Notts Life – Neon Nottingham

Taking Baby Steps

Breast or bottle? Either way, you can face criticism. One mum’s new café aims to create a safe public space for all parents, however they choose to feed their baby.

BY ZOE BARNETT

After Daniel Wheeler’s mother’s death in 2012, a small inheritance allowed him to quit his day job and follow his dreams. Seven years later, he has created a thriving and essential community space for local creatives.

BY MEAGAN HUTCHINSON

Best of Notts, Notts Life

Home Is Where The `Art Is

Step into the life of local artist Matt Vardy and paint a picture of his story so far in the art scene here in Nottingham.

BY JUDE WINTER

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No Rhyme or Reason

Nottingham hosts a large, often hidden, poetry community bringing people from every walk of life together; along with classical poetry, people come forth with spoken word, storytelling, creative writing, slam poetry and soetry (sung poetry).

BY MILES VAN ALLISON

Environment, Issues, Notts Voices

A Breath of Fresher Air

With a growing climate crisis, ongoing protests have sparked the conversation about carbon neutrality, especially in the city of Nottingham. I spoke to Councillor Sally Longford, of the Nottingham City Council, about the vision inline for the city. Written by Mik Webster-Iacovou|Instagram & Twitter: @mikkebab|Image from: @MyNottingham Nottingham is set to become a carbon neutral […]

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Doughnut Stop Believing

How do you go from baking a dozen doughnuts at home to opening your fourth store in just five years? Megan Scaddan tells us how it’s done.

BY AEDAN SLATER

Crime, Issues, Notts Life, Notts Voices

Tipping Point: Paddy Tipping Interview

Nottinghamshire Police are keen to show that they’re doing all they can to protect women – but is Police Commissioner Paddy Tipping doing enough?

BY ANNABEL OSTELL

Best of Notts, Culture, Music, Notts Life, Notts Voices

Rapper’s Delight

Trevor Rose, founder of St Ann’s iconic studios CRS, tells us about his 27 years in the game.

BY MIK WEBSTER-IACOVOU

Issues, Notts Life, Notts Voices, Politics

Survival Kit

Caroline Kerr, founder of charity Bras Not Bombs, tell us what we can do for Europe’s refugees.

BY MORGAN MORRIS

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Super Mum

Eloise Dobson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. With four young children and a fight for survival on her hands, she still found the time to think of others

BY OLIVIA WIDDOWSON