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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...

November's Music Reviews: Catmilk, skaiwater and More

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

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… 

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

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… 

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...

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…

9 of the Best Horror Films of All Time

From quiet places to ghostfaced killers, here are some of the greatest horrors to grace the big screen...

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? 

The Wombats Chat Rock City, the Evolution of Indie Music and Their Looming Twentieth Anniversary

The Wombats have been a real force in the indie music scene for almost twenty years, and are still at the top of their game - recently releasing their first number one album, Fix Yourself, Not the World. Ahead of their trip to Rock City in October, we catch up with bassist Tord Øverland-Knudsen to discuss the band’s evolution over the years…

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

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…

Review: Mayhem Film Festival 2022

Four days of old-school favourites, brand-new releases and everything in between - Mayhem Film Festival was back with a bang... 

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…

We Investigate How Nottingham Compares to Manchester and London as an LGBT+ City

With large-scale queer scenes in cities like Manchester and London, it might be easy to overlook the LGBT+ community in Nottingham. But, according to Sam Harvey, our city is still an important place for young queer people. He tells us more about his experience and the need for safe spaces…

LeftLion Founders Win The 'Nottingham Award'

Al Gilby and Jared Wilson, two of the founders of LeftLion magazine, were recognised for their contribution to the city of Nottingham at the 2022 Nottingham Awards.