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Coming to Broadway Soon, Steve Scott Tells Us About the Kendal Mountain Tour

We chat to one of the Kendal Mountain Festival’s directors, Steve Scott, about the global appeal of adventuring, building a tight-knit community of thrill-seekers, and what to expect when their 2022 Tour comes to Broadway Cinema…

A Skydiver in Notts

Most of us spend our lives avoiding things that scare us. Unless, that is, you jump out of planes multiple times a day...

It's One of the UK's Biggest Fears, But We Find Out Why Spiders Aren't All That Bad...

Spiders - they’re pretty creepy, right? Without a doubt. But they’re also remarkably smart, they play a vital role in our ecosystems, and they are mostly harmless here in the UK. So is it time to start looking at spiders in a different light? Dr Christopher Terrell-Nield, a Biosciences expert at Nottingham Trent University, certainly thinks so…

We Chat to 400 Rabbits Manager Julien Latil About the Venue’s History, Kiefer Sutherland, and the Social Media Story That Went Viral

400 Rabbits - the bar where Aztec mythology, tequila and mezcal come together to provide a unique experience for visitors. We chat to general manager Julien Latil to find out more about the history of this iconic venue, the team’s lengthy campaign to offer Kiefer Sutherland a drink, and the social media story that won over people from around the world…

LeftLion Screen Podcast #5 - The Road Dance Director Richie Adams,

This month we're joined by Richie Adams, the man behind The Road Dance - one of the highlights of the Nottingham International Film Festival. We also discuss  the Best Summer Blockbusters of 2022 and More

60 Years Later: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

The film that united silver screen legends John Ford and James Stewart remains a classic of the Western genre…

Out of Time: How Nottingham Estate Owner Lord Carnarvon Supported the Excavation of Tutankhamun’s Tomb

There wasn’t anything particularly special about the reign of Tutankhamun. He held the throne for barely a decade, dying before the age of twenty after he succumbed to what has been speculated to be a leg fracture sustained during a chariot accident. So why, more than three millennia after his death, does his name remain arguably the most well-known (rivalled only by Cleopatra) from Ancient Egyptian history? The answer lies in an expedition, funded by Nottingham estate owner Lord Carnarvon, to excavate his tomb in the twenties - an expedition that led to the mysterious deaths of many involved, including Carnarvon himself…

Notts CrossFit Athlete and Coach Lucy Campbell Discusses Women in Strength Training and Putting Two Fingers Up to Stereotypes

Combining strength training, gymnastics and high intensity workouts, Nottingham’s CrossFit box has attracted quite a cult following. We caught up with CrossFit athlete and coach Lucy Campbell to talk about women in strength training, the camaraderie of group workouts and letting go of weight-loss goals…

Suspended Portals: Notts Graphic Artist Amy Lee Young's New Work Opens at Butter + Sugar

Having opened to the public on Saturday 14 May, Suspended Portals is the new exhibition of mixed media artwork from Nottingham graphic artist, Amy Lee Young...

8 of the Best Films Based on True Stories

We may have looked into mythology for the latest issue of the magazine, but these films are based on nothing but cold, hard truths...

20 Years Later: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

It's regarded as one of the most disappointing blockbusters of all time, but has Attack of the Clones merely been misunderstood?

Campaigners Launch Petition for Safe Active Travel Route From Sherwood to West Bridgford

Nottingham’s North-South travel route - stretching from Sherwood to suburban West Bridgford - is notoriously geared towards motor vehicles, with safety concerns and pollution deterring many wishing to use more environmentally friendly options. As a result, campaigners have launched a petition this week calling for a dedicated safe route to make it safer for those. Catherine Mayhew, one of the locals behind the calls, explains why it’s so important…

Shop Kilo is Returning to Nottingham Trent Students' Union - We Learn More About It

When you were a kid, not much could beat the excitement of a pick and mix, and Shop Kilo brings the same excitement to the world of vintage shopping through its nationwide kilo sale events. One of which is taking place here in Nottingham on Saturday 14 May.

Ahead of the event, we catch up with Amy Rowell from the Shop Kilo team to find out more about this exciting new way of sustainable shopping, and just why Nottingham is always top of their list for their events…

Gig Review: Sigrid at Metronome

Fresh off the back of her latest album, How to Let Go, Sigrid comes to Nottingham for a stripped-back acoustic session...

Film Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

After Spider-Man: No Way Home opened the MCU up to the multiverse on the big screen, Sam Raimi stepped in to take things to a new level. But should he have?

We Catch Up With Marcus Brown to Learn All About Food as a Subculture and His New Culture Magazine Picnic

Founded by Ilkeston lad Marcus Brown, Picnic is the culture magazine celebrating all things culinary. In preparation for its first ever release we catch up with Marcus about food as a subculture, hanging out with chefs and the Nottingham food scene…

5 of the Best Things to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: From Pint of Science to Sigrid

A busy week awaits, with book launches, pop stars and powerful plays all coming to Nottingham...

Nusic New Music Podcast #263 - Future Sounds of Nottingham

One of the biggest shows of the year! This week’s New Music Podcast shares which musicians have made it to the Future Sound of Nottingham 2022 Semi-Finals. With over 100+ entries this is one of the closest Semi-Finals ever.

Nottingham Biographer Miranda Seymour on the Incredible Life of Jean Rhys

Born on the Caribbean Island of Dominica, Jean Rhys is most well known for her seminal novel Wide Sargasso Sea, the postcolonial feminist prequel to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre. 

A misunderstood and enigmatic woman, Rhys caught to attention of biographer Miranda Seymour who travelled to Dominica to learn more about her life. We catch up with Seymour in anticipation of her new book I Used To Live Here Once, The Haunted Life of Jean Rhys...

Under Cover Artist: The Nottingham Horror Collective's Ruth Skrytek

Head Illustrator and Co-Founder of The Nottingham Horror Collective, alongside one half of the witchy music duo Modern Coven, Ruth Skrytek has a knack when it comes to the creatively spooky. After first featuring their illustrations in our October magazine, we knew that there was no one better to design a cover for our magic issue…

LeftLion Screen Podcast #4 - Chris Cooke on One for the Road, Broadway Cinema and Notts' Screen Scene

This month's podcast includes a chat with One for the Road director Chris Cooke, a review of The Northman, and a great debate about a certain Nicolas Cage...

Out of Time: The History of the Hemlock Stone

On the outskirts of Stapleford lies a striking phenomenon in the form of the Hemlock Stone. Believed to have been a focal point for communities ranging from the Celts to the Romans, this fascinating rock formation has baffled locals for millenia, with some claiming it was the work of the Devil himself. We investigate this magnificent marvel in further detail…

Film Review: Small Body

Themes of faith and loss are explored to great effect in this fairy tale-like Italian drama…

Food Review: Sea and Earth

Vegan battered sausage, 'Vish' cakes and banana blossom fried 'fish'? Sign us up...

Nusic New Music Podcast #262 - Future Sounds of Nottingham

This week’s New Music Podcast features THE launch of Future Sound of Nottingham 2022 – if you want to play Rock City & Splendour 2022, listen to this show!