NEWS
The domestic violence scheme training Nottingham businesses to support victims
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.
Nottingham Trent University Vice-Chancellor Edward Peck to step down
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.
Student numbers in decline: What is the future for a city like Nottingham?
With deadlines for university admissions around the corner, Nottingham’s businesses are hoping the downward trend in student admissions will not continue.
‘It could be buzzing here’ – Sneinton Market businesses praise area but say they need more support
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.
‘It gives people a place to be a part of a community’ – Nottingham artists celebrate LGBTQ+ gallery opening
A new LGBTQ+ art space has opened in Hockley on January 17 and has received support from local community.
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
Nottingham to host Vitality Netball Nations Cup in February
The Vitality Roses, England’s national netball team, are set to play South Africa and Malawi at the Motorpoint Arena next month.
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.
TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE
‘It could be buzzing here’ – Sneinton Market businesses praise area but say they need more support
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.
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.
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…