With 2025 marking the final year for Birmingham Pride’s use of the Smithfield site before development begins, it was clear that Birmingham Pride’s future would look different. Looking ahead to 2026, Birmingham Pride has announced a new chapter which will see a return to the Gay Village with a more community-focussed model.

West Midlands Police have charged a man with a series of thefts after people enjoying nights out in Birmingham city centre, including at venues in the Gay Village, were targeted.

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.

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.

In celebration of Lunar New Year, Midlands Rainbow exploring the connection shared between Chinatown and the Gay Village in Birmingham.

After being informed of a rumour circulating the Gay Village about the possible closure of The Fox, its owner dispelled the rumours...

The Village Inn, one of Birmingham’s oldest LGBTQ+ venues, has announced plans to move location

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

Planning has been approved in Birmingham for the former site of CHIC, LGBTQ+ nightclub