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Notts Filmmaker Will J Carman on Awards Nominations and Shooting an Entire Movie in a Bathroom

Wed 29 Sep 2021

Cinematographer, camera operator and colourist, there doesn’t seem to be anything Will J Carman can’t do. We chat to the Nottingham-based filmmaker about award nominations, future projects and the importance of expecting the unexpected…

Notts Author and Teaching Assistant Roza Bazrafshan Discusses Her Children's Book Big Squeeze Little Squeeze

Sun 19 Sep 2021

Roza Bazrafshan is combining her biggest passions, writing and teaching, to share an important message. Having recently released a unique children’s book, the teaching assistant discusses what it's like to inspire the next generation of budding writers…

Preview: Middleway Words Book Festival

Sun 05 Sep 2021

Churning out authors like Alan Sillitoe and D.H. Lawrence, the Midlands has a long history with literature. It’s therefore unsurprising (but still exciting) that we have a Midlands book festival to look forward to this September.

Comic Book Artist Rich Perotta Discusses His Time at Marvel and New Project the Incantesi

Thu 26 Aug 2021

Rich Perotta was living out his childhood dreams as an artist for Marvel and DC – but now he’s decided it’s time to go solo. We speak to the Nottingham-based creator about his experiences in the comics industry and how not even cancer could stop him from launching his most personal project yet...

Masterchef: The Professionals Winner Laurence Henry on Snobby Burger and Opening his First Restaurant in Notts

Fri 13 Aug 2021

Since winning Masterchef: The Professionals back in 2018, local food legend Laurence Henry has been blessing us with his culinary talent. With lockdown start-up Snobby Burger in full swing, and a secret new restaurant just around the corner, we find out more about the journey that brought him here and what’s in store for the road ahead...

Hockley Hustle and LeftLion Present: Witch of the East Live at Metronome

Fri 23 Jul 2021

The third and final instalment of a series of live sets featuring some of our favourite Nottingham artists with interviews conducted by our very own Bridie Squires...

Award-Winning TV Producer Henry Normal Brings Live Poetry Show to Metronome

Mon 05 Jul 2021

Nottingham-native Henry Normal comes home with a new poetry tour, stopping off at Metronome on Tuesday 16 November. His brand new live show The Escape Plan draws on over forty years of work, featuring stories, jokes and poems from the BBC Radio 4 series and his ten poetry books, including the two latest collections. This is no normal poetry show...

Short Film Golden Handshake Sheds Light on the Midlands' Dedicated Skateboarding Community

Wed 23 Jun 2021

From split balls to Sneinton market, Golden Handshake – a new short film from skate organisation Hooked – shines a light on the Midlands’ dedicated and expanding skateboarding community. George White chats to founder Dave Ford about the project, which is now available to watch on YouTube…

Nottingham Young Creative Awards Winners Announced for 2021

Fri 18 Jun 2021

After another big year for entries, the winners of this year's Young Creative Awards have been announced today...

Rocking with the Reaper: One Nottingham Psychotherapist on How Brushes with Death Gave Her an Optimistic Mindset

Sat 12 Jun 2021

Over the last three decades, psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher Jayne Pigford has endured a persistent battle with her physical and mental health. After adopting a routine of meditation and mindfulness, she’s been able to reroute her mindset from pessimistic to positive. Here, Jayne discusses the main themes of her new self-help guide, Rocking with the Reaper…

Notts Creatives: The Art Collective Made Up of Former Young Creative Award Winners on Their Social Action Project

Wed 26 May 2021

Art writer Kelly Palfrey catches up with Notts Creatives, the art collective made up of former finalists of the Young Creative Awards, to find out more about their Social Action Project, which aims to keep the city’s young people engaged in the arts...

Notts-based Vork Pie Have Scooped Up Awards for Their Vegan Pub Snacks

Fri 21 May 2021

They say the best ideas come after a couple of pints with your mates. And this is certainly true for Sophie Neill of Vork Pie, a Stanton by Dale-based handmade vegan pie outlet. Established in 2014, Sophie has spent the best part of a decade perfecting the plant-based alternative to Britain’s best loved pub snack, which is now stocked in outlets up and down the country…

Nadia on... Mental Health

Wed 12 May 2021

In her monthly LeftLion column, Nadia Whittome, MP for Nottingham East, discusses issues affecting both Nottingham and Westminster. This month, she talks about mental health...

Young Creative Awards 2021: Writer Andrew Tucker on Creativity and Why You Should Enter This Years' Competition

Fri 09 Apr 2021

Writer and 2019 winner Andrew Tucker talks to previous winners of Nottingham’s Young Creative Awards about their creative process and how your life can change by entering this year’s competition…

Nottingham Young Creative Awards Winner Kate Sharp Designs Car for Carshop

Fri 09 Apr 2021

The UK’s leading used car retailer, CarShop – which recently opened a new flagship store on Enterprise Way, has pledged its support of Nottingham's young, creative talent by announcing its headline sponsorship of this year's Young Creative Awards.

Nadia on... Hate Crime

Tue 06 Apr 2021

In her monthly LeftLion column, Nadia Whittome, MP for Nottingham East, discusses issues affecting both Nottingham and Westminster. This month, she talks about incidents of hate crime...

Dead Quiet is a New Short Film That’s a Different Viewing Experience Because of Lockdown

Sat 06 Mar 2021

Screen section co-editor Jamie Morris talks to filmmaker Alex Withers about how the pandemic has changed the way people will experience Dead Quiet, his new short film...

Follow the Rebel Writers Trail on World Book Day

Thu 04 Mar 2021

Can you find all thirteen plaques?

Entries for the Young Creative Awards 2021 Are Now Open

Fri 19 Feb 2021

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...

Nadia on... The Pandemic

Fri 05 Feb 2021

In her monthly LeftLion column, Nadia Whittome, MP for Nottingham East, discusses issues effecting both Nottingham and Westminster. This month, she discusses the ongoing pandemic, and the government's response...

We're All Black Down Here is Set to Explore the History of an African-Caribbean Miner in the East Midlands

Mon 25 Jan 2021

George White talks to writer Milly James and producer Sophia Ramcharan about We’re All Black Down Here, a short film exploring the story of an African-Caribbean miner in the East Midlands...

Book Review: Chicken Town by J.A. Pollo

Fri 22 Jan 2021

We check out the fictionalised biography...

Faces of Nottingham: Local Photographer Urban Scot on Street Photography and His New Book

Wed 30 Dec 2020

Peter McConnochie – a.k.a UrbanScott – has been photographing the people of Nottingham for more than a decade, and has dedicated the last two years to his latest project, Faces of Nottingham. We caught up with the Scottish-born photographer to find out more about his latest project, as well as his ongoing obsession with shooting the people who work, live and travel in the city.

Final Round of Voting for Prospect Music Awards Live: Crown the Winner for 2021

Sun 20 Dec 2020

Strictly might be over for another year but turn yer attention local and there’s still another talent competition to keep us entertained. Craig, Motsi and Shirley are replaced by a number of known names for the Notts-based Prospect Music Award. Get to know more and place your votes ahead of the finals on NYD...

Nadia on... Homelessness in Nottingham

Sat 12 Dec 2020

In her monthly LeftLion column, Nadia Whittome, MP for Nottingham East, discusses issues effecting both Nottingham and Westminster. This month, she discusses the issue of homelessness in Nottingham, and the role local organisations play in combatting it...

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