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Trans outreach planned for Birmingham to include topless demo
Defund Transphobes (Def Trans), a UK-wide grassroots activist community for trans+ justice, are organising trans outreach demos in Birmingham, including a topless demo in Victoria Square.
Jun 5, 20251 min read


Stafford Pride refute claims of tax-payer funding
Stafford Pride have released a statement refuting the claims made by the new Leader of Staffordshire County Council, Councillor Ian Cooper, that the local Pride event is funded by tax payers.
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Artwork at National Trust’s Hardwick Hall altered in anti-trans vandalism
An artwork, ‘A Virtuous Woman’, held at National Trust’s Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire has been targeted in anti-trans vandalism, unpicking deliberate pink, blue and white stitches through J.K. Rowling’s name in the piece’s embroidery.
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Responding to the EHRC consultation
A quick guide to responding to the EHRC consultation following the Supreme Court ruling defining a women as 'biological'.
Jun 3, 20251 min read


Alt events planned in Boycott of University of Warwick's Pride Month
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’.
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Wolverhampton LGBTQ+ Bar to be put on the market
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.
Jun 3, 20251 min read


Telford Pride returned after more than a decade
Telford Pride returned to the Shropshire town in 2025 after a break of more than a decade.
Jun 2, 20251 min read


New queer series set in early noughties Nottingham coming to BBC
An adaptation of Paris Lees’ memoir ‘What It Feels Like For A Girl’ – set in Nottingham during the early noughties – is coming to the BBC during Pride Month this year.
May 29, 20253 min read


Review: Marie & Rosetta at the Wolverhampton Grand
Written by George Brant and starring Wolverhampton's own, Beverley Knight, Marie & Rosetta is an intimate portrayal of the Godmother of rock ‘n’ roll, Rosetta Tharpe, and her singing partner Marie Knight; shining a dazzling spotlight on this often-forgotten yet revolutionary duo from music history.
May 28, 20252 min read


The Full Fatt Sound choir announce their first public concert
The Full Fatt Sound, a queer choir in Birmingham from Fatt Projects, have announced their first concert date in July.
May 27, 20252 min read


Teacher loses dismissal case after accessing trans pupil’s safeguarding record
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.
May 27, 20251 min read


Reflections & Photos: Birmingham Pride 2025
Birmingham Pride 2025, photos from the parade and reflections on the event and the city's community.
May 25, 20252 min read


‘Beyond Glitter & Feathers: My Artivism is my Pride’ exhibition opens at Birmingham’s Back to Backs
‘Beyond Glitter & Feathers: My Artivism is my Pride’ exhibition – showcasing the work and activism of artist Garry Jones – opens at Birmingham’s Back to Backs this May bank holiday for Birmingham Pride weekend.
May 23, 20252 min read


Interview: writer and drag artist, Thom Seddon
Thom Seddon, also known as drag artist Nana Arthole, is a writer and entertainer based in Nottingham whose verse novella ‘Men Holding Hands’ was published at the end of 2024. Thom talks inspiration, writing process, and independent publishing.
May 21, 20254 min read


Concerns raised regarding church site of Leicester’s HIV memorial
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”.
May 21, 20252 min read


Drag Queen Gardener working with V&A Dundee for exhibition
Professional gardener and horticulturalist, Tom Leonard from Warwickshire, also known as The Drag Queen Gardener, has announced a formal ambassadorship for the V&A Dundee for a new exhibition. Garden Futures: Designing with Nature.
May 19, 20252 min read


The Best Reviewed Show in West End History, Operation Mincemeat, to go on tour
that the Olivier Award®-winning and Tony Award® nominated Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is launching a globe-spanning World Tour, hitting venues in Birmingham and across the Midlands.
May 19, 20252 min read


HIV and AIDS memorial garden unveiled in Leicester
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.
May 17, 20252 min read


University of Warwick called out over changes to Trans Inclusion Code of Conduct policy
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.
May 16, 20253 min read


Birmingham Royal Ballet: Dancing With Pride
Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) are returning to this year's Birmingham Pride during May Bank Holiday weekend with two separate performances, including El Amor es amor, in support of the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
May 16, 20252 min read
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