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


Missing Bar raises over £200 for World AIDS Day
Following the World AIDS Day vigil at memorial ribbons, Missing Bar, Birmingham raises over £200 for charity
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Wolverhampton to commemorate World AIDS Day
Wolverhampton LGBT+, along with Wolverhampton Council and The Methodist Church are hosting a memorial event to commemorate World AIDS Day
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Birmingham to commemorate World AIDS Day 2024
Birmingham AIDS and HIV Memorial team and the charity Saving Lives invite the community to join them on World AIDS DayÂ
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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Rumours of The Fox’s closure dispelled
After being informed of a rumour circulating the Gay Village about the possible closure of The Fox, its owner dispelled the rumours...
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Dear Evan Hansen to return to Birmingham
Due to popular demand, the UK tour of Dear Evan Hansen will return to Birmingham in 2025.
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Birmingham Pride’s Eva Echo becomes a Queer Britain Ambassador
Queer Britain – the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum – has announced new ambassadors including Birmingham Pride’s Eva Echo
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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Petition challenging Home Office Decision on gay spouse visa launched
Jack and George Scott-Lee are a married gay couple living in the West Midlands, whose marriage Visa has been rejected by the Home Office
Oct 19, 20242 min read
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Birmingham LGBT receive donation from Cadbury Foundation
Birmingham LGBT – a charity supporting the community – has received a donation from The Cadbury Foundation
Oct 18, 20241 min read
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Joe Lycett shares ‘Manifesto for the Arts’
Joe Lycett has shared a ‘Manifesto for the Arts’ ahead of the upcoming governmental budget
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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Wolverhampton LGBT+ receive funding for Sandwell
Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) have granted Wolverhampton LGBT+ (WLGBT+) £4750 to support those living in Sandwell.
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Midlands-based campaigner wins National Diversity Award
Pliny Soocoormanee, has been honoured with the prestigious National Diversity Award for Positive Role Model in the LGBT+ category
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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West Midlands baker, John, earns The Great British Bake Off Star Baker
John Mincher, a baker born & raised in the West Midlands, earned Star Baker in the premier episode of The Great Bake Off, S15
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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The Village Inn, Birmingham to relocate
The Village Inn, one of Birmingham’s oldest LGBTQ+ venues, has announced plans to move location
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Birmingham begins opt-out testing for HIV & hepatitis
After years of campaigning, opt-out testing for HIV and hepatitis has begun in Birmingham emergency departments
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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UOB call-out for trans+ fertility research participants
A call-out for trans and non-binary participants for a study about fertility services and consultations with the University of Birmingham
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Europe’s largest trans flag to lead Leicester Pride march
Leicester Pride march will be led by Europe’s largest trans flag, measuring 82ft long
Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Fatt Projects Announces Dancefloor ‘hymns’ Development
an exciting new project with Fatt Projects which will see the creation of dancefloor ‘hymns’. ‘Congregational’Â
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Chase Pride announces mini event for 2024
Despite having to cancel 2024’s Pride festival, Chase Pride have teased a mini pride event coming in September
Aug 28, 20241 min read
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Drag Night to raise money for Birmingham LGBT
Birmingham’s drag scene will be putting on a ‘Drag Night’ to raise money for a local LGBTQ+ cause &this year’s recipient is Birmingham LGBT
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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Staffordshire’s Archives and Heritage launch LGBTQ+ History Project
Staffordshire County Council Archives and Heritage Service introduced their new ‘Pride in Our Past’ LGBTQ+ Community History Project
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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