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Nottingham artist opens new Hockley community space for local LGBTQ+ creatives 

Rachel Enemua January 16, 2025 No Comments artartistHockleylgbtlgbtq+nottinghamnottingham trent universityvintage

A new LGBTQ+ art community space is opening in Hockley on January 17 – which will be a creative hub for artists, musicians, and more. 

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Travel and Lifestyle

The Law that Silenced LGBTQ+ People: Section 28

HelenBarber February 14, 2022 No Comments lgbtq+LGBTQ+ history monthSECTION28

In light of LGBTQ+ History Month, I’m taking us back to 1988 when the Conservative Government introduced Section 28 (or Clause 28), a law that…

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‘I was desperate to live a life without regrets’ – a personal tale of coming out

SamPage June 19, 2021 No Comments coming outcreative cornercreative writinglgbtq+pride

Coming out is a daunting prospect that every member of the LGBTQ+ community encounters in varying ways. 20-year-old Sam Page shares his own personal coming…

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TV Review: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2 Episode 6

JackProverbs February 24, 2021 No Comments BBCdrag racelgbtq+RuPaulTV

The recent episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is full of laughs as it finally presents the very highly anticipated “Snatch Game!” Warning: major spoilers…

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LGBTQ+ history month: a reflection on the past, present and the future from members of the community

Jessica Goddard February 8, 2021 No Comments lgbtq+LGBTQ+ history monthpride

In light of February being LGBTQ+ history month, we reflect on the past hardships, activism and representation of the community with a goal to remember…

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NTSU unveil new Progress Pride flag on Brackenhurst campus

Faith Pring January 21, 2021 No Comments brackenhurst campuslgbtq+nottingham trent student unionnottingham trent universityrainbow crossing

Brackenhurst campus becomes the third Nottingham Trent University campus to install a Progress Pride flag following a Big Idea campaign from students. This follows the…

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Sarah McBride became the first transgender state senator in US history

OlimpiaZagnat November 4, 2020 No Comments lgbtq+us elections 2020

Human Rights Campaign activist and transgender rights champion Sarah McBride has made history with her election as the first trans woman in a US state…

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Controversial event at UoN cancelled after backlash

Faith Pring October 26, 2020 No Comments lgbtq+University of NottinghamWestboro Baptist Church

A group of LGBTQ+ students have successfully campaigned to cancel a planned University of Nottingham (UoN) event with a member of a controversial US church…

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I was skeptical of this Nottingham Japanese spot, until I ate their ramen….

Emma Lofnes March 27, 2026 No Comments

I will admit that I am forever skeptical of the endless chain options that appear in Nottingham’s city centre. It can feel at times that…

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Sunderland win 159th Tyne–Wear derby with stoppage-time stunner 

Jeannique Kuhne March 22, 2026 No Comments

Sunderland claimed a dramatic late victory over Newcastle United to win the Tyne–Wear derby 2–1 at St James’ Park, sealing local bragging rights with a…

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Teenager Kimi Antonelli wins Shanghai Grand Prix 

Jeannique Kuhne March 15, 2026 No Comments

Nineteen-year-old Antonelli delivered a breakthrough performance at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, securing his first victory in Formula 1 after a dramatic race weekend at the Shanghai International Circuit.  The young…

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Meet the cast of NTUs Little Shop of Horrors! 🪴

Georgia Radford March 11, 2026 No Comments

Nottingham Trent University’s musical production of Little Shop of Horrors will take over The Level on April 14th and 15th, and tickets are live now!…

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From passion project to Nottingham encyclopedia: I spoke to the founder of Notts Happening

Eddie Davies March 11, 2026 No Comments

For the past three years, Notts Happening has served as Nottingham’s digital town crier, without the bell or funny hat. I got chatting to Oliver, the founder of Notts Happening, to get a behind-the-scenes look at his journey with the business.

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