News
Animal rights group bring campaign to Nottingham
By Jake George Animal rights activitists protested in the city centre donning their infamous Guy Fawkes masks for “International Cube Day.” Anonymous for the Voiceless…
Women in Horror festival coming to Waterstones Nottingham
By Rhiannon Dunbar Waterstones Nottingham is hosting a Women In Horror festival celebrating and championing all things female in horror literature and film. The event…
Here’s what happened when Ocean’s DJ broke the news of Liam Payne’s death to a packed dance floor
By Mia Whitehouse Nottingham students were left in tears when the DJ of Ocean nightclub announced the death of a former One Direction star Liam…
Global poverty vs The Borgen Project: what they and you can do.
The Borgen Project looks to tackle the vast problem of Global Poverty: Delara Baria reports how this is done. Extreme global poverty is a pervasive…
Protest over Nottingham City Council cuts outside the Council House
Many gathered outside the Nottingham Council House to protest the talks of service cuts after the city council issued a Section 114 notice. Over the…
Sport
Verstappen puts on wet-weather masterclass in Brazil
Image by Sandor Foszto from Pixabay By Molly Fairhurst Max Verstappen demonstrated a wet-weather masterclass in Brazil this weekend, taking his Red Bull from P17…
Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard ‘really impressed’ with forward Jevani Brown
Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard has praised Magpies forward Jevani Brown before his impressive performance against Alfreton Town. The Magpies hosted Vanarama National League…
NTU women’s 1s basketball dominate UEA ahead of two weeks at home
By Fiona Mills Nottingham Trent University (NTU) women’s basketball 1s dominated on the road against University of East Anglia (UEA) Women’s 1s with an 83-28…
Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard has praised his side’s defence ahead of todays game
Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard has praised his teams defence ahead of their game against Alfreton Town today. After getting back-to-back home wins against…
World Drivers’ Championship heats up ahead of return to Brazil
By Molly Fairhurst F1 returns to Interlagos this weekend for the final race in a triple header. The teams have arrived at the Autódromo José…
Music
Indie rockers King Blonde return to Nottingham with new single
By Sam Hart Derby-based band King Blonde headlined Rough Trade on Saturday night, performing their new track for the concert goers. Rounding off a recent…
Ex-Black midi star Geordie Greep bringing new album to Rescue Rooms
By Jake George Former Black Midi lead guitarist and vocalist Geordie Greep is bringing his brand new solo show to Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms this week.…
Luke Hemmings Goes Solo at Sold-Out Shepherd’s Bush Empire Show
Luke Hemmings embarks on his first worldwide solo tour to celebrate the release of his latest EP release ‘boy’, headlining London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire…
‘Everyone’s Getting Involved’- re-imagining of Talking Heads iconic ‘Stop Making Sense’ ironically doesn’t make any at all
Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’ is the best live album ever made. Feel free to disagree, but you’d be wrong. The exceptionally strange and beautiful…
Four Albums That Will Define Your Next University Year
Lorde- Melodrama Teenage heartbreak, terrible parties and vodka-fuelled self-loathing- ‘Melodrama’ illustrates those definitive moments, stood outside Mega Munch at 3:15, ranting and raving about past…
Dot To Dot Festival Announces HUGE List Of Local Nottingham Acts
They will ‘connect the dots’ to join headliners JOCKSTRAP, Wunderhorse, and many more. Dot To Dot Festival is a multi-venue, metropolitan touring festival with an…
Culture and Entertainment
Nottingham comedy festival returns for 16th year
By Tegan Maass Comedians have taken to the stage in Nottingham this week as the annual comedy festival returns for its 16th year. The event,…
What to watch as 2024 comes to an end
Photo by Kilyan Sockalingum on Unsplash By Tegan Maass As 2024 enters its final act, the realisation can be a daunting prospect. However, the movie…
Imaginary: A horror that falls flat despite endless potential
Imaginary was always going to be a hard sell with the main villain being a teddy but yet the film could’ve been spine-chilling. The film…
Could we learn something from cyber stalking Netflix documentary Can I Tell You A Secret
The two-part Netflix documentary explores the hair-raising story of a group of women targeted by a malicious cyber-stalker. Released on February 21, the two episodes…
Dune Part 2 Review: An Instant Classic of the Genre
Considered unadaptable ever since David Lynch’s 1984 attempt, Denis Villeneuve has now adapted the unadaptable ‘Dune’ not once but twice – cementing himself amongst the…
New movie releases this March you won’t want to miss
Following an exciting start to the year with new releases in the cinema of January and February, here is what March has to offer. Note…
Fashion and Beauty
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…
Bridal Hairstyles: Which ones to choose?
Written by Jacob Robinson For Nottingham brides-to-be, your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most important and memorable days of your life and you’ll…
‘Mirrorless appointments’ introduced by Nottingham salon owner
A hairdresser in Nottingham introduces ‘mirrorless appointments’ into her salon for her clients. Jessica Bloomer , 30, runs her salon from home in Arnold and…
Travel and Lifestyle
The frightening consequences for women of the end of British Summer Time
By Rhiannon Dunbar For many women, walking alone at night is something to be avoided at all costs. With the end of British Summer Time,…
Vegan pop-up taking Nottingham independent’s by storm
Up and running for two years, Living Goods is the plant-based pop-up aiming to revolutionise vegan food. Miles Cliff, 25, is the one-man show travelling…
Heat up your workout this spring
Hot yoga is the latest way to spice up your workout routine, with more than just physical benefits, Anand Parekh, the co-founder of Hot Yoga…
How to transform your garden space: From large outdoor spaces to small patio’s
Learn how to transform your garden or even indoor space, no matter the size, with these handy tips and tricks from Greco Gardening. Aaron Greco,…
Pizza Punks offering student friendly deals: a review
Often seen as the Soho of Nottingham, Pizza Punks fits in well in the Hockley area with its vibrant take on a pizzeria. Punky is…
Creative Corner
Photo Gallery: Nottingham’s nature in Winter
Nottingham is full of places to visit for those who love the environment and all things nature. The Arboretum and Wollaton Park are two of…
Photo Gallery: Nottingham’s Winter Wonderland back in full swing
Nottingham’s Winter Wonderland is back in full swing after downsizing in previous years due to COVID-19 restrictions. Nottingham’s Christmas Market has taken over Old Market…
Time travel secrets and the possibility of a real multiverse
The big question we have all faced and fantasised about is whether it is scientifically possible to ever travel back in time. Well to put…
The Month of September
I remember my temper Looking at the clock as I start the month of September As me and my family were together I felt…
The Carving
Branches of the trees don a rusted palette, The sharp air prickles throats, River water glimmers as it reflects the sky, turning to steel, It…
The Woman
Horror movies never really scared me, despite my avid belief in ghosts and everything paranormal. Ghosts weren’t at the top of my fears list, at…
Varsity 2022
Gallery: NTU Men’s Basketball continue winning Varsity run
In the dying embers of the Nottingham Varsity 2023 series, the Nottingham Trent University men’s Basketball team gave their side full hope of securing a…
Gallery: NTU victorious in tight Varsity Netball battle
Nottingham Trent University took victory in the Netball for the seventh straight occasion in Nottingham Varsity as they secured a 47-40 win at the Lee…
Recap: Notts Varsity 2023 – Football
The Nottingham Varsity 2023 series is decided, countless medals have been handed out and 20 of the 22 sports have been played to completion. Tonight,…
Recap: Notts Varsity 2023 – Hockey
Nottingham Varsity 2023 reaches even bigger heights today as 15 sports take place across the city and the series should be settled, barring a huge…
Recap: Notts Varsity 2023 – Super Wednesday
With the series on the verge of being settled, Nottingham Varsity 2023 will see its busiest possible day as up to 15 sports all take…
Recap: Notts Varsity 2023 – Lacrosse
Nottingham Varsity 2023 has been thrilling so far, albeit with the University of Nottingham taking a strong upper hand in the first half of the…