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Gig Review: Black Honey at Rescue Rooms

Iulia Teodora Matei went down to Rescue Rooms to see indie rockers Black Honey put on a show...

Everything You Need to Know About SMUT! Verbal Burlesque, the Safe Space for Celebrating Love, Sex and Everything in Between

A night of poetry and storytelling, SMUT! Verbal Burlesque is Nottingham’s only open mic night dedicated to the exploration of human sexuality. A safe space (for those over eighteen), it’s a celebration of love, sex and everything in between. We catch up with organiser Ben Macpherson to find out more…

Wild Clothing Celebrate 40 Years In Hockley

Nottingham vintage fashion shop Wild Clothing is celebrating its Ruby Anniversary this month. We speak to owner Shaun Hoolan about second hand clothing, their vinyl basement and that time Tarantino peered through the window...

We Chat to Author Matthew Green About Shadowlands: A Journey Through Britains Lost Cities and Vanished Villages

Our Yasmin Turner sits down with Times best-selling author Matthew Green to hear all about his latest release... 

Gig Review: ALT BLK ERA at The Bodega

We check out one of Notts' most exciting new acts at their sold-out headline Bodega show...

Comedy Review: Wang in There, Baby!

Bella Ramsey, Nottingham-Born Star of The Last of Us, Visits LeftLion to Chat Projects, Platforms and Perfecting Performances

Cool. Calm. Composed. The LeftLion team were none of these things when Bella Ramsey, the Nottingham-born star of global HBO sensation The Last of Us, swung by the office recently. Yet all three of these words perfectly describe the nineteen-year-old, who chats openly about fame versus celebrity, taking on beloved characters, and choosing the right projects. Here’s what the super-talented Television Workshopper had to say during an hour-long interview in Sneinton Market…

In Photos: I Prevail, Trash Boat and Blind Channel

I Prevail, Trash Boat and Blind Channel come together for an evening of hardcore music at Rock City...

Theatre Review: Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.

Gig Review: Otala and Gallus at The Bodega

Nottingham's Otala and Glasgow's Gallus perform a co-headline show at The Bodega...

Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates: The Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Makers Putting Heart and Ethics Into Every Batch

Head a couple of avenues up from us in Sneinton Market and you’ll find Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates, the beloved bean-to-bar chocolatiers putting real heart - and ethics - into every batch they make. We stop by to catch up with Luisa Vicinanza-Bedi, the brains behind it all…

We Give Our Verdict on Some of Notts’ Most Popular Pub Quizzes

Rose Mason, in her quest to become Nottingham's leading Pub Quiz Correspondent, took a trip out to some of our favourite watering holes to see what was on offer...

Interview: FAT BAMBOO

Phil Taylor caught up with local psychedelic rockers FAT BAMBOO ahead of the release of a new single and their biggest headline show to date.

Gig Review: Sleaford Mods at Rock City

Sleaford Mods celebrate the release of their latest album UK GRIM with a hometown show...

Food Review: Giggling Squid

We take a trip for some Thai in West Bridgford...

Gig Review: Badly Drawn Boy at Metronome

Badly Drawn Boy celebrates the 25^th anniversary of the start of his career with an intimate UK tour...

Film Review: Blue Bag Life

This powerful documentary is definitely one to watch...

Film Expert Rich Johnson Muses on the Importance of Cinema to Society

Rich Johnson, film lecturer at Nottingham College and writer for Little White Lies and Arrow Video, takes a look at the importance of cinema to our society - and how the screen industry is constantly changing and challenging us…

5 of the Best Places to Stretch Your Legs in Notts

Nottinghamshire is full of picturesque places to embrace the great outdoors. Here are five ideas for walks to get you on the front foot...

Meet Karim Keita, the Nottingham Skateboarder Aiming for the Olympics

Nottingham’s skate community is renowned for its strong sense of togetherness and frankly terrifying lack of fear, but in Karim Keita, it may soon have an Olympian among its alumni. We sit down with Karim to hear all about his love of the sport and what drives him to succeed…

In Photos: Notts Native Fashion Show 2023

Our Photography Editor, Nathan Langman, stopped by Bustler for a night of style from Nottingham Trent University's final year Fashion Management students...

Jonathon Doering Reflects on Upcoming Book, Enlarging The Tent

Ahead of his new book Enlarging the Tent, Jonathon Doering reflects on George Floyd and the importance of activism

World Karate Champion Aidan Trimble Runs 'The Dojo' in Beeston - We Hear All About His Fascinating Life

The first European to win a World Karate Title in Japan and listed in the top ten greatest fighters in Great Britain, Aidan Trimble has managed to navigate the path between a successful competition career and remaining true to the traditions of karate, all while becoming one of the best instructors in the UK. Aidan is head of the Federation of Shotokan Karate, and owns and runs ‘The Dojo’, a karate school in Beeston. We hear all about his phenomenal life…

We Explore Little Brunette Bakery, the Best Spot in Southwell for Fresh Pastries

We take a trip north east to check out the Little Brunette Bakery, a family-run business who overcame the odds to deliver life’s greatest delights - freshly-made pastries…

Queer Utopia are Bringing More LGBT+ Events to Nottingham

Cast your mind back to issue 150 of LeftLion and you might remember when we interviewed Jade Bramley, the creator of local zine Queer Notts. Now, we catch up with the zine maker again to chat her new project Queer Utopia Events - the group planning to connect Queer creatives and bring more LGBT+ events to Nottingham…