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LGBTQ+ community news across Birmingham, the West Midlands and the East Midlands.
New Statue to Remember LGBTQ+ Veterans
A new statue, to be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum,Staffordshire, will remember the experiences of LGBTQ+ veterans
Jan 27, 20253 min read
Janette Manrara Joins Chicago Tour Cast
Former Strictly dancer & presenter of ‘It Takes Two’, Janette Manrara, joins Chicago musical tour as Roxie Hart.
Jan 24, 20251 min read
Send in the Clown to Head on Tour
Send in the Clowns to tour the UK with their musical revue, C*ck of Ages.
Jan 22, 20251 min read
You Betta Merch donates proceeds in memory of The Vivienne
You Betta Merch announce that in loving memory of The Vivienne they’ll be donating the proceeds from her merchandise to Sahir House
Jan 19, 20252 min read
Notts Pride to Host Fundraising Winter Ball
Notts Pride, the East Midlands’ largest free Pride event, are hosting a Winter Ball
Jan 17, 20252 min read
Gang who used apps such as Grindr to target victims jailed
A gang of five men, who used dating apps including Grindr to lure victims and violently rob them have been jailed following convictions...
Jan 14, 20253 min read
Nottinghamshire GP practice withdraws vital trans healthcare
Nottinghamshire GP practice has announced that it will stop prescribing vital transgender healthcare to patients
Jan 2, 20253 min read
Opt-out testing diagnoses significant numbers of HIV & Hepatitis
Opt-out testing for HIV and Hepatitis in the Midlands is already identifying significant numbers of undiagnosed HIV and Hepatitis
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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
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
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 Day
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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
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
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 20, 20241 min read
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
Birmingham LGBT receive donation from Cadbury Foundation
Birmingham LGBT – a charity supporting the community – has received a donation from The Cadbury Foundation
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Joe Lycett shares ‘Manifesto for the Arts’
Joe Lycett has shared a ‘Manifesto for the Arts’ ahead of the upcoming governmental budget
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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 13, 20241 min read
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 7, 20242 min read
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 24, 20242 min read
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