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Doreen Simmons: Nottingham's Sumo Wrestling Queen

Tue 12 Jan 2021

Sumo wrestling commentator, teacher, author, singer, philanthropist, Mastermind contestant, recipient of Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun… Nottingham-born Doreen Simmons lived a life filled with adventure. Having recently, with friend Jane Russell, co-written a play about her life, history enthusiast Jayne Muir explains why Doreen’s is a story well-worth telling…

Food Review: ViDa By Lorentes

Sun 10 Jan 2021

Living la ViDa By Lorentes...

10 Years Later: The King's Speech

Fri 08 Jan 2021

The Oscar-winning biopic The King's Speech retells the true story of King George VI as he overcame his stutter to lead the country through WW2 with his historic speech – a film that celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Nusic DJ Sessions: Riddla

Fri 08 Jan 2021

30 minutes. Starting and ending w NG. This is Riddla's Nusic DJ Session.

Beat the Streets Has Reimagined Its 2021 Festival As a Winter Fundraiser

Thu 07 Jan 2021

2020 began on a high for charity music festival Beat the Streets when Jake Bugg took to the Rock City stage to headline the one-day, multi-venue festival, which raised £75,000 for Framework. But with the physical festival on hold, and the number of rough sleepers increasing, DHP Family have reimagined 2021’s festival for a post-COVID world…

Soldiers on the Street: Why Ex-Military Personnel Find Themselves Experiencing Homelessness

Wed 06 Jan 2021

It’s long been the case that ex-military personnelfind themselves experiencing homelessness at highly disproportionate rates. The lack of support for transitioning back into civilian life, substance abuse issues and PTSD all play contributing factors and, while steps are being taken to address the issue, it remains problematic. Ex-serviceman Tony was in the Royal Navy for three years and the Royal Marines for another nine, before a serious injury ended his military life. Here, he talks about the experience of going from being a decorated veteran to living on the streets...

Diary of a Framework Street Outreach Worker

Tue 05 Jan 2021

Framework’s Street Outreach Team directly engage with and help rough sleepers, assessing their individual needs and either providing help or referring them to other relevant services. Former Police Community Support Officer, Zoe Wade has been in the homelessness sector for thirteen years and, having worked as a member of the Street Outreach Team for the past two months, takes us through what an average day entails, and what inspired her to choose this career...

Out of Time: The Life of Samuel Fox, Founder of Nottingham Building Society

Fri 01 Jan 2021

We take a look at the life of philanthropist, educator, anti-slavery campaigner and founder of the Nottingham Building Society, Samuel Fox...

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.

Film Review: Soul

Tue 29 Dec 2020

Pixar's latest feature film is a last-minute addition to the ranks of the best 2020 has to offer, says Screen section co-editor Jamie Morris...

TV Review: The Mandalorian - Season 2

Tue 29 Dec 2020

Mando and the Child strike back with new planets, new faces and returning fan favourites from across the saga in a hit or miss second season…

Film Review: The Midnight Sky

Mon 28 Dec 2020

George Clooney jumps behind the camera and sets off into space in new Netflix Original The Midnight Sky...

The Best Films of 2020

Tue 22 Dec 2020

From countless postponements to forced cinema closures, 2020 hasn’t been kind to the film industry. Even so - be it via socially-distanced seating or a bit of streaming magic - we’ve still managed to watch lots of excellent movies this year. Here are our picks for 2020’s very finest...

Gate to Southwell Festival Is Set to Bounce Back in 2021

Tue 22 Dec 2020

Book it into yer calendars...

Nusic DJ Sessions: Nikki O

Mon 21 Dec 2020

30 minutes. Starting and ending w NG. This is Nikki O's Nusic DJ Session.

Doug Scott: Mountaineering Legend 1941-2020

Mon 21 Dec 2020

Earlier this month Nottingham-born mountaineering legend Doug Scott died from Cancer. Mark Patterson, a journalist who once interviewed Doug, remembers the life of a man who conquered Everest and captured the imaginations of the British and Himalayans alike...

Collaborative Future's Internship Programme Is Creating a More Inclusive Work Future

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Here's how you can get involved...

The Thompson Brothers on Biden, the Vaccine and Jaguar F-Types

Thu 10 Dec 2020

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

LeftLion Magazine Now Available in ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Tesco

Mon 07 Dec 2020

The special bumper December and January issue of LeftLion will be available to pick up free in local branches of ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Tesco...

SELECT.SOUNDS: The Notts-Based Collective Level Up with a Site Upgrade

Wed 02 Dec 2020

Two best mates turned business partners hit the ground running in 2019 with the formation of record shop and events series, SELECT.SOUNDS. Now, after pressing pause during lockdown they’re back with a new site and a heavy content focus. Alanah Khosla gives us an update on the creative platform that’s growing a steady following in the city.