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5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

Mon 27 Aug 2018

See if any of these tickle yer fancy...

Live Music Review: Electronic Music Open Mic Night at The Chameleon Arts Cafe

Fri 24 Aug 2018

We got down to The Chameleon Arts Cafe to checkout the open mic night with an electronic twist...

Live Music Review: Nottingham Waterfront Festival 2018 at Canalhouse

Fri 24 Aug 2018

A whole array of galactic delights awaited us at this year’s Nottingham Waterfront Festival…

Get Down to Brass: Nottingham's Jazz Scene

Fri 24 Aug 2018

Jazz has been around for over a century now; the exact date disputed but its birthplace is unanimously agreed on: New Orleans. African-American communities of this vibrant, palpable city kicked off the magical creation in the early 1900s, and an entirely new music genre formed. After a period of being frowned upon by many, it became the soundtrack for twenties America, otherwise known as the Jazz Age. These days, the West African rhythms, blues, ragtime and European military band infusions have danced their way across the globe, and into the corners of cities like ours. But what of Nottingham jazz? Where did it all start, and what’s going on in the scene today?

Quiz: How Nottingham Are You?

Wed 22 Aug 2018

Test your local prowess and find out how you score on our Nottingham Bucket List...

Welcome to Nottingham - Student Guide 2019

Wed 22 Aug 2018

For the fourth year in a row, LeftLion have been asked to curate and produce the official Student Guide, received by all this years' first year students, in partnership with both Nottingham University and Nottingham Trent University, with the support of Nottingham City Council and Nottingham BID. These key relationships mean the guide is distributed exclusively right into the heart of student life, across all campuses, in halls of residence and at freshers’ fair events.

What's it Like to be a Part of the Nottingham Carnival Parade?

Tue 21 Aug 2018

Rain was never going to reign on 2018’s Nottingham Carnival parade; the extraordinary effort and hours that went into rehearsals, costumes and excitement, were to be displayed in glorious fashion, without fail...

Protests in Nottingham

Sat 18 Aug 2018

From the machine-wrecking Luddites of the early nineteenth century to the anti-Trump and anti-EDL marches of today, Notts folk have never been shy to take to the streets to speak out against perceived injustices. We chart the history of protest in the city, through organisations such as the Co-operative Women’s Guild, Five Leaves Bookshop, the Sumac Centre and more…

Nottingham Carnival 2018 in Photos

Fri 17 Aug 2018

We got down to Nottingham Carnival 2018 at Victoria Embankment, and took a few snaps...

Mojo Nottingham's 1st Birthday in Photos

Fri 17 Aug 2018

The debauchery was full throttle as the late-night bar Mojo celebrated its very first birthday in Nottingham...

The Maasai Cricket Warriors Come to Notts

Thu 16 Aug 2018

This week Notts welcomes the famous Maasai Cricket Warriors as part of their UK tour; it’s an action packed schedule running until Saturday 1 September. The team will be all over the shop in the coming weeks to raise awareness of gender inequality, the End FGM Campaign, hate crime, modern slavery, conservation and promoting their culture and country, Kenya...

6 Tips to Conquer the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half Marathon

Wed 15 Aug 2018

The Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon Events are trotting round again on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September, this year with a half marathon, mini marathon, mile challenge and corporate challenge to choose from. That means there’s not too long now to get your training in, especially if you’re still recovering from a long, hot summer of lazing in a hammock or pub beer garden...

The Best Desserts in Nottingham presented by GorgeUs

Tue 14 Aug 2018

Sam Nahirny yams some of the filthiest cookies, milkshakes and doughnuts our city has to offer...

Clean Yoga are on a Mission to Reduce Plastic Waste in Nottingham

Mon 13 Aug 2018

Clean Yoga sessions are run by two local fitness instructors, Victoria Douglas and Hannah Appleton, and combines their skills with their care for the environment. At each event, yogis take part in an stretching session, followed by a park clean and litter pick. We had a chat with the organisers...

Nottingham Women's Centre Have Won an Award for Voluntary Service

Sun 12 Aug 2018

Standing proudly at the end of Chaucer Street, Nottingham Women’s Centre enables women in our area to reach their full potential, providing the tools to achieve social, political and economic equality. Having just been presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, we thought it was high time we had a word with CEO, Helen Voce, who’s now a year into her post...