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Birmingham LGBT Centre receives £9K donation
Ahead of its move to its new centre home in September, Birmingham LGBT have received a donation of £9,609 from the Morrisons Foundation. The cash boost from the supermarket’s charity foundation has covered the costs of creating and furnishing a training room at Birmingham LGBT’s new facility.
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Nottingham officially recognises LGBTQ+ District
During Notts Pride weekend celebrations, it was announced that the city’s vibrant ‘Rainbow Quarter’ centred around Hockley would become an officially recognised LGBTQ+ District by the city.
Jul 27, 20252 min read


A new dawn for Birmingham Pride
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.
Jul 21, 20253 min read


Thief who targeted nightlife in the Gay Village charged
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.
Jun 21, 20251 min read


West Midlands Railway scheme removes gay man in response to anti-trans views
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.
May 9, 20252 min read


Midlands LGBTQ+ Community pay tribute to Mrs Mills
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.
Apr 14, 20251 min read


Lunar New Year: Chinatown & the Gay Village, a shared history
In celebration of Lunar New Year, Midlands Rainbow exploring the connection shared between Chinatown and the Gay Village in Birmingham.
Jan 29, 20254 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


The Village Inn, Birmingham to relocate
The Village Inn, one of Birmingham’s oldest LGBTQ+ venues, has announced plans to move location
Sep 23, 20241 min read


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 17, 20241 min read


Planning approved for former CHIC premises
Planning has been approved in Birmingham for the former site of CHIC, LGBTQ+ nightclub
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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