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


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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Birmingham star of The Traitors joins LGBTQ+ modern slavery campaign
Traitors UK star, Miles Asteri has lent his voice to Causeway, a charity supporting LGBTQ+ survivors of modern slavery & human trafficking
Aug 4, 20242 min read
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Michael Marouli to perform at Walsall Pride
Drag Race UK star, Michael Marouli has announced that she will be performing at Walsall Pride in 2024.
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Karen Harding announced as a headliner for Walsall Pride 2024
Headlining the main stage of Walsall Pride this year is Karen Harding whose début single 'Say Something'
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Pride Bus in Birmingham is returned to routes following threat
A National Express West Midlands’ double-decker bus wrapped in the colours of the LGBTQ+ pride flag has been returned to public routes
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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Joe Lycett’s Harry Styles art t-shirt raises money for Greenpeace
A t-shirt featuring artwork of Harry Styles, created by Joe Lycett, is being sold to raise money for Greenpeace.
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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How will the Smithfield Development impact Birmingham Pride?
The Smithfield site has been used for many years by Birmingham Pride but how will development impact it?
Jun 21, 20242 min read
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Stafford Council overturn Pride flag decision
Stafford Borough Council overturned its decision following an open letter issued by Pride
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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Stafford Pride issues open letter to council on Pride flag decision
Stafford Pride organisers have issued an open letter to Stafford Borough Council expressing disappointment in the decision not to fly Pride
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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Planning approved for former CHIC premises
Planning has been approved in Birmingham for the former site of CHIC, LGBTQ+ nightclub
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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Fatt Projects launches free events accessibility guide
Fatt Projects has launched an events accessibility guide for nightlife and party organisers
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Bromyard to celebrate its first-ever pride
Bromyard, a town in the parish of Bromyard and Winslow, will be celebrating its first-ever pride in 2024.
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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