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More than a gig a day: Catching up with Isaac Neilson
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (1467+ words) Singer-songwriter Isaac Neilson is from Buxton in our neighbouring county and based here in Nottingham. But since 1 January it's been hard to find him in the city. On that fateful day, Neilson began a mind-blowing challenge: to perform a gig…...
Nadia on" the new guidance on single-sex spaces
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (319+ words) Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome discusses the Government's latest guidance on single sex spaces The Code states that if an organisation chooses to include trans people in their services, those services can no longer be described as single-sex....
In photos: Radfest 2026
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (175+ words) A warm midsummer's day and a packed line-up of talented young artists and bands from our area - what could be better? For its ninth edition, Radfest once again delivered great music, food and drink, family entertainment and the opportunity for…...
Splendour Festival preview: In Conversation with Editors
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1324+ words) Left Lion: Well, I guess we should start by talking about the recently announced big news " Surface, Echo & Sound, your new album dropping in October. When did you first start working on this project and what were the goals that…...
Actor Chelsea Da Silva talks about Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile at Nottingham Puppet Festival
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (974+ words) Would you like to give a rundown of the story, in your own words" The musical is based on Roald Dahl's book, The Enormous Crocodile. It's about a big, hungry, mean crocodile who has secret plans and clever tricks in…...
Left Lion's Latest Listens #47: Notts music we're currently spinning
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (145+ words) EP: EMi DORA'haunted by the outside She is the Midlands" answer to artists like Grimes and Charli XCX Emily Baldwin, AKA EMi DORA. Having quickly impressed around Nottingham with her engaging live shows and vibrant, DIY-brand of alt-pop, EMi DORA…...
The tree might have stopped growing, but the spirit of the Major Oak lives on
1+ week, 5+ day ago (515+ words) After the Major Oak's sad passing was declared yesterday, Environment Editor Adam Pickering shares his thoughts and looks to the tree's legacy, as well as countywide initiatives restoring Sherwood Forest. The Major Oak itself will be a name known for…...
From the Caribbean to Nottingham: The Story of St Anns Allotments
1+ week, 6+ day ago (306+ words) Once you've grown that first strawberry from seedling to ripe fruit, it is easy to see how gardening becomes such a massive part of peoples' lives. But for some, it goes far beyond the seedlings, spades and soil. It's community....
Competition: Win A Family Ticket to Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh at Motorpoint Arena
2+ week, 3+ day ago (345+ words) Left Lion Competition: Win A Family Ticket to Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh at Motorpoint Arena Two stunning immersive experiences which bring the work of a pair of iconic artists to life in mesmerising and moving fashion are set…...
Finn Forster on supporting Stereophonics, Radio 1's Big Weekend and the emotions of touring. ..
2+ week, 4+ day ago (527+ words) The latest rising star from the North East's explosive music scene, Finn Forster, sat down with Left Lion in the midst of his largest headline tour. We caught up about all things Stereophonics, his latest release, and the rollercoaster of…...