More than 50 local artists took to stages across Nottingham venues to raise money for rough sleepers as the annual Beat the Streets charity fundraiser festival returned on Sunday (January 26).
View More ‘It really makes an impact’ – Musicians, organisers and charities on Beat the Streets 2025
Beat the Streets is back – and here at Platform our writers are spread across the city’s venues to give you the latest.
View More RECAP: Live coverage from Beat the Streets Festival 2025
Nottingham charity Equation is delivering the ‘J9 Safe Space’ domestic violence awareness training for free to businesses and organisations across the city – in a bid to create more safe spaces.
View More The domestic violence scheme training Nottingham businesses to support victims
Professor Peck will leave NTU in the summer after 11 years at the helm. Recruitment for his successor as Vice-Chancellor and President will begin in February. It is not known what Professor Peck will go onto do after leaving the university.
View More Nottingham Trent University Vice-Chancellor Edward Peck to step down
With deadlines for university admissions around the corner, Nottingham’s businesses are hoping the downward trend in student admissions will not continue.
View More Student numbers in decline: What is the future for a city like Nottingham?
Nottingham boasts a wide range of world-famous brands. The city can be thanked for the candy-striped clothes of Paul Smith and the beloved bikes of Raleigh.
View More ‘It could be buzzing here’ – Sneinton Market businesses praise area but say they need more support
A new LGBTQ+ art space has opened in Hockley on January 17 and has received support from local community.
View More ‘It gives people a place to be a part of a community’ – Nottingham artists celebrate LGBTQ+ gallery opening
Nottingham’s biggest cinema – Cineworld based in The Cornerhouse – is set to close on February 2, 2025.
But relief comes for moviegoers as it has already been confirmed that the space will be taken over by Vue.
View More Closing Nottingham Cineworld to be replaced by Vue
Damning statistics released in October show drug-related deaths are continuing to rise in Nottingham, with a 217% increase between 2013 and 2023, despite no change in the amount of drug misuse.
View More ‘It’s a crisis’ – Drug-related deaths in Nottingham on the rise, data shows
Nottingham city centre is set to display over 30 stunning immersive and interactive light installations.
View More Nottingham Light Night 2025: Here’s what to expect