Midlands-based charity, Saving Lives, welcomes a new national HIV Action Plan announced by the government today (1st December) on World AIDS Day.

Trans Day of Remembrance is held annually in November at the end of Trans Awareness Week, and across the Midlands community groups are uniting and events are being held to commemorate trans lives.

Lauren Rowles OBE, who has been described by British Rowing as the greatest rower of all time, has announced her retirement from the sport, after over a decade of success on the water.

Dragged to the Musicals, a live vocals tour starring Divina De Campo, Veronica Green, Le Fil, Mimi Chanel and Viola is heading out on tour from September. Ahead of its opening, Midlands Rainbow spoke to Divina De Campo about the all-singing extravaganza that will be playing at several venues across the region.

Several Labour MPs, including representatives from the Midlands, have supported trans rights in letters responding to concerns from their constituents.

The National Diversity Awards, which celebrates the achievements of grassroots communities tackling issues in society, have announced the shortlisted nominees for 2025’s awards, and among them are activists from/based in the Midlands.

Northampton Pride – due to take place on Saturday 12th July 2025 – has announced the line-up for the festival which includes a talented collection of singers, performers and entertainers

Telford Pride returned to the Shropshire town in 2025 after a break of more than a decade.

Shifnal Pride, held at St. Andrew’s Church in Shropshire will return for a second year in 2025; uniting the LGBTQ+ community and people of faith.

LGBTQ+ History Month: Tom Wakefield. Learn about the life of gay author, teacher & 'house mother' who opened his home to bisexual & gay men

On Saturday 1st March, the newly transformed Eden will celebrate their launch night at 138 Gooch Street, Birmingham with an evening of enter

James Whale was an English film director, theatre director and actor, who was often dubbed “The Queen of Hollywood".

Opt-out testing for HIV and Hepatitis in the Midlands is already identifying significant numbers of undiagnosed HIV and Hepatitis

Interview with Bally Singh, Gaydio DJ & one of the internet's favourite 'meme-queens' about his foray into stand-up comedy for charity.