Plans have been confirmed for the future of LGBTQ+ youth support in Nottinghamshire. Under a new model, emotional health and wellbeing support delivered to LGBTQ+ children and young people across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will no longer be provided through a single specialist.

The award-winning musical Kinky Boots, tells the story of Charlie Price, who tries to save his family's shoe factory by partnering with drag queen, Lola, to create high-heeled boots with more endurance than those currently on the market. The musical was based on the 2005 film of the same name but the story was mostly inspired by true events that took place in Northamptonshire.

A We Are Queer AF investigation has found that 58 libraries across the UK currently house harmful material targeting trans children and their families. In response, Warwickshire-based Trans+ activist, Demitri Rodriguez, has launched action to remove the book Leamington Spa.

Wolverhampton-born emerging music artist, Sofie Anné is set to headline her début solo concert this March at The Grand Theatre, and joining her are two fellow Wolves artists: Wolverhampton-based grime artist and rapper, Reepa; and the UK’s first transgender rapper, Nate Ethan, who was also born and bred in the city.

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

LGBT Sparkle – a Wolverhampton-based social group that supports LGBTQ+ individuals and allies locally – won a National Diversity Award for ‘Community Organisation’ in the LGBTQ+ sub-category. While Katie Neeves, a trans ambassador who works as a presenter and event host, and now resides in the East Midlands also received an award for 'Positive Role Model' in the LGBT sub-category.

Following pressure from university societies, Warwick University have dropped their “performative” Pride event.

Wolverhampton Pride, due to take place on Saturday 7th June this year, has announced that award-winning trans and non-binary campaigner and speaker, Jude Guaitamacchi will host this year’s event.

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.

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’.

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.

This weekend, trans people and their allies gathered in Birmingham to protest the recent Supreme Court ruling and the ongoing attack on the trans community.

Trans Pride Birmingham have announced that they will be working with Eden Bar for 2025’s celebrations.

A teacher has allegedly been sacked from her position for refusing to use ‘He/Him’ pronouns for a pupil who wanted to socially transition

Leicester Pride march will be led by Europe’s largest trans flag, measuring 82ft long