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


Stafford Pride commence legal action against Reform UK-led Council
Stafford Pride organisers have announced, in a statement on social media, that they have commenced legal action against the Reform UK-led Staffordshire County Council
4 days ago2 min read


Rare Warhol artwork on display in Nottingham
Rare works by widely-regarded pop artist and filmmaker, Andy Warhol, have gone on display at Nottingham's Lakeside Arts Gallery.
6 days ago2 min read


Research highlights gender euphoria in video games for trans people
A project, conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham, highlights video gaming and its potential for gender exploration and euphoria for transgender players.
Jan 162 min read


Warwickshire to hold Queer History Tour
During LGBTQ+ History Month, which takes places in February in the UK, Warwickshire Pride are hosting queer history tours of Leamington Spa.
Jan 81 min read


New project to measure impact of LGBTQ+ cultural backlash
A new project, ‘The LGBTQIA+ Cultural Barometer’ aims to measure and understand the current climate surrounding LGBTQ+ culture programming and creatives in the UK, and the backlash it is experiencing.
Jan 63 min read


Notts Pride receives National Lottery Funding
Notts Pride, one of the East Midlands' leading LGBTQ+ charities and hosts of the region's largest free Pride event, held in Nottinghamshire, has been awarded funding from The National Lottery (TNL) Community Fund for its operations and events.
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Gay man from Iraq granted refugee status
A gay man from Iraq, Samir, has been granted refugee status after being supported by the charity Micro Rainbow at their West Midlands housing.
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Midlands charity welcomes new national HIV action plan
Midlands-based charity, Saving Lives, welcomes a new national HIV Action Plan announced by the government today (1st December) on World AIDS Day.
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre secures Lottery Funding and names first patron ahead of 50th Anniversary
Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre has named its first-ever patron, Katie Neeves, as they secure National Lottery funding ahead of their 50th Anniversary.
Nov 28, 20252 min read


Stoke-on-Trent to hold World AIDS Day Vigil
Project 93, a charity supporting people living with HIV in the Staffordshire region, have announced the details for this year’s World AIDS Day Vigil in North Staffordshire. Due to be held in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent on Monday 1st December, the event will commemorate World AIDS Day
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Leicester student crowned first openly gay Miss England winner
Grace Richardson (20), from Leicester was crowned the winner of Miss England 2025, making her the first openly gay winner of the beauty contest.
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance across the Midlands
Trans Day of Remembrance is held annually in November at the end of Trans Awareness Week, and across the Midlands community groups are uniting and events are being held to commemorate trans lives.
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Warwickshire Pride receives large donation to support LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum
Warwickshire Pride have received a £12,500 donation from CharityJob to support their work with LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum in the area.
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Birmingham-based artists join forces to centre real stories of HIV
Birmingham creatives are joining forces to give voice to people living with HIV, centring stories of hope for the future as they mark this year’s World AIDS Day held on 1st December.
Nov 12, 20253 min read


New queer trail on Staffordshire Moorlands celebrates LGBTQ+ stories
A new LGBTQ+ arts and heritage trail has been launched on the Staffordshire Moorlands, celebrating stories, creativity, history and connection from the community
Nov 9, 20252 min read


Leicestershire memorial walk to commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance
Leicestershire will commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance in 2025 with a memorial walk, honouring trans lives.
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Fatt Projects to hold fundraiser event in the wake of Manchester Pride insolvency
Birmingham-based queer non-profit, Fatt Projects, is hosting ‘The Big Bastard Bonanza’ fundraiser to recoup money in the wake Manchester Pride’s insolvency.
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose to reprise their roles in tour of Sylvia, the Olivier-nominated musical
Wolverhampton-born singer, songwriter and performer, Beverley Knight MBE will reprise her Olivier Award-winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst, alongside alongside Sharon Rose as the title character, Sylvia Pankhurst in the touring production of the Olivier-nominated musical, Sylvia.
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Rugby-based LGBTQ+ group condemns legal challenge accusing police of bias for attending Prides
Out-Out Group, an LGBTQ+ organisation based in Rugby, Warwickshire, has spoken up after a legal challenge was raised accusing the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) of bias for participating in Pride events
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Coventry-based trans artist, ANDI selected for the Clive Beardsmore Artist Award
The New Art Gallery Walsall has announced that Coventry-based, trans artist, ANDI has been selected as the recipient of the Clive Beardsmore Artist Award, and will be joining the gallery in residence next year.
Oct 21, 20251 min read
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