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Nottingham Light Night: All you need to know about this two-night spectacle

David Bratton - January 19, 2026

The popular family-friendly light festival is back for its 18th year

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A noise management plan is being put in place at Mansfield Town after concerns were raised about the club’s updated alcohol licence

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Nottingham Light Night: All you need to know about this two-night spectacle

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Wingstop has now added a global fan-favourite side dish to the menu at its East Midlands restaurants

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A new Bocca Felice AI-powered coffee shop drive-thru could soon be coming to Lincoln now that plans have been approved

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SAD TIMES: It’s last orders for Nottingham’s TGI Fridays as their Cornerhouse restaurant is named as one of 16 being closed as part of...

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Annie’s Burger Shack in Nottingham abruptly closes for good ten years after first opening

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Booking a summer holiday from East Midlands Airport? Here are six things you should know before you go

Stuck in the Middle - January 20, 2026

A noise management plan is being put in place at Mansfield Town after concerns were raised about the club’s updated alcohol licence

Stuck in the Middle - January 19, 2026

This disused Nottingham city centre phone box has been transformed into a ‘beacon of hope’ for those sleeping on the streets

Stuck in the Middle - January 19, 2026

Nottingham Light Night: All you need to know about this two-night spectacle

David Bratton - January 19, 2026

A new coffee shop specialising in Brazilian blends opens its doors in Derby next week

Mark Bishop - January 19, 2026

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Nottingham Light Night: All you need to know about this two-night spectacle

David Bratton - January 19, 2026

Fabulous fun things to do in the East Midlands this weekend (January 16-18)

Laura Wilde - January 15, 2026

Loughborough’s Queen’s Park to be transformed into a ‘glowing wonderland’ for the town’s new light night event next month

Laura Wilde - January 14, 2026

Tabletop fans, get ready for a big board game bonanza at Leicester’s National Space Centre later this month

Mark Bishop - January 14, 2026

Eats Midlands

A new coffee shop specialising in Brazilian blends opens its doors in Derby next week

Mark Bishop - January 19, 2026

Wingstop has now added a global fan-favourite side dish to the menu at its East Midlands restaurants

Stuck in the Middle - January 19, 2026

A new Bocca Felice AI-powered coffee shop drive-thru could soon be coming to Lincoln now that plans have been approved

Stuck in the Middle - January 15, 2026

SAD TIMES: It’s last orders for Nottingham’s TGI Fridays as their Cornerhouse restaurant is named as one of 16 being closed as part of a rescue deal

Stuck in the Middle - January 14, 2026

Music

A daytime indie disco party is coming to Nottingham this May

Stuck in the Middle - January 13, 2026

Depeche Mode tribute act Enjoy The Silence UK announce East Midlands shows in 2026

Stuck in the Middle - January 13, 2026

Nottingham’s Bodega has scooped a national award for championing grassroots music artists

Stuck in the Middle - December 12, 2025

Lambrini Girls, Fcukers and NewDad join the Dot to Dot Festival bill as 30 first wave acts are announced

Stuck in the Middle - December 9, 2025

Features

HUMBLE OPINION: Ranking the Tomb Raider video game adventures of Derby’s most famous female, Lara Croft

Mark Bishop - January 3, 2026

The tragic tale of Arthur Shrewsbury, the Notts cricketer considered the best batsman of his age driven to suicide by dark obsessive thoughts and...

David Bratton - December 20, 2025

HUMBLE OPINION: My five favourite Brian Clough moments – and I think they’re absolutely hilarious

Mark Bishop - December 13, 2025

HUMBLE OPINION: The films of Midlands movie maker Shane Meadows – ranked

Mark Bishop - November 23, 2025

Humble Opinion

HUMBLE OPINION: Ranking the Tomb Raider video game adventures of Derby’s most famous female, Lara Croft

Mark Bishop - January 3, 2026

HUMBLE OPINION: My five favourite Brian Clough moments – and I think they’re absolutely hilarious

Mark Bishop - December 13, 2025

HUMBLE OPINION: The films of Midlands movie maker Shane Meadows – ranked

Mark Bishop - November 23, 2025

HUMBLE OPINION: Leicester band Kasabian’s ten best songs

Laura Wilde - November 19, 2025

Fashion

Claudia Winkleman is seen wearing a stylish Paul Smith blazer on The Traitors

Laura Wilde - January 10, 2026

Stay cool this summer with sharp tailoring from Paul Smith

Stuck in the Middle - January 7, 2026

Humour

Nottingham stars out in force for opening night of new Paper Lace ‘Pilgrimage’ interactive concert experience

Stuck in the Middle - December 2, 2025