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Out of Time: The Lonely Hearts Magazine of Nottingham

Wed 14 Jan 2026

When it comes to dating, we often think of Tinder, Grindr, Hinge… the list goes on. But how did people meet each other before we could swipe right? Surprisingly, the history of the personal advert is thought to go back to the 1700s, but one of the earliest examples from Nottingham was a monthly magazine called The Link. CJ De Barra delves into its history and the repercussions of its ‘improper’ use…

We chat to filmmaker Naphat Boonyaprapa about his newest short Blossoming Hearts

Mon 09 Jun 2025

I sat down in a Notts cafe with Naphat Boonyaprapa, a young writer, director, and filmmaker, based in Nottingham, to chat about his latest short film, Blossoming Hearts.

Gig review: The Boxer Rebellion at Rescue Rooms

Mon 10 Mar 2025

Imagine being featured in Hollywood movies and that is not even the coolest thing about your band! The Boxer Rebellion put on a wonderful, mellow performance at Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms and made a packed out venue feel like an intimate show with their heart-warming and rousing tracks...

Book Review: Heartsound by Clare Stevens

Thu 11 Jul 2024

A coming-of-age drama in drainpipe jeans.

Out of Time: How King Henry VIII’s Reformation Triggered a Rebellion That Put Nottingham at the Heart of a National Power Struggle

Mon 29 Nov 2021

In keeping with our Seven Deadly Sins issue, we look back at a definitive turning point in the history of religion in England, exploring how King Henry VIII’s Reformation fuelled the Pilgrimage of Grace, a Northern rebellion that placed Nottingham at the centre of a power struggle for the soul of a nation…

Tracy Neale of Extinction Rebellion Nottingham on the Fight for the Future

Sun 19 Sept 2021

A self-proclaimed rebel, Tracy Neale is on the front line in the fight for our future in her role with Extinction Rebellion. I spoke to Tracy about her active role in the XR Nottingham faction and beyond in order to understand a movement which is so much bigger than any individual...

8 Rebels From Around the World Who Channelled Their Inner Robin Hood

Wed 21 Jul 2021

Whether he was a real man or not, the figure of Robin Hood inspired countless acts of rebellion against injustice all over the world. So much so, in fact, that the name Robin Hood became a moniker for those who mirrored many of the legend’s tropes: robbing from the rich to give to the poor, standing up against tyranny or being a talismanic hero in the face of adversity. While the list of latter day Hoods is endless, we’ve rounded eight of the best stories of Robin Hoods from around the world…

Notts Rebels: Eric Irons

Wed 12 Aug 2020

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with the story of Britain's first black magistrate: Eric Irons...

An XR Rebel in Notts

Fri 07 Aug 2020

What it's really like to be a part of one of the most controversial groups in the UK...

Notts Rebels: John Deane

Wed 05 Aug 2020

Despite a long and illustrious naval career that saw him interact with the likes of Robert Walpole and Peter the Great, as well as being a key figure in the capture of Gibraltar, Wilford-born John Deane would always be associated with the events on Boon Island. For all the heroics and accolades he received afterward, it would be those 24 days of deception, shipwreck, murder and cannibalism that would haunt Captain Deane until the day he died…

Notts Rebels: Brian Clough

Wed 27 May 2020

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with a man who needs no introduction: Brian Clough ...

Notts Rebels: George Africanus

Wed 20 May 2020

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with the story of George Africanus, Nottingham's first black entrepreneur...

Notts Rebels: 'Nipper' Read and the Kray Twins

Wed 13 May 2020

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with 'Nipper' Read, the Nottingham-born detective who brought down the Krays...

Notts Rebels: Henry Garnet and the Gunpowder Plot

Wed 06 May 2020

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with David Yancy's exploration of local-lad Henry Garnet and his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot...

The Thompson Brothers on Nottingham Rebels

Sun 03 May 2020

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Notts Rebels: Lucy Hutchinson

Wed 29 Apr 2020

To celebrate the Nottingham Castle Trust's Voices of Today campaign, our weekly look at the rebellious people, acts and events from Nottingham's past continues with the story of 17th century trailblazer Lucy Hutchinson...

Notts Rebels: Alan Sillitoe

Wed 22 Apr 2020

Notts Rebels, the new weekly series made in conjunction with the Nottingham Castle Trust's #VoicesofToday campaign, celebrates stories of fighting injustice and acts of rebellion from Nottingham’s history. This week, James Walker explores the rebellious and anti-establishment themes in the work of Alan Sillitoe, who died ten years ago this week...

Notts Rebels: Jeremiah Brandreth

Wed 15 Apr 2020

To celebrate the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, we’re launching a brand new weekly series that explores stories of fighting injustice and acts of rebellion from Nottingham’s history. Starting with Jeremiah Brandreth, the ‘Nottingham Captain’, Luddite and leader of the Pentrich Uprising…

The Moonshine Sessions: Careless Hearts by Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes

Thu 03 Oct 2019

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes perform Careless Hearts.