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A line-up of alternative LGBTQ+ events has been organised in a boycott of Warwick University’s institution-led Pride Month, in response to the university suspending its ‘Trans Inclusion Policy’.

The owners of The White Heart, Wolverhampton – Dale, Shaun and Ricki – have announced that they will be putting the bar on the market but add that the bar will not be closing.

Telford Pride returned to the Shropshire town in 2025 after a break of more than a decade.

The Full Fatt Sound, a queer choir in Birmingham from Fatt Projects, have announced their first concert date in July.

A Christian teacher (referred to as A) has lost an unfair dismissal and religious discrimination claim in a hearing that took place at Nottingham Employment Tribunal Centre, after accessing a trans pupil's safeguarding record.

Holy Trinity Church, behind which the HIV memorial garden can be found, has been called out as a homophobic organisation with several of its clergy having publicly spoken out against what they call the “LGBTQ agenda”.

A memorial garden dedicated to those who are currently living with HIV, as well as those who have lost their lives or loved ones to the HIV and AIDS pandemic has been officially opened in Leicester.

Students at the University of Warwick have voiced their concerns after a Trans Inclusion Code of Conduct policy was updated as a result of the EHRC's interim guidance.

Redditch Pride returns to the town in 2025 on Saturday 7th June from 11am with the parade.

Shifnal Pride, held at St. Andrew’s Church in Shropshire will return for a second year in 2025; uniting the LGBTQ+ community and people of faith.

Joe Lycett’s chaotically fun Friday night show, Late Night Lycett, has won a second BAFTA Award at this year’s TV ceremony.

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.

Reform UK plan to ban Pride flags from being flown in from council building including several across the Midlands.

A man has been handed a three-year football banning order for shouting homophobic abuse at a Birmingham City game in December last year

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.