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

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New HIV prevention trial for women+ launched in Birmingham

A new, six-monthly injection to reduce the risk of HIV transmission is being offered to sexually active women in Birmingham as part of a new study.

6 days ago2 min read

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Nottingham to hold protest following Anti-trans Supreme Court Ruling

Nottingham Against Transphobia together with Nottingham Pastel Project, and Trans Pride Nottingham are holding a protest following the anti-trans Supreme Court ruling

7 days ago2 min read

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Photo of Mrs Mills, she wears a snake-skin style dress, jewellery, wig and make-up, she sits in a chair, is smiling, and has one hand on a red clutch bag. Her finger nails are painted red.

Midlands LGBTQ+ Community pay tribute to Mrs Mills

The LGBTQ+ community across Birmingham and the Midlands have been paying tribute following the news that Robert Mills, known to most as ‘Mrs Mills’ had sadly passed away over the weekend.

Apr 141 min read

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Photo of Ncuti Gatwa & Edward Bluemel to promote the play, Ncuti stands behind Edward with his arms wrapped around him in a ‘fighting’/rivalry motion.

Ncuti Gatwa & Edward Bluemel cast in new play about Shakespeare and Marlowe’s rivalry

Ncuti Gatwa & Edward Bluemel are set to star in a new play that explores the rivalry between playwrights William Shakespeare, Christopher (Kit) Marlowe.

Apr 142 min read

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Image shows a black and white photo of Lady Leshurr performing on stage, either side of her are two dancers, the audience can be seen in the background and smoke machines have been used.

Grime artists including Lady Leshurr collab with Symphony Orchestra

A line-up of Birmingham-based rap and grime artists, including openly pansexual Lady Leshurr, have collaborated with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) to show that "symphonic music is for everyone”.

Apr 131 min read

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Joe Lycett has blonde short hair, is smiling and holding a folder, and he wears a ruffled outfit in the colours of the Pansexual flag yellow, pink and blue.

Joe Lycett creates ‘United States of Birmingham’

As part of an upcoming new series for Sky Max, comedian, presenter and Brummy bab, Joe Lycett, has bought together the ‘United States of Birmingham’

Apr 121 min read

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Hereford Pride cancelled and organisation closing down

Hereford Pride have made the decision to cancel 2025's pride event and shut down the organisation due to the economic climate

Apr 91 min read

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A garland of pride progress intersex inclusion flags hung up outside somewhere, trees can be seen in the background

Group set up for LBGTQ+ community in rural East Midlands

Megan Atkinson from Leicestershire, set up the group ‘Queer Adventure Collective’ as a safe space for LGBTQ+ people from smaller communities

Apr 71 min read

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Promotional image for the musical, there is a silhouette of someone playing a fiddle, and beneath them it reads: Fiddler on the Roof

Olivier Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof coming to Birmingham

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof, which comes to Birmingham later this year, has picked up several Olivier Awards

Apr 61 min read

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Image shows a colourful children's classroom with desks and plastic blue chairs, in the background, trays with stationary folders etc. can be seen

Data highlights Birmingham primary schools in suspensions and exclusions for homophobia and transphobia

Department of Education data reveals homophobic & transphobic abuse resulting in suspensions in Birmingham primary schools has increased

Apr 53 min read

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Promotional image of Billy and Bev for the Olivier Awards. Both Black people, and are made-up and glamorous. Billy wears a gold shirt and white coat over his shoulders, he has large rings on most of his fingers. He has short black hair and a stubbly beard. Beverley wears a cream dress, earrings and has big, black curly hair that frames her face.

Wolverhampton's Beverley Knight collabs with Billy Porter in new song

Singer-songwriter & actress, Beverley Knight has collaborated with American actor &singer, Billy Porter on new single, Never Say Never.

Apr 42 min read

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Kate Butch in a red and brunette wig and red dress, she is coming through a window, holding the cartains apart

Review: Kate Butch Wuthering Shites at The Old Joint Stock

Drag Race UK star, Kate Butch is on tour across the UK with Wuthering Shites, visiting Birmingham’s Old Joint Stock

Mar 292 min read

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Baga Chipz is a drag queen wearing exaggerated make up, a blonde bob wig, and a pink dress with feathers framing the top. She has visible tattoos on her arms and holds a chip in one hand like a cigarette, between her fingers. The background of the image is a light blue.

Baga Chipz to headline Stafford Pride

Stafford Pride is returning for its second year in 2025, with Drag Race star Baga Chipz to headline

Mar 261 min read

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A medical professional in blue gloves can be seen testing a blood sample under a microscope

HIV & Hepatitis Opt-out Testing Expands to all Birmingham Emergency Departments

Following the success of opt-out testing at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the scheme has been expanded to all A&E departments in Birmingham

Mar 252 min read

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Photo of Vicki Vivacious. Behind Vicki is a disco ball, glittery background. She wears a black wig with wig feathers in the front, drag make-up, and a long-sleeved black and white dress with mixed patterns including zebra print, and white feathers across the front. Vicki is also wearing dangly earrings in black and white stones hanging in a diamond shape.

Drag Race Star to headline Leicestershire town's first Pride celebration

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star, Vicki Vivacious, will be headlining Coalville’s first pride event.

Mar 241 min read

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Image shows the gay couple crochet down with the dog in front of them. Justin wears a yellow and black shirt and an orange hat, and blue jeans and Richard wears a black and white shirt and sunglasses and black jeans. The dog is small, terrier like scruffy with grey-ish fur. Bear also wears a green harness and lead.

Birmingham Couple find 'love at first bark' at The Dog House

Birmingham couple, Richard & Justin, appeared on the latest episode of The Dog House, in search of a four-legged friend

Mar 222 min read

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Peter Tatchell at Birmingham Pride talking to the Police Chief. Peter wears a blue shirt and a rainbow tie. The Police Chief wears a uniform and a rainbow flower garland around his neck.

Peter Tatchell Foundation increases pressure on West Midlands Police to apologise for historic homophobia

Peter Tatchell Foundation write to West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster demanding an apology for historic homophobia

Mar 202 min read

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Image shows La Voix a drag queen and her dad also in drag as Voix La, both wear red wigs, make-up and red dress with gold tassels that replicate stage curtains

Eden Bar announces La Voix and Voix La for Pride

Eden Bar has announced that Drag Race UK season 6 star, La Voix, will be performing at the venue during Birmingham Pride weekend

Mar 151 min read

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Kimberly Wyatt joins Wolverhampton Pride line-up

Kimberly Wyatt has been announced as the next name in the line-up for Wolverhampton Pride’s 2025 event.

Mar 141 min read

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Marisha Wallace, Jason Manford, Michael Ball stand on stage, their arms outstretched in welcoming joy. Marisha wears a black dress, and the two men wear black suits.

Big Night of Musicals returns

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals returns in 2025, with numbers from some of the UK’s best West End and touring productions

Mar 132 min read

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