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Framework Big Sleep Out Returns This October

Mon 12 Sep 2022

Coming to Nottingham Racecourse in this Autumn, people across the county are encouraged to sleep out so others don't have to...

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week: Police Story, Nottingham Panthers and More

Mon 12 Sep 2022

Bob Marley, Burlesque and Coventry Blaze are all coming to the city this week...

On the Street: We Hear from Nottingham's Residents About Their Love for Cycling and Favourite Biking Memories

Mon 12 Sep 2022

Like any good local journalists worth their salt, we wanted to head out into the community and learn more about you lot. And with this month's theme being all things bicycle, this seemed like a good place to start. From those who cycle thousands of miles for charity to others who pop on the bike for a quick neighbourhood ride, Nottingham definitely has its fair share of cyclists. For some, the love of the sport stems from childhood, while for others it’s a recent venture. Yet they all have one thing in common - an undying devotion to cycling and all the places it can take them...

5 Great Things To Do In Nottingham This Week: The Clothes They Stood Up In, Nottingham Green Festival and More

Mon 05 Sep 2022

From a birthday bash to a protest, there's something for everyone in Notts this week...

Inside Boca Lima, Boilermaker’s More Laid-Back Successor

Mon 05 Sep 2022

After becoming the talk of the town with Nottingham’s worst-kept secret, the team behind Boilermaker have recently launched their brand new venture, Boca Lima - which promises to bring classy, cosy vibes to Hockley. Owner Nigel Garlick tells us all about it…

Exhibition Review: SHAPE-SHIFT at Beam Gallery

Sat 03 Sep 2022

Creating large textured structures, Katharina Fitz’s work walks the line between the sleek and the experimental. We head down to Beam Gallery to explore her latest exhibition, SHAPE-SHIFT, to see how she uses industrial materials to create her final pieces, alongside learning more about her new book, When Seams Become Audible - Sculpture and Photography 2013–2022…

LeftLion Screen Podcast #7 - Clelia McElroy, Monstrous Flesh: Women's Bodies in Horror Course Facilitator

Fri 02 Sep 2022

The Screen Podcast is back with two special guests: Editorial Assistant Lizzy O'Riordan and film expert Clelia McElroy...

Gavin and Stacey Star Adrian Scarborough Sits Down With LeftLion Ahead of His Trip to the Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 02 Sep 2022

Some know him from Gavin and Stacey, others from his turn as Raymond in Killing Eve, to more still he’s among the most accomplished theatre actors of his generation. With a three-decade career spanning television, film, radio and theatre, you’d be hard pushed to find anyone who hasn’t loved Adrian Scarborough in one of his many eclectic roles. Now, the Melton Mowbray-born, Olivier Award-winning actor has penned his first play – an adaptation of Alan Bennett’s novella The Clothes They Stood Up In – which he also stars in. Ahead of its launch at Nottingham Playhouse, we caught up with Adrian as he left another round of rehearsals to talk about his first forays into writing, the secret to longevity in the acting business, and why the Playhouse means so much to him…

Uni of Nottingham Graduate Hanna Flint Chats the Importance of Filmmaking, Representation in Cinema and Her New Book Strong Female Character

Wed 31 Aug 2022

After graduating from the University of Nottingham, Hanna Flint has gone from strength-to-strength as a film journalist, working at publications like Empire, Time Out and The Guardian. Now we catch up with her about her debut book, Strong Female Character…

Match Report: Nottingham Panthers v Sheffield Steelers 27.8.2022

Tue 30 Aug 2022

A pre-season game between the Nottingham Panthers and Sheffield Steelers was never going to be a quiet one, was it?

Inside Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly’s Quest to Save the Planet

Tue 30 Aug 2022

Young people can often feel like their voices get lost when it comes to climate change, but movements like Fridays For Future have made their mark on policy shifts in recent years. Likewise, Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly looks to make sure that our local youth are informed and heard about how our city takes on the challenge. Twenty-year-old writer Emily Giddings gives us the lowdown…

5 of the Best Things to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Sean Paul, Young Creative Showcase and More

Mon 29 Aug 2022

From up-and-coming Notts artists to global sensations, we've got it all this week...

NTU Graduate Chester Carr Shares His Experiences with Creating Spider-Man Concept Art and Directing His Own Movies

Fri 26 Aug 2022

Since graduating from Nottingham Trent University back in 2014, concept artist Chester Carr has gone on to work on the likes of Spider-Man: Far From Home and Overlord, as well as directing his own short films - including Death of the Primate, a winner at this year’s Nottingham International Film Festival. Kieran Burt hears all about his artistic process, plans for the future and much more…

We Sit Down With Ford & Guy Founder Suzanne Ford to Hear All About Her Eye-Catching Fashion Brand

Wed 24 Aug 2022

Combining stunning silhouettes, sustainable fabric and eye-catching graphics, Nottingham fashion brand Ford & Guy may be relatively new on the scene, but they’re already proving to be ones to watch with their designs already being worn by some big names and top social media influencers with a huge following, such as Astrid Zeegen. We catch up with owner Suzanne (Suzie) Ford to find out more about her iconic designs…

Retro Giants COW Nottingham Chat Y2K Looks, Cylical Fashion and the Importance of Sustainability

Mon 22 Aug 2022

Looking around today, you may have spotted that many Y2K trends are going through a bit of a resurgence and, while it only seems like yesterday when these styles were first introduced, many of them have found their way back into the limelight. We catch up with Brooke Skelton, supervisor of retro giants COW Nottingham, to find out more about the cyclical nature of fashion and why, twenty years later, these trends are back and here to stay…

LeftLion’s All-Seeing, All-Knowing Editor Ashley Carter Uses His Boundless Wisdom to Help You Lot Out

Sun 21 Aug 2022

In an act of benevolence to rival Father Christmas himself, our glorious leader and Editor, Ashley Carter, has decided to celebrate our 150th issue by helping you lot out. Offering something far more valuable than toys and presents, he’s bestowing some of his worldly wisdom* by helping the readers of LeftLion with some of the problems submitted through our social media channels. You’re welcome.

Big City Book Review: Darren Simpson’s Furthermoor

Thu 18 Aug 2022

Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are offering just that through their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, continuing with Eleanor Flowerday's take on Furthermoor...

We Visit Katharina Fitz’s Nottingham Studio and Learn All About Her Groundbreaking Work

Thu 18 Aug 2022

We had the pleasure of visiting artist Katharina Fitz’s Nottingham art studio to speak to her about her motivations, ideas and art practice. Having already exhibited in Nottingham and across the globe, we can only wonder how the grinding, crunching cogs of her work will turn in the next ten years…

How Local Zine Queer Notts Is Aiming to Shine a Light on Our City’s Vibrant LGBT+ Scene

Fri 12 Aug 2022

With a surprisingly small amount of queer venues in Nottingham, it might be easy to believe that we don’t have a thriving LGBT+ scene. But according to one local zine creator, the Nottingham queer community is thriving and in desparate need of celebration. In light of this, we catch up with Jade Bramley, the creative behind Queer Notts, to chat the vibrancy of queer creatives and their latest zine based around the queer Nottingham music scene…

Local Campaigner Kedijah Eaves-O’Connor Shares How We Can All Do Our Bit to Protect the Environment

Thu 11 Aug 2022

Starting off as a geography student, Kedijah Eaves-O'Connor quickly shifted to environmental science upon learning more about the scary reality of climate change. Now the young activist is committed to sustainability and getting more people of colour involved in the environmental sector…

New Artistic Director and CEO of the New Art Exchange Saad Eddine Said Outlines His Plans for the Iconic Cultural Centre

Mon 08 Aug 2022

Formerly the Director of HOME Slough, Saad Eddine Said has built a career in the arts sector, having worked with many high-profile organisations and artists. He spoke to us about his aims within his new role as Artistic Director and CEO of the New Art Exchange in Nottingham…

After Being Named One of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, The Television Workshop’s Jorden Myrie Discusses His Impressive Career So Far

Sat 06 Aug 2022

From hard-hitting dramas to genre-blending comedies, Jorden Myrie has already achieved an impressive amount since studying at The Television Workshop - but, after being named as one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, he’s only just getting started…

Theatre Review: Spider's Web

Fri 05 Aug 2022

Ian C Douglas went to see Spider’s Web at the Theatre Royal...

LeftLion Screen Podcast #6 - Jorden Myrie Interview; Thor: Love and Thunder Review and More

Fri 05 Aug 2022

After a couple of months away from the microphones, Screen Editor Jamie Morris and Assistant Editor George White return for a new episode of the LeftLion Screen Podcast - much to the delight of the millions of superfans across the globe...

We Sit Down With Nottingham’s Ben Norris and Cassie Bradley Ahead of Their Trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Thu 04 Aug 2022

Two-time UK national poetry slam champion writer Ben Norris is taking his new show Autopilot to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, starring Cassie Bradley. The two Nottingham born actors chat with us about the themes of the play and how it compares to other projects they've been involved with...

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