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Hangovers – I hate them, you hate them. Let’s get rid of them.

Nathan Woollard October 20, 2025 No Comments

I know I’m not alone when I say this – I absolutely hate hangovers. I hate that awful squeezing headache that lingers around for what…

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A bargain lover’s guide to Sherwood: Nottingham’s charity shop district

Ellie Atkinson March 7, 2025 No Comments

If you’re looking for a bargain and a day out of the hustle and bustle of Nottingham city centre, Sherwood is the place for you.

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‘It’s important the legacy is left behind’: More than 9,000 people sign petition demanding council to halt Marcus Garvey Centre closure

Jasmine Thomas-Alie February 24, 2025 1 Comment

An online petition has been created by staff and volunteers at the Marcus Garvey Centre calling for its reopening. The appeal was published on February 9 after Nottingham City Council announced it was set to close the site in Lenton due to safety concerns in December 2024.

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The ultimate student guide to staying full on a budget at university

Nathan Woollard December 23, 2024 No Comments

Do you ever find yourself eating and still feeling hungry? Here’s your ultimate guide to staying fuller, for longer at university.

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Decorating tips: How to make your space feel like yours

Phoebe Leonard November 28, 2024 No Comments

When moving to a new place, such as a new city for university, there is so much for you to think about. With everything that…

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Some of the artists performing in Nottingham this spring
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Nottingham Gig Previews for Spring 2022

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Following the relaxing of Covid restrictions, this winter season has seen a renaissance in live performances and a much-needed boost for the whole music industry.…

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Album of the Year
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Platform’s Albums of the Year – 2021 Edition

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The last few hours of the year are here, making it officially acceptable to indulge in a little 2021-themed nostalgia. Music has played a massive…

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Girls Night In: Have Nottingham’s nightclubs taken action?

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Nottingham has been one of many cities across the country that took part in the “Girls Night In” boycott, following a significant surge in spiking…

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Nightclubs boycott to take place in Nottingham next week

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Nottingham is one of the cities across the country that will take part in the “Girls Night In” boycott, following multiple spiking reports. After the…

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“I was not able to move”: The reality of being spiked

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Following numerous reports of girls’ drinks being spiked in nightclubs and venues across the country, the problem of drink spiking and predatory behaviour in nightclubs…

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Irish band Inhaler, who played Rock City this week
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Inhaler mark their rapid rise with scintillating Rock City gig

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Following the release of their debut album ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ earlier this year, Inhaler headlined Rock City this week as part of…

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The cover image for Sam Fender's new single 'Spit of You'
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Sam Fender opens up on paternal relationship in sensitive new single ‘Spit of You’

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With his second album ‘Seventeen Going Under’ dropping on 8 October, the Tyneside musician has offered fans a final teaser before release day with the…

View More Sam Fender opens up on paternal relationship in sensitive new single ‘Spit of You’
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Rock City bouncers suspended after video of man being assaulted emerges on social media

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Multiple Rock City bouncers have been suspended after a video of a customer being assaulted was shared on social media. The incident is said to…

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East London rock band 'Chapter and Verse', who have released their latest single 'After Midnight'
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London rockers Chapter and Verse state new intent with latest single ‘After Midnight’

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Finding something truly unique in rock music is, without question, quite a challenge. The line between derivative and being ‘different’ for different’s sake can be…

View More London rockers Chapter and Verse state new intent with latest single ‘After Midnight’
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Leicester’s Easy Life provide perfect summer soundtrack with debut ‘life’s a beach’

HelenBarber June 7, 2021 No Comments Album reviewalternativeeast midlandseasy lifeLeicestermusicpopR&Breviewrock city

The fast-growing Leicester band Easy Life are back with their debut album, ‘life’s a beach’. With the album’s release date brought forward to 28 May,…

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