• Soccer Mommy @ The Bodega

    Riding the wave of female led indie ballads, Soccer Mommy is another success story of self-made musicians who use the internet as a way to promote their music.  Now with an international audience, Soccer Mommy arrived to a buzzing crowd at the Bodega. Her mass appeal was reflected in...
  • Italian Afternoon Tea @ Veeno

    Nestled in Nottingham’s famous Lace Market, Italian wine café chain Veeno has recently launched its own version of the classic English Afternoon Tea, including a selection of focaccia, meats and cheese, chocolate cake, lemon cake and scones with mascarpone and strawberry jam. Introduced in Britain in 1840 by Anna,...
  • IDLES @ Rough Trade

    In a small attic room, tucked away at the top of Rough Trade, IDLES took centre stage after the release of the critically adored Joy As An Act of Resistance. Before the gig the audience learned that the lead singer, Joe Talbot, had a cold yet, perhaps due to...
  • Impact Food: Turtle Bay

    Turtle Bay, located in Nottingham’s Cornerhouse, offers a vast range of delicious authentic Caribbean food, alongside a wonderful drinks menu. The central location of this Turtle Bay is easily accessible, with several bus stops nearby, and despite the restaurant being nearby to a main road, there is no noise...
  • Our Girl @ Rough Trade

    The 90s felt alive again at Rough Trade as trance rock band Our Girl took the stage for the release of their debut album. On the 23rd August, Rough Trade hosted the latest in a wave of indie girl-led bands that are hitting the music scene. Branching out from...
  • Black students in UK 21 times more likely to have university applications investigated

    During the investigation process, the fraud and similarity detection looks out for a variety of things – including fake qualifications, plagiarised personal statements and inaccurate information on each students UCAS application. “42,580 black applicants, meaning that one in every 102 applications was investigated” The data, published by The Independent,...
  • Graduate Reflections #2: Highlights of UoN

    The University of Nottingham has been three years of highlights and memories, and there are many things that have made it such a distinctive place. Having studied English Literature, I found the course to be really varied and there was a chance to do everything: I’ve been on trips...