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RIP quiet nights: Ryder’s Bar is about to turn Derby into a five-day rager
Ryder’s Bar is dropping on April 3, and honestly? Prepare yourself for “new fave spot unlocked.”
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RIP quiet nights: Ryder’s Bar is about to turn Derby into a five-day rager
Ryder’s Bar is dropping on April 3, and honestly? Prepare yourself for “new fave spot unlocked.”
Tribute act The Smyths are to play The Queen is Dead in its entirety to mark the album’s 40th anniversary with shows in Leicester...
They will also perform a special encore of greatest hits
This new travel app fixes most of our problems with public transport (well… almost) and people in Notts and Derby are eating it up
The Ride app takes every bus, tram, and operator in Notts and Derby and shoves them into one drama‑free place
Parents and teachers ‘overwhelmingly’ want to keep Leicester’s July Fortnight – but others say it’s ‘too long’
City and county councils are looking at changing their traditional early summer break
From Five to Bat Sabbath: Download drops a stellar line-up for District X – it’s ‘ultimate playground’ for festival goers
Download Festival is cranking the chaos to eleven as it unveils its mind‑melting lineup for its ultimate after‑hours playground, District X.
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Brits dump doners for drumsticks as Korean fried chicken clucks into Just Eat’s top ten
The old kings of comfort—fish and chips and the dependable doner kebab—have been knocked clean out of the top ten
Derby’s growing farmers’ market is to expand outside for spring
Since its launch in January, the event has doubled in size
You’ll be gobsmacked to find out how easy it is to get half price grub at some of the top East Midlands restaurants –...
The website and app helps you book a table for a cheaper meal
Melton Mowbray’s Ye Olde Pie Shoppe is now offering their distinctive take on traditional afternoon tea – and it looks bloody delicious
The afternoon tea is a real indulgence and one of the most quintessentially British pastimes in existence.
Boss Pizza is coming to Derby with their range of fresh dough pizzas and a £2 12-inch introductory offer
Yay finally some opening news in the East Midlands!
An award-winning East Midlands walking city food tour is coming to Nottingham – so get ready to discover some hidden foodie haunts
Hidden Food Tours, the boutique walking food company, run foodie events throughout the East Midlands
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Tribute act The Smyths are to play The Queen is Dead in its entirety to mark the album’s 40th anniversary with shows in Leicester...
They will also perform a special encore of greatest hits
You can catch The Wonder Stuff on their 40th anniversary UK tour with Inspiral Carpets in Leicester and Lincoln
The Wonder Stuff announced a 40th anniversary UK tour for October and December 2026
Placebo have reworked their debut album and are heading to Nottingham as part of an extensive arena tour
They'll be playing in our neck of the woods later this year
Pussycat Dolls drop PCD Forever UK reunion tour dates for 2026 – and reveal they’re coming to NOTTINGHAM
Fans in the East Midlands are in a frenzy this morning
Nottingham’s Beat The Streets 2026 festival raises more than 50k for homeless charity
The date for next year's event has just dropped
Alison Moyet has announced a huge European tour, including two dates in the East Midlands
She has now announced dates in Buxton and Nottingham
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It’s where rockets meet raw emotion – Cosmic Emo Night launches next month at Leicester’s National Space Centre
Strap in, space cadets—Cosmic Emo Night is about to launch.
You can catch The Wonder Stuff on their 40th anniversary UK tour with Inspiral Carpets in Leicester and Lincoln
The Wonder Stuff announced a 40th anniversary UK tour for October and December 2026
Derby’s growing farmers’ market is to expand outside for spring
Since its launch in January, the event has doubled in size
Make mum-entous memories this Mother’s Day Weekend as Gulliver’s Kingdom reopens in Matlock Bath
The Matlock Bath theme park will open its doors for the season on the weekend of March 14-15
Cast announcement for Bank of Dave the Musical opening at Curve this May
“If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s this: everybody hates bankers.”
Fabulous fun things to see and do this weekend in the East Midlands (March 6 – 8)
Stuck for ideas? We've got you covered!
