Dot to Dot takes over much of Nottingham City today
Live music can be found all day today with a £35 wristband for the Dot to Dot festival which spans 19 venues across the city center.
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Nottingham bank holiday packed with medieval events
Jousts, archery, Robin Hood stories and medieval camps are taking over Nottinghamshire this bank holiday weekend, with themed events running at Nottingham Castle, Newstead Abbey and Sherwood Forest.
Second volume on Queer Nottingham histories to be celebrated at Central Library
CJ DeBarra's latest work covers LGBT+ society in Nottingham between 1991 and 2020.
Great Britain, falling behind on World Championship league table, fight on
Great Britain are yet to pick up a point in the IIHF World Championship but there's still time for the tide to turn.
Nottingham tests European-style mobility hub by the Trent
A temporary “mobility hub” has opened at Victoria Embankment, offering bike repairs, e-bike tryouts and cycling support as Nottingham continues investing in active travel infrastructure.
NTU Graduate Festival 2026 showcases innovation for the public
NTU students across many creative schools are hoping to get a foot in their respective industries by catching the eye of insiders, as well as proudly showing their work to the public.
Nottingham Dementia Action Week begins with dozens of events
Dementia Action Week has started across Nottinghamshire, with support groups, awareness sessions and memory activities taking place throughout the week as charities push for earlier action and greater public understanding of dementia.
Nottingham map opens up city's literary story
Morning briefing · Nottingham Sun 17 May Weather data by Open-Meteo. Temperature 9° to 15°C Rain Showers through the day Wind Gusts 22 mph Sunset 20:58 Ride details Good to ride Recommended gear * Jacket * Light layers Best times to ride Windy today 1. 06 9° 2. 09 11° 3.
Lady Bay Arts Festival open this weekend
Lady Bay Arts Festival runs across today and tomorrow, where artists, gardens, and church halls are filled with local art.
Framework Community Network event returns for third year
Framework Community Network is convened once again, this time highlighting the work on the Nottingham Recovery Network.
Marketing training for SMEs in Nottingham today
Free UKSPF-backed training at Eastwood Hall today will help small businesses across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire sharpen their marketing, as part of a wider network of public business support.
Nottingham wildlife walk follows Big Garden Birdwatch results
Nottingham Green Guardians are leading a free riverside wildlife walk along the Trent today, encouraging people to connect with nature during Mental Health Awareness Week as new Birdwatch data shows changing bird populations across Nottinghamshire.
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Norwich Castle revival talk comes as our Castle rebuilds footfall
A Nottingham talk on the transformation of Norwich Castle comes as Nottingham Castle continues rebuilding confidence after its troubled reopening and council takeover, with visitor numbers now beginning to recover.
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Nottingham conference highlights gaps in mental healthcare
Mental Health Awareness Week begins, with events across Nottingham encouraging people to talk openly about mental health. University of Nottingham is also hosting a conference focused on improving care for underserved communities.
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Nottingham soapbox racers roll into Old Market Square
The Nottingham Super Soapbox Challenge kicks off this morning with gravity-powered carts, hay bale crashes, and a business-backed push to bring more people into the city centre.
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Newark County Show returns with farming and falconry
The 141st Nottinghamshire County Show takes over Newark Showground today with animal demonstrations, lawn mower racing, food stalls, and a new “Ask a Farmer” feature aimed at answering questions for those new to the industry.
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Hyson Green event explores climate change and displacement
FluentinBoth returns to New Art Exchange with poetry, music and storytelling exploring how climate change can disproportionately affect communities and contribute to displacement and social division.
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Nottingham artists show years of change at BACKLIT
BACKLIT’s EDITION26 exhibition pairs older and newer works from Nottingham artists, as the gallery itself enters a new chapter after buying its Ashley Street home.
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Nottingham pubs face pressure as closures rise across UK
Three Nottinghamshire venues are among those at risk as industry figures show nearly two pubs closing each day in early 2026, with rising costs, redevelopment plans and company restructures all contributing to a challenging outlook for the sector.
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Nottingham Castle hosts MacBryde and Colquhoun exhibition
Over 100 works chart the rise and struggles of artists Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun, whose success in 1940s London gave way to hardship shaped by war, poverty, and persecution, now explored in a new Nottingham Castle exhibition.
Weekly Round-up
Soapbox racing and County Fair are top of this week's calendar
A mix of sport, music, markets and workshops across Nottinghamshire this week, from sailing open days to poetry nights and vintage fairs.
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Notts Street Food Festival meets Blaze vs Surrey at Trent Bridge
A bank holiday double bill sees league-leading Blaze host Surrey in a 50-over One Day Cup match, alongside a 17-stall street food festival at Trent Bridge.
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Open Studios Notts features 50 spaces to see rarely revealed art
Throughout the month, venues across Nottinghamshire are opening their doors for people to see art.
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Nottingham hosts GB vs Italy ice hockey World Championship warm-up
Great Britain face Italy at the Motorpoint Arena today in the second of four exhibition games before the 2026 World Championship, with several Nottingham Panthers favourites in the squad.