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LGBTQ+ community news across Birmingham, the West Midlands and the East Midlands.


The Rep, Birmingham to host free LGBTQ+ comedy masterclass
As part of an LGBTQ+ community comedy project, The Rep Theatre, Birmingham are hosting a free comedy masterclass with renowned comedian Angie Belcher. The event will be held on Saturday 16th August 12pm-4.30pm
2 days ago2 min read


Remembering Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness & LGBTQ+ Rights Supporter
Just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath, for a one-off final performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park, the world had to say goodbye to the band’s frontman and LGBT+ rights supporter, Ozzy Osbourne.
3 days ago2 min read


A new dawn for Birmingham Pride
With 2025 marking the final year for Birmingham Pride’s use of the Smithfield site before development begins, it was clear that Birmingham Pride’s future would look different. Looking ahead to 2026, Birmingham Pride has announced a new chapter which will see a return to the Gay Village with a more community-focussed model.
5 days ago3 min read


Drag Race stars to headline Walsall Pride cabaret stage
Hosted by the Red Lion’s own, Cleo Andrews, Walsall Pride’s cabaret stage, each year, features a line-up of drag performers and in 2025, not one but two Drag Race UK stars have been announced.
6 days ago1 min read


Liberty X to headline Walsall Pride 2025
Noughties pop group, Liberty X, have been announced as a headliner for this year’s Walsall Pride event.
Jul 172 min read


Birmingham LGBT to move to Hurst Street
This summer, Birmingham LGBT – which is currently located on Holloway Circus – will be re-locating into the heart of Birmingham’s Gay Village to a brand-new centre on Hurst Street.
Jul 162 min read


Cannock Chase MP calls for review on parental leave
The government has launched a review of parental leave after calls from Cannock Chase MP, Josh Newbury, to change the law and require all employers to offer six week's paternity pay for new fathers.
Jul 142 min read


Eff-able anthology to hold book event in Birmingham
Eff-able, “a spicy anthology of queer crip poetry”, will celebrate its publication with an event held in Birmingham during Disability Pride Month.
Jul 112 min read


Tribunal judgment marks win for trans+ community
A tribunal against the Met police, filed by a ‘gender critical’ person has received a judgment, handed down by Employment Judge Morton, marking a win for trans activists and voices after it was found that the claimant’s claims are “not well founded”.
Jul 92 min read


Queer Brewing collab with Joe Lycett in support of Queen’s Heath Pride
The UK’s queer and trans-owned brewery, Queer Brewing, have launched a new collaboration with Brummy comedian and presenter, Joe Lycett and Queen’s Heath venue The Juke, in support of Queen’s Heath Pride.
Jul 72 min read


Reform’s row over Pride flag labelled ‘pathetic’
Ellie Chowns, the Green Party member for North Herefordshire, has labelled a row that has broken out in Warwickshire over Pride flags as ‘pathetic’.
Jul 62 min read


Pride flag complaints sent to businesses in anonymous letter writing campaign
A deli in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, is one of several businesses to receive an anonymous letter complaining about the flying of Pride flags.
Jul 42 min read


Midlanders shortlisted in National Diversity Awards
The National Diversity Awards, which celebrates the achievements of grassroots communities tackling issues in society, have announced the shortlisted nominees for 2025’s awards, and among them are activists from/based in the Midlands.
Jul 42 min read


Line-up for Walsall’s Pride Picnic in the Park
Walsall Pride have announced the line-up for their Pride Picnic in the Park; a celebration that will feature music and entertainment.
Jul 31 min read


Rainbow bench painted black in strange act of vandalism
A bench decorated with a rainbow, in the Derbyshire town of Heanor, has been painted black in a strange act of vandalism
Jul 22 min read


Nadia Whittome urges MPs to listen to mass trans rights lobby
A mass trans rights lobby in Westminster, took place on Wednesday 25th June, with Labour MP for Nottingham East, Nadia Whittome, urging other MPs to listen to concerns.
Jun 272 min read


LGBTQ+ veterans get first look at memorial commemorating their service
LGBTQ+ veterans have been given a first look at a new memorial that is due to be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this August.
Jun 253 min read


Notts Pride returns next month with exciting changes and line-up
Notts Pride, returns next month with an exciting line-up that includes: Drag Race UK's Rilesa Slaves, Girlband!, Jason Kwan, Su I Think, ROB.GREEN, and Tom Aspaul.
Jun 252 min read


Pride Flag moved after objection from Christian Bookshop
Matlock Town Council, in Derbyshire, has relocated a Pride flag after a Christian bookshop made an objection.
Jun 223 min read


Over 1000 people attend Nottingham Trans Pride March
Nottingham Trans Pride was held on Saturday 21st June 2025, beginning with a march from Hockley's Broadway Cinema at 11am, and speeches in the Old Market Square from noon. The event was well attended with over 1000 people
Jun 212 min read
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