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25 Years Later: Sense and Sensibility

This period drama, released in 1996 in the UK, is in many ways a standard nineties rom-com; but does this adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel actually have too much sense, and not enough scandal?

Nottingham-Born Actor Tom Blyth on His Journey from the TV Workshop to HBO’s The Gilded Age

We talk to Nottingham-born, New York-based actor Tom Blyth about his journey from the TV Workshop to The Juilliard School, working with Terence Davies on Benediction, and his upcoming HBO series The Gilded Age...

Entries for the Young Creative Awards 2021 Are Now Open

Are you a creative aged between 11-24 that lives, works or studies in Notts? You might just be in with a shot of bagging yourself a Young Creative Award...

The No Jobs In The Arts Fringe Festival

The free digital festival takes place on February 26/27 and is aimed at creatives in the visual arts working across the East Midlands...

20 Years Later: In the Mood for Love

Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love arrives on BFI Player as part of a retrospective of his work, with his films now available in 4K as part of a restoration process supervised by the director himself.

Film Review: News of the World

Tom Hanks’ latest outing is an intriguing yet slow-moving journey, says Joanna Hoyes...

Double Impact's CEO Graham Miller on Its Run, Roll or Ramble for Recovery Campaign

This February, drug and alcohol recovery charity Double Impact have been running their Run, Roll or Ramble for Recovery campaign to encourage people to get fit, build awareness for the work they do, and raise some money. We speak to the charity's CEO Graham Miller about Double Impact and about the event...

20 Years Later: The Emperor’s New Groove

The Emperor’s New Groove is a funny, charismatic film, with enjoyable characters that showed a new generation what slapstick comedy is capable of…

CATALYST is City Arts’ New Programme That Exhibits and Supports Black Artists and Artists of Colour

In response to their Black Lives Matter commitments, City Arts present CATALYST – a programme exhibiting and supporting black artists and artists of colour, designed by curator in residence, Saziso Phiri.

Robin Hood Beer And Cider Festival Set For 2021 Trent Bridge Switch

Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival, Nottingham CAMRA’s flagship annual event, has secured a new home at Trent Bridge cricket ground.

Rose-Tinted Glasses, Rolled Up Sleeves and Fish Finger Sandwiches: What It’s Like Falling In and Out of Love During Lockdown

Being in love is gripping. It grasps at your heart as it falls into your throat, fills your lungs as you breathe in the moments, and sinks into your fingers, so imprinted you can’t let go. During this past year, we’ve all come to rely on it as everything else around us falls down and tightens up. But this year of instability forced me to let go of collapsing cliffs and find the joy of carving out new shapes. And so I embarked on a year of love lessons during lockdown...

Star-Studded Line-up Announced for Confetti's Digital Industry Week

Students will get the chance to learn from a number of media legends during this exciting virtual event... 

Jenny Joss' Causes to Care About in 2021

Despite my numerous attacks on his rather limited wardrobe choices, my Editor was gratuitous enough to gift none other than I, Jenny Joss, Nottingham’s most inspired gossip columnist – an entire page to spread my new year cheer. While this may surprise you – after having read my monthly reports on Nottingham’s rogues and rascals found on page 7 – I really do care deeply about the welfare of this city, so have decided to temporarily change my tune, and give exposure to the charities, groups and general luminaries who are planning big things for 2021 and deserve your support… 

The Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity is a Lockdown-Friendly Digital Event This Year

After wowing audiences with an eclectic programme of events last year, the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity is back with a new look and a lockdown-friendly digital festival this February. We caught up with festival producer Megan Shore to find out more about what FoSaC 2021 has in store…

Have A Date Night Curated By Studio Chocolate and Other Nottingham Independents This Valentine's Day

Impress your loved one with these beautiful treats...

25 Years Later: Heat

With Heat, Michael Mann reached a height of cool realism that he has perhaps never bettered since its release 25 years ago, writes Thomas Griffiths...

Under Cover Artist: Kev Grey

You might recognise his style if you’ve picked up a can from Notts brewery Black Iris, and now Kev Grey has turned his talented hands to create our cover art...

Nusic New Music Podcast #424 with Ex.In, As December Falls, Franky Bones, Saffron Gray and More...

This week’s New Music Podcast features Post Malone’s musical brother, a lot of non-tenuous tenuous links, plus a song about pasta.

The Podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

Author Interview: Dylan Wardle

Kate Hewett talks to young author Dylan Wardle about Words of Solitude, his debut fantasy novel...

Author Interview: Nicki Merrall

We catch up with Nicki Merrall to talk lockdown, knitting and her new book, Fair Isle

Author Interview: Chidiebere J Anumudu

Author Chidiebere J Anumudu talks to Literature Editor Kate Hewett about children's book Chuka and The Arusi

Author Interview: Clive Henry - Racism is Real

Kate Hewett talks to author Clive Henry about his book, Racism Is Real...

Overheard in... The Comments Section

With town being a bit deserted of late, Big Baby decided to dip into the comment sections on our social media accounts to find some of the odd things you lot write to us…

Double Impact Is Encouraging People to Run, Ramble, or Roll For Its Virtual Fundraising Campaign

Dust off your trainers for this wonderful cause...

How the New Art Exchange Became a Leading International Arts Space

Skinder Hundal has been Director at New Art Exchange (NAE) since 2008, from the moment their iconic black box building in Hyson Green first opened its doors. Now, as he takes up a new position as Director of Arts, British Council, Skinder reflects on NAE’s journey from a small community-led organisation to a leading international arts space, and the important role it has played in championing art from diverse culture.