review: Divorce at The Bodega

Sat 05 Nov 2022

We went to see how local four-piece band Divorce's first ever Bodega show went...

Gig Review: Warmduscher at Rock City

Sat 05 Nov 2022

Ever wondered what it would be like to be in Dirty Disco heaven? If so, Warmduscher are the band for you...

Gig Review: piri & tommy at The Bodega

Sat 05 Nov 2022

TikTok’s favourite DnB duo piri and tommy lit up a sold-out Bodega with a sunshine-infused set, perfect to combat the cold November nights creeping back in...

Book Review: Reds and Rams by David Marples

Sat 05 Nov 2022

Anyone who’s been to the City Ground when Derby County come to town will know the two clubs either side of the A52 aren’t too fond of each other. In fact, it’s a rivalry almost as old as the sport itself, and one that David Marples’ new book, Reds and Rams, chronicles in layered, sophisticated detail. We give our thoughts on this refreshingly mature release…

Gig Review: The Australian Pink Floyd at Royal Concert Hall

Fri 04 Nov 2022

We sent Iulia down to Royal Concert Hall to see Pink Floyd - of the Australian variety...

Gig Review: Sorry at Metronome

Fri 04 Nov 2022

Following the release of their second album Anywhere But Here, Sorry have firmly cemented themselves as a serious player in the tidal wave of strong new alternative bands in the UK. Ali Glen headed to Metronome to see how they fared in a live setting...

Theatre Review: Bugsy Malone

Thu 03 Nov 2022

Splurge gun toting mini mobster mayhem

Gig Review: Tom Odell at Rough Trade

Wed 02 Nov 2022

Tom Odell was welcomed by an intimate crowd at Rough Trade, two days after the release of his exciting new studio album Best Day of My Life...

We Hear All About Base51’s New Music Events, SUNDAY SES51ONS

Wed 02 Nov 2022

Life can be tough for any youngster - but that’s especially true in Nottingham, the Youth Opportunity Index has found. Thankfully, Base 51 are stepping up to support 11-25 year-olds across the city through counselling, group work and, very shortly, with their new music events, SUNDAY SES51ONS. Khadijah Islam hears all about the charity’s vital work…