The essential start to your weekend - entertainment ideas and a few laughs.

David Jackson sits in with The Coffee Shop and all that's good about Nottinghamshire life.

The best stories of the week on BBC Radio Nottingham.

Great entertainment for your Summer Saturday with Verity.

Dean Jackson and the supreme team with The Shires, Peczy, Heather Flint and a preview of SO Festival as well as a look back at the SONAR gig in Mansfield.

Dean Jackson and the team with Heather Flint, Deeper Than Forever and a review of the Old Library gig in Mansfield.

Devon reflects the big stateside soul events - BET awards and the 20th Essence Music

BBC Radio Nottingham joins BBC Radio 5 live.