NEWS
Win five tickets to see history-making England at Vitality Netball Nations Cup
Platform Magazine are offering the chance for you to enjoy the ultimate netball experience for you and four friends.
Bus ride or groceries? – How the new bus fares are impacting people
The recent rise of bus fares to £3 for a single journey has had a profound impact on Nottingham residents, with many now thinking twice about using the transport services.
Nottingham artist opens new Hockley community space for local LGBTQ+ creatives
A new LGBTQ+ art community space is opening in Hockley on January 17 – which will be a creative hub for artists, musicians, and more.
Beat The Streets aiming to “smash half a million” raised for charity after 2025 festival
The annual Beat The Streets festival will return to Nottingham on January 26 – with organisers hoping to raise a total of £500k for charity.
Free poetry night in Nottingham to offer ‘safe space’ for sober women during Dry January
A free poetry night is coming to Nottingham, hosted by Girls Gone Sober – an online community for sober or sober-curious women and LGBTQ+ individuals.
The event will take place on Sunday 12 January from 6pm to 8pm at the Malt Cross pub, with performances by Midlands-based poets Sophie Stephens and Louise Theokritoff among others.
MUSIC
Beat The Streets aiming to “smash half a million” raised for charity after 2025 festival
The annual Beat The Streets festival will return to Nottingham on January 26 – with organisers hoping to raise a total of £500k for charity.
First wave of acts announced for Nottingham’s Beat The Streets festival 2025
The first set of artists playing Nottingham’s Beat The Streets charity fundraiser festival in 2025 has been announced.
The annual event will see more than 30 artists play across venues in the city centre on Sunday, January 26 to raise money for rough sleepers.
The Cure to Amyl and The Sniffers – Platform’s top albums of 2024
From The Cure’s long-awaited comeback to Fontaines D.C. cementing themselves as one of the best artists of the 21st century, 2024 has been anything but a boring year for music.
As we look ahead to the new year, we asked our writers to choose their favourite record of 2024.
15 years ago JT Soar was an abandoned fruit and vegetable warehouse. Now it’s one of Nottingham’s greatest music venues
In 2009, a group of young musicians transformed an old fruit and vegetable warehouse in Sneinton into an iconic DIY music venue and recording studio.
SPORTS
Win five tickets to see history-making England at Vitality Netball Nations Cup
Platform Magazine are offering the chance for you to enjoy the ultimate netball experience for you and four friends.
Adam Johnson’s memorial to Forest’s return to form – Platform’s top sporting moments of 2024
Nottinghamshire sport has thrived in 2024 after a tough previous year.
This year we have seen a sharp uprise in form from both Nottingham Forest and Notts County – and we have also had the introduction of Nottingham Forest’s Netball team.
Premier League ticket touting ‘exploits fans’ and ‘ruins football’ – victims and experts speak out as arrests on the rise
Arrests for ticket touting in the Premier League have almost trebled in just two seasons. Platform spoke to victims and experts to discover the impact it will have on the future of British football.
Nottingham Varsity 2025 Ice Hockey – when is it, how much are tickets and when do they go on sale?
Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham are set to once again go head-to-head for next year’s Varsity series – which kicks off in…
TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE
How to beat the January blues
We’ve all heard of the January blues; that period where the excitement of Christmas is over and work is back in full swing.
The pressure of the new year and returning to routines lies heavily on everyone’s shoulders. But remember – you are not alone, and this article will show you exactly why January is the perfect time to start making a change.
‘I attempted to live off three meals with a £3 budget for one day. Here’s what I found’
After looking for ways to cut down his food bill, our reported decided to set himself a challenge – three full meals, one day, £3 to spend.
Free poetry night in Nottingham to offer ‘safe space’ for sober women during Dry January
A free poetry night is coming to Nottingham, hosted by Girls Gone Sober – an online community for sober or sober-curious women and LGBTQ+ individuals.
The event will take place on Sunday 12 January from 6pm to 8pm at the Malt Cross pub, with performances by Midlands-based poets Sophie Stephens and Louise Theokritoff among others.
Deep-fried pizzas and bargain flights – Platform’s top holidays of 2024
With the UK having a measly average temperature of 14 degrees this summer, a few of our writers decided to take flight in search of fun and sun.
From Barcelona to Berlin – here are some of our favourite holiday destinations of 2024.
FASHION AND BEAUTY
Classy or outdated? The return of leopard print – and why it’s so important
‘The speckled creature with its brown and black spots can camouflage into any background to hide from its prey – but to humans, leopard print is a bold statement bound to make you stand out,’ writes Leah Whittle.
Byoma review: Milky Cleanser – The best affordable cleanser that melts away your makeup
Using a cleanser is the first step in any makeup removal process. Cleansers break down and removes dirt and grim from the face which then…
Essential athleisurewear staples for anyone who values style and comfort
When the worlds of sportswear and high fashion collide, the result is athleisure—a style revolution that has transcended the gym and infiltrated wardrobes around the…
Sweater weather redefined: the new rules of cosy chic
The sweater—often seen as the epitome of comfort, yet frequently overlooked in the realms of high fashion. But why relegate this quintessential item to merely…