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Serving tea, cake and scones, White Rabbit Teahouse is a quintessential British tearoom, providing a peaceful setting among the noise and crowds of the city centre. Behind the scenes, owner Frances Russell has weathered many storms to keep the business alive. Food co-editor Lucy Campion sat down with Frances to talk about the evolution of her teahouse, how the hospitality landscape has changed and what the future holds.

Life Behind Bars: with Isad ‘Happy’ Habibovic, General Manager at 400 Rabbits

Fri 22 May 2026

We visit 400 Rabbits to chat to Isad the General Manager about cocktails and Ed Sheeran.

Harmony at the Hall: Carlton Male Voice Choir

Sun 17 May 2026

The Boy with the Leg named Brian: cartoonist Pete McKee's new show coming to Notts

Thu 14 May 2026

Later this month Sheffield-based cartoonist and painter Pete McKee brings his exhibition The Boy With A Leg Named Brian to Metronome, along with an evening of music from his northern‑tinged comedy ukulele band, The Everly Pregnant Brothers. We had a chat with Pete to find out what to expect...

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #16: Notts County’s James Belshaw on his career, coming home and how he nearly signed for Notts several times before

Sat 18 Apr 2026

This episode we are joined by Notts County FC goalkeeper James Belshaw who talks about his career, coming home to play for Notts County FC and how he nearly signed for Notts several times before...

We dropped into Sherwood hotspot The Pillar Box to speak to proprietor Tong Man

Gig review: Connexion Man at The Grove, with flöat and Andrew Tucker Leavis

Mon 23 Mar 2026

The Grove has hosted a steady run of single, EP and album launches over the past year and a half, and this time it was Connexion Man stepping up to mark the release of their debut record A Forest and a Town...

Musicals, indie markets, creative workshops and animated musical legends... Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 23 - 29 March

Sun 22 Mar 2026

Creativity abounds this week in Nottingham! Check out classic West End musicals, mix with other creative folks, check out the handcrafted wares of local artists, or see animated musical legends Gorillaz live. Here's our top picks...

Connexion Man Album Launch

Sat 21 Mar 2026

Notts folk rockers Connexion Man talk songwriting and shared history

Thu 12 Mar 2026

Connexion Man are a relatively fresh name on the Nottingham circuit, but their roots in the city still run deep. Built on long standing friendships, shared history and a renewed love for their home’s music community, the group are reconnecting with the scene that first shaped them. Ahead of a debut record and gig at The Grove, the band talk about returning to Notts and their evolving sound.

Car Parking at the UK Inter-Counties Championship Nottingham 2026

Sat 07 Mar 2026

Gig review: Willow Bay at The Carousel

Tue 03 Mar 2026

Willow Bay welcomed their new EP Evangeline to a jam-packed Carousel last Saturday night. They crafted together an evening with undeniable chemistry, between both the band and the audience…

Julie Pritchard 1966-2026

Mon 02 Mar 2026

It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Julie Pritchard, columnist for LeftLion and the founder of the original Nottingham Forest fanzine Brian, who passed away after a short illness on 17 February 2026.

Man the Lifeboats

Fri 27 Feb 2026

Catching up with Willow Bay ahead of their EP launch show at The Carousel

Mon 23 Feb 2026

Melodic folk-trio Willow Bay are back with a bang on 28th February as The Carousel hosts the launch of the band's first-ever EP, Evangeline. The live-performance chemistry between the three members is contagious, and they have been known to silence every audience member in sight with their angelic harmonies. We caught up with the band (lead vocalist and guitarist Aaliyah, guitarist and banjo player Matt, and electric guitarist Ben) to dig deep into the story of the EP and their development as a band...