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The Write Ideas: 7 Ways to Put Pen to Paper

Tue 21 Apr 2020

Ever yearned to be one of those people who could just put pen to paper? Maybe you struggled to know where to start? We’ve rounded up our best ideas for creative writing at home...

Writer Eimear McBride previews her appearance at Peggy's Skylight

Thu 05 Mar 2020

Ahead of her appearance at Peggy's Skylight on Tuesday 17 March, we talk to writer Eimear McBride about the highly-anticipated event - which is part of a series of literary events organised by Jon McGregor of the University of Nottingham - during which she will be appearing in conversation alongside Ruby Cowling...

Nottingham City of Literature are Running a Creative Writing Competition for Writers Aged 10-25

Mon 09 Dec 2019

Are you a youngster in our city who has gifted gears whirring away? We have a corking competition for you…

Author Lise Gold on Her New Novel and Living as a LGBT Woman in Britain

Tue 19 Nov 2019

When we hear the word innovation, we often think of scientific breakthroughs. But innovation isn’t always technological advancements – it can also be taking creative risks, making new forms of poetry, art or writing. Nottingham has seen an increase in LGBT+ writing and creative events in the past year, so we sat down with lesbian fiction writer Lise Gold to discuss her work...

Review: Nafeesa Hamid and Colette Bryce at Inspire Poetry Festival

Fri 04 Oct 2019

We caught performances by poets Nafeesa Hamid and Colette Bryce as part of Inspire Poetry Festival...

Review: Patience Agbabi at Inspire Poetry Festival

Fri 04 Oct 2019

We got down to Southwell Library to catch revered poet Patience Agbabi, as part of Inspire Poetry Festival...

Review: Paper Cranes Poetry at Inspire Poetry Festival

Mon 30 Sep 2019

My first assumption when almost anyone says ‘spoken word’ is of slam poetry – a shouting twenty something with a beanie, comparing their emotions to a ball of yarn or a revolver. I was, however, very pleasantly surprised, when attending Paper Cranes at the Beeston library, to find it was not a group of twenty somethings in beanies, but a collective of individuals eclectic both in age range, and personality...

WRITING OPPORTUNITY: Review the Nottdance 2019 Festival

Thu 05 Sep 2019

Are you an avid dance fan? Do you have a passion for writing and reviewing live events? Great. Check this out…

Left Brian: Can Sab Lamouch do the Fandango

Tue 30 Jul 2019

Last year during our family holiday in North Wales (sorry Skeggy!) we met a lot of West Midlanders at the holiday camp, most notably Wolves fans. The joy and pride at their recent promotion to the top flight was matched only by their generosity in seeing my son in the Garibaldi red. To paraphrase them, “You’ll be up next year, lad. Can’t go wrong with young Portuguese talent. See you in the Prem!”

Left Magpie: Moneyball Arrives at Meadow Lane?

Sun 28 Jul 2019

The arrival of Alexander and Christoffer Reedtz as new owners of Notts County has been celebrated by fans as a welcome, fresh start for our beloved and beleaguered club. But what makes this all the more exciting is that they seem determined to finally put an end to the debilitating behaviours of the past.

Film Review: The Lion King

Tue 23 Jul 2019

The pursuit of this hyper-realistic reimagining seems to be to create something convincing, but in a plot that surrounds lions and meerkats singing together in perfect harmony, audiences don’t want to be convinced, they want to be entertained…

Notts to Host Festival of Skate Culture

Fri 19 Jul 2019

Skateboarding will become an Olympic sport for the first time in Tokyo next summer. Nottingham is one of the sport’s original homes in the UK, with a vibrant community and culture going back more than fifty years, including internationally known professionals such as Carl Shipman in the 1990s and now Alex Hallford, who is one of just five skaters nationwide to be supported to compete in global Olympic qualification events in the run-up to Tokyo.

School of Hard Notts: Gabriel Kidd – Butting Heads

Fri 19 Jul 2019

Kidd is Nottingham’s very own GOAT (greatest of all time) a tough young grappler destined for the top. We caught “The Young Bull” fresh off the plane from a gruelling training camp at the legendary NJPW* dojo. Wearing his new battle scars proudly, Kidd pulled no punches in a forthright interview.

Notts Bloke Promotes Footie for Wellbeing

Mon 15 Jul 2019

Mental health has been a topic which has gained considerable attention in the mainstream media over the past few years. Musicians to movie stars have raised awareness over the growing mental health problems that more and more people appear to be suffering from. Local Man Nathan Kenny is using his experience and the beautiful game to tackle the issue; Isaac Seelochan went along to a session to find out more.

NottsShop: July 2019

Mon 08 Jul 2019

Ah sweet, sweet July. There's something about this month that still makes you think that you're breaking up for the summer even though summer holidays were quite a few years ago for most of us... But, however you're planning on spending the next thirty days or so, here are a few little rays of metaphorical sunshine that will hopefully match the actual sunshine that we'll get...right?

Got someone or something that you think we should know about? Drop us a line at anna.murphy@leftlion.co.uk

Nottingham's Write Pride 2019 is Ready to Paint the Town Rainbow Again

Mon 08 Jul 2019

The second year of Write Pride will take place in Nottingham from Monday 22 – Friday 26 July 2019.

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This July

Sat 06 Jul 2019

The latest sounds from the Nottingham vault...

Marinakis Wants Kids to Dream Big

Mon 17 Jun 2019

This month Nottingham Forest announced the launch of Dream Big, a campaign that aims to encourage Notts kids to achieve their full potential. Created by Owner Evangelos Marinakis, the initiative will reach out to 200 schools across Nottinghamshire, helping to address the region’s historically low literacy levels.

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This June

Sat 15 Jun 2019

Featuring Amulet, February Montaine, Babe Punch and more...

NottsShop: June 2019

Fri 14 Jun 2019

June ain't exactly known for its fashion kudos and, given that the skies have recently been plotting our watery downfall, this month, we've gone rogue. There's a foodie-drinkie special comin' atcha...

Got someone or something that you think we should know about? Drop us a line at anna.murphy@leftlion.co.uk

Left Lionesses: The Notts Players Repping England

Sun 09 Jun 2019

England’s World Cup opener against Scotland kicks off at 5pm today and promises to be quite the showdown; but did you know that, not one, but two of the Lionesses hail from Notts? We find out more about Mary Earps and Jade Moore.

Cricket World Cup: Power Chords and Cool West Indians

Fri 07 Jun 2019

Week one in Notts was the place in which the Cricket World Cup shot into life, provided unexpected disappointments and the reigning world champions, Australia, paid us a visit.

Overheard in Notts

Sun 02 Jun 2019

Big Baby heard some right tripe this month...

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

Fri 31 May 2019

What's been gooin' off?

School of Hard Notts: WGP Lions Spirit

Fri 24 May 2019

Wrestle Gate Pro (WGP) is an up-and-coming Notts based promotion, fast gaining a reputation for professional set-ups and major signings. Lions Spirit at Rushcliffe arena helped to cement this, bringing the hard hits, electric atmosphere and a huge surprise main event that could headline any Vegas show!

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