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Food review: Ramen worth raving about at Shobu
Thu 30 Jul 2026While ramen might not be the most obvious choice for summertime, living in Nottingham means out of season weather is practically guaranteed. Shobu, a little Japanese restaurant on Friar Lane, is the perfect antidote to a dreary day....
Left Magpie: Notts County season review 2026
Mon 27 Jul 2026As the season comes to a close our Notts County FC columnist gives a run down of the team’s successful 2025-26 season, whilst also trying to cram in as many literature and poetry references as possible…
From The Kitchen: with Kushi-ya Head Chef & Owner Simon Carlin
Sat 25 Jul 2026Simon Carlin, Head Chef & Owner at Japanese small plate restaurant Kushi-ya, talks fried mochi skewers and favourite restaurants...
Festival review: Splendour goes out in style
Fri 24 Jul 2026As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. For 18 years, Splendour Festival has been one of the highlights of the summer here in Nottingham, a community celebration that brings together UK music legends with some of the very best up-and-coming local bands. It began in 2008 with names including Kate Nash, The Charlatans and Ocean Colour Scene on the bill. However, with the event no longer able to viably continue, the 2026 edition marked the end of an era for our city's premier two-day festival. Determined to go out on a high, here is what took place at the last ever Splendour…
Gig review: Yard Act in-store at Rough Trade
Thu 23 Jul 2026Despite Yard Act having performed at Rock City a few years ago, LeftLion their fans jumped at the chance to see the band in the much more intimate setting of Rough Trade, and even get the opportunity to meet them afterwards at the album signing...
Exhibition review: Physical Culture and And The Soul is for the Birds at Nottingham Contemporary
Thu 23 Jul 2026Two very different exhibitions are currently displayed at the Nottingham Contemporary. In one, classical sculptures intersect with modern fitness culture. In the other, a Brazilian artist creates an imagined folklore…
Nature, folklore and tradition: we chat to the founders of the Sherwood Forest Trust Woodland Festival
Wed 22 Jul 2026With Sherwood Forest Trust Woodland Festival coming up this weekend, Jo Kingsley caught up with founder Graeme Turner, to talk about re-connecting with nature, keeping folk traditions alive, and celebrating Nottingham’s incredible creative talent...
Ten things Splendour Festival brought to Nottingham
Wed 22 Jul 2026This weekend Nottingham waved goodbye to eighteen years of its biggest festival, Splendour. This late-July homegrown occasion welcomed over 25,000 guests into the grounds of Wollaton Hall & Deer Park each year. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights and what it’s provided to Nottingham in the long run...
Notts Pride, immersive theatre shows and great sporting events: here's what's on in Nottingham this week: events 20 July - 26 July
Sun 19 Jul 2026This week in Notts is just as vibrant as the last. If you're still not ready to say goodbye to the summer festivals, Boho Festival might be your solution. Or maybe you're looking for a change of pace? Whether it's an immersive theatre show at People's Hall, sporting events to get your adrenaline pumping, live music and more, here's what Nottingham has to offer this week...
Art works: Emily Grey of art collective Moonbuns talks about creative connections and nourishing the soul
Thu 16 Jul 2026For this month’s Art Works we spoke to Emily Grey, member of art collective Moonbuns, who talks about creative connections and nourishing the soul.
Nadia on… the new guidance on single-sex spaces
Wed 15 Jul 2026Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome discusses the Government's latest guidance on single sex spaces
Pride and Joy: the organisers of Nottingham Pride talk parades, protest, and vital services come together at the festival
Mon 13 Jul 2026Later this month Notts Pride is set to take over the city once again, bringing a celebration of colour, unity, diversity, and acceptance. Local author Becki Jayne Crossley met Chairperson Leigh Ellis who has been organising the festival for the past ten years. They covered how parades, protest, and vital services come together at the festival…