News
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…
Bistrot Pierre teams with The Helpful Bureau to give free meals to residents in need
Diners attending the restaurant Bistrot Pierre will be contributing towards a free restaurant meal for a resident in need in the Nottingham community. The scheme…
COP28: a rundown of the event so far
Embed from Getty Images Photo by Sean Gallup via Getty Images Pressure is piling at COP28, currently taking place in Dubai, coming off the back…
Nottingham Friends of Standing Together hold ceasefire vigil at Robin Hood Statue
A silent vigil calling for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was held on November 19 at the Robin Hood Statue. Organised by Nottingham Friends…
Sport
Title chasing to mid table mediocrity: How Notts County’s season faded
Notts County’s historic battle with Wrexham in the 22/23 season looked set to go full steam ahead yet again before the 23/24 campaign began. The…
Forest living the Premier League nightmare
Nottingham Forest’s long-awaited Premier League adventure hasn’t been what most had planned it to be. *NOTE* This was written prior to the end of the…
Nottingham Forest rage after relegation battle robbery
Nottingham Forest’s relegation crunch match against Everton caused chaos and controversy as Forest seek action against another poor refereeing performance. The tie was always going…
Can Nottingham Trent University football overcome the University of Nottingham to draw level in 2024 Varsity series?
Nottingham Trent University will look to win their third successive Varsity football match against rivals University of Nottingham as the teams face off on the…
Varsity ice hockey NTU V UON: Live blog
Can NTU bounce back from their 2023 Varsity Ice Hockey defeat to take the first trophy of the series in 2024 in front of a…
Music
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…
Sea Girls Return to Nottingham Ahead of Anticipated Album Release
Ahead of the release of their third studio album ‘Midnight Butterflies’, which is due to be released on June 14, 2024, British indie rock band…
How Formula One is Making Change in the Music Industry
With the rising popularity of Formula One, it is no surprise that the sport has also started to infiltrate other areas of mass culture. The…
Culture and Entertainment
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…
One Day: Get your tissues ready for a lot of tears
Written by Aisha Alli-Balogun One Day follows the premise of a posh southern boy who likes a working-class northern lass… over two decades! One epic…
Argylle: a film that blurs and then crosses the line between parody and farce
From parody to insanity, Argyle delivers fun and cringe to make for an exciting three quarters but frustrating finish. A star-studded cast hit mediocre reviews,…
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
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…
Cheers to savings: top tips on saving money on food as a student.
What are the two most important things in a uni students’ life; in the most stereotypical fashion I will assert it is food and booze. …
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…