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The Thompsons on vinyl, the Kardomah and King George parks

Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on vinyl, a Notts coffee shop lost to time, and King George parks

From Firefly club nights to Light Night 2026: Architecture Social Club on returning to Notts

Through February 6 and 7, Old Market Square will look a little bit different as it hosts the centrepiece of this year’s Light Night: Parallels, an installation built by London studio Architecture Social Club. The project is particularly close to the heart of two studio members – Design/Project Manager Andrew Walker – who’s a Notts native – and founder Satyajit Das – who in the early 2000s made his name in Notts music when he launched mythic techno club night, Firefly. They tell us more about the installation which marks a grand return… 

Mofeast: Fireworks, Bonfire & Bands

Fireside

Fires and Fascism

Gig review: The Rock Orchestra - The Arena of Fire - at Motorpoint Arena

Stereotypically, orchestras play classical music. The two go hand in hand. It’s a natural combination. However, one collective of musicians are trying, and succeeding, to prove this wrong. They are The Rock Orchestra, and they perform orchestral arrangements of hugely popular rock and metal songs to huge audiences globally, alongside three incredible main vocalists, some insanely good fire dancers, and huge, gothic-inspired stage pieces. The combination of all these elements makes them extremely popular amongst concert-goers, and they are truly a treat to watch and hear. We caught them at Motorpoint Arena for their Arena of Fire production, their biggest and boldest show yet...

Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Family Prom: Fire & Ice

Life is a Cabaret: revisiting the iconic Parkside Club

Nottingham is well-known for having a vibrant nightlife that entertains a large student population, what with the countless clubs and bars, you are spoiled for choice. But did you know that this reputation has been in the making since the 60s? We chatted with Christine Fletcher-Noble to get a look into the suave and sexy Parkside Club on Station Street and its booming business back in the day...

Friendly Fires

Kate Smurthwaite: Fire Snake

Myki Tuff and Friendly Fire Band at University Hall

Poetry Reading: Arlo Parks at Rough Trade

Celebrating the release of her debut poetry collection The Magic Border, Grammy-nominee and Mercury-prize winner Arlo Parks visits Nottingham’s Rough Trade for an evening of intimate conversation, storytelling, and poetry-reading…

Fireman Sam Saves the Circus

Music Review: Firedance

Firedance

6 Great Things to Check Out in Notts This Week: Halloween at Hickings, Nottingham Fireworks and More

Zombies? Fireworks? Bob Dylan? What's piquing your interest this week? 

30 Years Later: Fire Walk With Me

In a year abundant with prequels, we look back on David Lynch’s controversial Twin Peaks spin-off…

Film Review: Fire of Love

Sara Dosa returns with another powerful documentary - this time telling the true story of two scientists who died doing what they loved, while they were in love... 

High On Fire

Arlo Parks

15 Years Later: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

15 years today marks the anniversary of the fourth instalment in the Wizarding World franchise...

Film Review: Eurovision Song Contest - The Story of Fire Saga

An over-the-top parody of the much-loved song contest, with a star-studded cast that pays homage to the competition and is laughable – despite the criticism it has received.

From Slums to Skate Parks to Shopping: The History of the Broadmarsh

From slums and skate parks, to shopping centres and abandoned residential plans, the intu Broadmarsh Centre has long proved to be a problematic piece of architecture in Nottingham’s cityscape. Plans have come and gone, ownership has changed hands, and promises have been made. As work on the latest development plans by current owners intu grind to a halt, Dan O’Neill explores the turbulent history of the Lister Gate location...

Film Review: Portrait of a Lady on Fire

This French language film has received over 100 nominations, including nods at the BAFTAs and Golden Globes...  

Glowing With The Flow: Lauren Firenze Gill's Battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Lauren Firenze Gill was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year at the age of 25. Here's her story...