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Nottingham Forest’s Simon Fotheringham on the Club’s Past, Present and Future

As both a die-hard fan and Nottingham Forest’s Commercial Sales Manager, it’s fair to say Simon Fotheringham is living the dream. For many people, he is the face of the club, and within a few minutes of meeting him, you can feel his infectious passion for the Reds. We got his take on Forest’s magnificent past, its faltering, promising present and, we hope, bright future.

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Nottingham Forest winning the European Cup, we’ve had a root around the archives to see what our feathered-friend about town was saying back in May 1979....

Overheard in Notts

Let's see what's been heard on the street by Big Baby this month...

A Referee in Notts

When I first started, ten or twelve years ago, I did it for a bit of cash on the side. Soon, though, I found it gave me another view of the game that I probably didn't get when I was younger. Ten years ago, I never thought I’d be in a position where I’d be still enjoying what I do.

W. H. Lung on taking their debut album Incidental Music from studio to stage

Hotly-tipped, supposedly 'enigmatic' Manchester band W. H. Lung had been causing quite a stir on the scene, long before their debut album was released. It dropped last month, has been yielding critical acclaim, and has got everyone eagerly awaiting their first full UK tour. We chatted to the not-so-mysterious Joseph E, Tom P and Tom S ahead of their show at The Bodega next week...

Live Music Review: Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes at Rough Trade

We got down to Rough Trade to experience the frenzy that has made in-store sets by punk powerhouse Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes infamous...

10 Nottingham Podcasts You Should Check Out

There’s something strangely addictive about listening to podcasts. While most of them aren't glossy or scripted, that’s exactly what makes them so listenable. We’ve seen podcasts change lives (Serial Series One), spawn TV shows (Dirty John) and attempt to solve crimes that the police have long forgotten about (The Teacher’s Pet).

With many podcasts being recorded by random fans in living rooms all over the world, it all feels a bit DIY. It’s a culture that, when done well, can be incredibly fun, and seems to be having something of a resurgence of late. Don’t like the radio DJ? Change the station or, in this case, the app. It’s now possible to find a podcast on every subject, from gardening to grime. If its niche, you can guarantee there are nerds with mics discussing it.

With a decent number of podcasts coming out of Notts, and even more with strong links to the city, here’s a rundown of some of the best…

Jonny Owen: The I Believe in Miracles Director on His Role as Nottingham Forest Director

As an actor, you might know Jonny Owen from his roles in Shameless, Murphy’s Law or Svengali. But it was moving behind the camera for his hugely successful 2015 documentary I Believe in Miracles  – which charted the rise of Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough and Peter Taylor to European Cup winners in 1979 – that started Owen on a path to becoming a director at the club he has grown to love...

Poet Andrew McMillan on Gearing Up for His Nottingham Poetry Festival Performance

Georgina Wilding spoke to Andrew McMillan ahead of his Metronome show as a part of Nottingham Poetry Festival on Wednesday 1 May...

LGBTQ+ Notts: Feminism and Cabaret

Caroline Barry has been gallivanting around Nottingham for all the incredible gay and gay-adjacent events...

Game of Thrones star Bella Ramsey visits Nottingham School

Pupils at Our Lady and St Edwards School in St. Anns were treated with a visit from Lady Lyanna Mormont herself, who was in town to promote the Prince William Award...

EM-Con Heads Back to Nottingham for 2019

The biggest film and television convention to grace the East Midlands is back, and we’re pretty excited.

Live Music Review: Luke Sital-Singh at the Bodega

Elizabeth O’Riordan replays the roller-coaster of emotions felt at Luke Sital-Singh’s gig...

Crazy P's Danielle Moore on Throwing the Middle Finger to the Establishment

Crazy P’s singer might have ‘blagged’ her way into a twenty year career, but they’re about to release new album, Age of the Ego, kicking off the tour at Brickworks for a rare live performance in the band’s hometown.

The Nottingham Poetry Festival is Returning This April

Now in its fourth year, Nottingham Poetry Festival 2019 looks set to be the biggest and busiest yet, with an eclectic array of events, workshops and performances filling a jam-packed ten-day schedule between 26 April - 5 May, filling venues like Lakeside Arts Centre, New Art Exchange and Metronome. Our Poetry Editor Chris McLoughlin gives us a run down of some of the highlights...

The Best Cocktails in Notts Presented by GorgeUs

Sam Nahirny sips on some of the best cocktails the city has to offer...

10 Events to Go to During Nottingham Poetry Festival 2019

We run down some of the must-see events from this year's Nottingham Poetry Festival... 

Live Music Review: Fontaines D.C. at Rescue Rooms

Our Alex got down to Rescue Rooms to see what all the hype around Irish band Fontaines D.C. was all about...

Nick Frost is Heading to Nottingham for Em-Con

Nick Frost has come a long way since the cult TV series Spaced; never quite as far as Nottingham, however. We caught up with the Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead star to talk about how he plans to rectify that when he attends EM-Con Nottingham on May 4-5, and his latest film, Fighting with My Family.

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

Featuring Ty Healy, Dad Nap, Origin One and more... 

Singer-Songwriter Tilly Greentree on Noise from the Next Generation and the Nottingham Music Scene

The Notts singer-songwriter is this year’s Audience Award winner from Nottingham Music Hub's Noise from the Next Generation. She sits down with Fashion Editor, Anna Murphy, to talk sound, musical style and being sixteen. 

Comedian Reginald D Hunter on Bringing His Facing the Beast Tour to Nottingham

Astute, insightful and, above all else, hilarious, Reginald D Hunter has firmly established himself as Britain’s favourite comedian from across the pond. To celebrate his twentieth year as a working comedian in the UK, he’s heading back to Nottingham with his Facing the Beast tour…

4 Ways To Spend Record Store Day in Nottingham

Get your nimble fingers at the ready...

Out of Time: The 508th in Wollaton Park

For the first edition of our brand new regular feature - which explores lesser known stories from Nottingham’s history - we take a look at when, during World War II, Wollaton Hall was used as a base for the 508th Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division as they prepared for D-Day... 

Interview: Rough Trade Nottingham Turns Five

It’s hard to remember Broad Street without Rough Trade as an occupant. The record store, bar and gig venue turns five later this year, and over the past half-decade has earned its stripes as an integral part of Nottingham’s music scene. We caught up with bar manager, Sam Allison, to talk Drag Bingo, Record Store Day, and footprints on the ceiling…