Festivals
Nottingham will be getting overrun by puppets (and you’ll want to be there)
Big puppets, tiny details and a whole lot of street theatre is to hit Nottingham
Leicester
One of Leicester’s oldest churches is hopefully about to get the massive glow up it deserves
All Saints Church on Highcross Street was mentioned in the Domesday Book
Bars and pubs
This former empty unit in Derby city centre is now a thriving new bar with serious beer credentials
The space itself is a proper glow-up and spread across three floors
East Midlands
From scarves to stadium drive‑bys: how footie fans in the East Midlands are getting the ultimate goodbye
Funeral corteges doing a slow lap past the home ground are becoming more popular
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Theatre
Danny Beard to channel Lily Savage in riotous new stage show – and it’s getting a world premier at Leicester’s Curve
SAVAGE digs into the life of Paul O’Grady – from Birkenhead beginnings to the smoky club stages of London
Theatre
Tamzin Outhwaite brings Abigail’s Party chaos to Leicester’s Curve
Cheese and pineapple sticks at the ready
What's On
Dynamo is bringing his intimate magic tour to Leicester in 2027 – and it’s kind of a big deal
After sold-out runs in London, the UK’s most famous magician is hitting the road for the first time in a decade
EATS MIDLANDS Food
Notts
Notts locals can trade in their worst coffee for a serious upgrade – and it’s FREE
This great offer runs from now to Sunday, June 21 2026
Derby
This food stall has been ‘removed’ from outside a historic Derby building for harming its appearance
It has been described as looking like 'a domestic shed'
Eats Midlands
Exclusive menus and cut price plates – You’ve got just TWO WEEKS to sample some of Nottingham’s finest food for as little as £10
Expect everything from bargain three-course dinners to lunch deals that seriously outshine your sad desk sandwich
Fashion
A lesson in style, courtesy of Walton Goggins and Nottingham’s Sir Paul Smith
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Goggins’ has returned as the face of Paul Smith this season
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Nottingham
Fat Digester announce 30th anniversary blowout with all‑day Nottingham party and exclusive anniversary ale
They are marking a massive milestone this weekend, celebrating 30 years in existence
Music
Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ goes full cosmic in mind-bending 360° Leicester takeover
Get ready to slip the surly bonds of Earth and straight into the void — Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is...
Music
ONE TO WATCH: Loughborough musician Ayyem is gaining national recognition with his blurring of indie rap, glitchy electronica and EDM-pop
The Loughborough artist (real name Adam Nessfield) is back
