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Hart of the Wood: the film installations at Newstead Abbey inspired by forest folklore

Fri 07 Nov 2025

With its elegant ruins, serene rolling gardens and rich literary history, Newstead Abbey already makes for an atmospheric autumnal wander, but currently, another escape awaits within its historic landscape. Dotted within the grounds, the Hart of the Wood project shares a series of intriguing 16mm films exploring the seasons, our relationship with folklore and the land. We spoke to Notts filmmaker Benjamin Wigley to hear about the artistry and story behind these curious hand-powered moving pictures…

Gig review: Olly Alexander at Rough Trade

Wed 12 Feb 2025

As he moves on from his time with Years & Years and puts his Eurovision experience behind him, Olly Alexander is finding his true voice. In the up-close-and-personal setting of Rough Trade Nottingham, there was a sense of a pivotal moment for the talented singer-songwriter...

In Photos: Shinedown, Asking Alexandria and Zero 9.36 at Motorpoint Arena

Wed 30 Nov 2022

The PlanetZero World Tour was a dream for rock fans...

We Hear All About Hart of the Wood, the Immersive Event That Highlighted the Importance of the Country’s Magical Woodlands

Thu 07 Jul 2022

Wanting to promote the importance of protecting our environment without giving out lectures, Nottingham artist Benjamin Wigley decided to emphasise the magic of our woodlands through more immersive, enchanting means. And so, at the National Trust’s Comer Woods, he put together an engaging event like no other. Our Environment Editor hears all about it…

Introducing the Radcliffe Mask Makers

Thu 23 Apr 2020

A volunteer group has been set up in Radcliffe-on-Trent to make and distribute free face masks to local key workers...

RSC Make a Point of International Women's Day

Sat 07 Mar 2020

If you’re looking for something a little different to mark International Women’s Day this year, Radcliffe Sword Club might have just the answer for you.

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

Sun 07 May 2017

Alexander Chalkley is twenty six years old, and works as a Programme Manager. Living with severe anxiety and depression, we caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.

Future Session 98 - Alexa Hawksworth

Sat 21 Nov 2015

New music, live in session, from Nottingham for Nusic. The latest artist in the Nusic Future Session studio is

Art Works: Alexa Milne

Sat 19 Sept 2015

A local jewellery designer and maker lets us in on her artistic process in the name of ethical production and beautiful objects

NJ Alexander

Thu 12 Jun 2014

"It was too complex to explain in a few words, which is partially why I wanted to write about it and make people think about what we do to each other online"

Interview: Bantum's Simeon Hartwig

Mon 09 Aug 2010

Simeon Hartwig’s I ♥ Notts t-shirt was the most iconic design piece out of Notts for a long time – yes, even more so than the Slanty N. Fresh off his appearance in Come Dine With Me with a selection of other Notts rapscallions, he’s back with a new look…

Notts County 2 Crewe Alexandra 0

Sun 25 Oct 2009

Managerless Notts County outclassed Dario Gradi's Crewe side, with goals from Luke Rodgers and Craig Westcarr

Toby Kebbell Dead Mans Shoes Interview

Thu 10 Feb 2005

Notts actor Toby Kebbell has got a lot to be proud of. His first major part, as Anthony in Shane Meadow's influencial Dead Man's Shoes earned him a Most Promising Newcomer nomination (British Independent Film Awards).Since then he's landed parts in Oliver Stone's Alexander and Woody Allen's newest project. He writes books and plays and on the side, he's studying plumbing. And, ladies and gentlemen, he is still just 22 years young.