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


West Midlands Railway scheme removes gay man in response to anti-trans views
West Midlands Railway have removed a gay man from their ‘Adopt a Station’ Scheme in response to views shared on social media including anti-trans comments.
May 92 min read


Several Midlands Councils to ban Pride flags from their buildings under Reform UK
Reform UK plan to ban Pride flags from being flown in from council building including several across the Midlands.
May 81 min read


Football fan given banning order for homophobic abuse
A man has been handed a three-year football banning order for shouting homophobic abuse at a Birmingham City game in December last year
May 21 min read


Birmingham Pride ban political parties from the parade
Birmingham Pride has made the decision to ban some political parties, including Labour, from participating in this year’s parade, citing a lack of support for the trans community.
Apr 292 min read


Man arrested over assaults on trans rights protesters
A man in his 30s was arrested on Monday night after an incident on New Street on Saturday (26th April) afternoon in which several trans rights protesters assaulted.
Apr 291 min read


Rob Madge and Hannah Dodd announced in new Cabaret casting
London’s production of Cabaret has announced new casting with Coventry-born actor and theatre producer, Rob Madge to take on the role of Emcee and actor and model, Hannah Dodd to take on the role of Sally Bowles.
Apr 292 min read


Police investigate assault on trans protesters in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have confirmed they are carrying out CCTV investigation and witness enquiries to identify a possible suspect, following an assault on trans activist in Birmingham on Saturday 26th April.
Apr 271 min read


Trans activists attacked following Birmingham protest
Following a peaceful protest in Birmingham’s Victoria Square (26/04/2025), trans activists were attacked and spat at while marching together down New Street.
Apr 272 min read


Birmingham community protest in support of trans rights following Supreme Court ruling
This weekend, trans people and their allies gathered in Birmingham to protest the recent Supreme Court ruling and the ongoing attack on the trans community.
Apr 263 min read


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.
Apr 192 min read


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
Apr 182 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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