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Leicestershire town left without LGBT safe space after closure of bar

LGBTQ+ people in the Leicestershire town of Melton Mowbray have been left without a safe space after the closure of Charlie’s Bar.

3 days ago2 min read

New Virtual Exhibition explores LGBTQ+ stories

Culture Leicestershire presents a new virtual exhibition, ‘Villiers Revealed’; designed to explore LGBTQ+ stories within the county’s museum collection.

3 days ago2 min read

Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre with Katie Neeves

Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre secures Lottery Funding and names first patron ahead of 50th Anniversary

Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre has named its first-ever patron, Katie Neeves, as they secure National Lottery funding ahead of their 50th Anniversary.

Nov 28, 20252 min read

Leicestershire memorial walk to commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance

Leicestershire will commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance in 2025 with a memorial walk, honouring trans lives.

Nov 4, 20252 min read

Pride flag complaints sent to businesses in anonymous letter writing campaign

A deli in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, is one of several businesses to receive an anonymous letter complaining about the flying of Pride flags.

Jul 4, 20252 min read

Photo of Vicki Vivacious. Behind Vicki is a disco ball, glittery background. She wears a black wig with wig feathers in the front, drag make-up, and a long-sleeved black and white dress with mixed patterns including zebra print, and white feathers across the front. Vicki is also wearing dangly earrings in black and white stones hanging in a diamond shape.

Drag Race Star to headline Leicestershire town's first Pride celebration

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star, Vicki Vivacious, will be headlining Coalville’s first pride event.

Mar 24, 20251 min read

Queer-led ceilidh band for weddings, parties and more! The Rainbow Folk. Friendly, inclusive, accessible. Spreading queer joy, one ceilidh at a time!