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5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Weekend

Start the month off good and proper...

Nottingham Cocktail Week 2018

Hic! The city is about to be taken over by the most delightful elixirs you could possibly imagine for Nottingham Cocktail Week, all thanks to It’s In Nottingham. As part of the liquor-laced festivities, there’s also a competition running that sees the city’s bars go up against each other in a battle of the cocktails. There were three possible categories: Twist on a Classic, Nottingham Themed, and Collaboration. Get your chops wrapped around this lot, be sure to tek it steady, and stay tuned to find out who’ll be crowned the ultimate mixing champions…

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

See if any of these tickle yer fancy... 

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

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

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

The Rescue Rooms Beer Festival 2018 is This Sunday

After last year’s inaugural beer festival, Rescue Rooms are back at it again this Bank Holiday weekend.

Welcome to Nottingham - Student Guide 2019

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. 

5 Notts Albums to Listen to This August

The best beats from this side of the Midlands...

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

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...

Sneinton Market Street Art Block Party 2018

The Surface Gallery's annual Block party at Sneinton market is always a hit with the locals of Nottingham, great music, fantastic healthy food and unique urban market stalls. It’s a great opportunity to kick back and enjoy the city vibes, watch some skateboarding, hang out and of course check out some live street art.

A History of India in Test Matches at Trent Bridge

Nottingham Carnival 2018 in Photos

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

6 Tips to Conquer the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half Marathon

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...

Carl Froch on His New Bar Alto (The Owd Saltwater)

Having hung up his gloves in 2015, four-time world champion boxer and Nottingham bloke Carl Froch has turned his sights to his new bar, Alto. The recently refurbished venue can be found in the Cornerhouse; in Saltwater’s previous spot. We belled up owd Punchy to ask a few questions about the new gaff...

Theatre Review: If I Catch Alphonso, Tonight!

The life of an oft-forgotten entertainer from Notts gets the spotlight in  If I Catch Alphonso, Tonight!

PubhD Preview: An Interview with Simon Tarr

PubhD is back at The Vat & Fiddle on Wednesday - we sat down with one of the speakers, Simon Tarr, to learn about how he has been preparing

Left Brian: Solid Start for the Reds

What a summer it’s been; a seemingly never ending heat wave engulfed the country, football almost came home as the men’s national team finally restored a bit of pride in the England shirt (although the muppets who went around smashing up taxis and bus stops can do one), and Forest looked to be building a squad capable of winning promotion back to the big time.

Nusic Future Session: Laurie Illingworth

The latest Nusic Future Session, for your lugholes and your eye pipes...

The Masked Man of Boomtown Talks Revolution

Boomtown Fair – the immersive festival that tells the story of a grapple between revolutionaries and the establishment – has kicked off in Matterley Bowl, Hampshire. We grabbed the regime-toppling Masked Man for a chat as the tenth chapter kicks off good and proper...

What's on New Art Exchange's New Menu?

New Art Exchange have a brand spanking new chef and have revamped their menu with world foods galore…

Left Magpie: Nolan’s Magpies are not yet used to their wings

There was something quite unnerving about the levels of positivity felt at Meadow Lane as the 2018/19 season kicked off.

Sustainability Notts: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Welcome to August’s edition of Sustainability Notts. Our aim: to highlight where you can get involved and make difference to our local Notts environment...

Notts Lad Gabriel Kidd Set to Appear on ITV'S New Show WOS Wrestling This Saturday

Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks and now Gabriel Kidd; we were well chuffed to hear about Gedling lad Gabe forming part of the impressive roster for ITV revamp, WOS Wrestling.

The Next Step for England’s Football Team...

Gareth Southgate’s England team endeared themselves to the country with a string of joyous, entertaining performances in Russia at the World Cup. Their trajectory to the semi-finals captured the imagination of the nation, but how exactly do England go about building on the firm foundations at this tournament, and how will their achievements carry forward into the future?

Nottingham Pride 2018 Was The Biggest Bogger Yet

It’s a few days after Nottingham Pride now. I’m still coughing up glitter, have no voice and half the walls in my house have pink face paint on them...