Out-Out Group, an LGBTQ+ organisation based in Rugby, Warwickshire, has spoken up after a legal challenge was raised accusing the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) of bias for participating in Pride events

The Yard, a much-loved LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub in Coventry, has been named among the top 10% of businesses internationally in TripAdvisor's 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards.

‘Autumn is Queer’ in Coventry is a campaign of joyful programmed events and activities celebrating the resilience and creativity of the LGBTQ+ community. Taking part in Coventry and across the wider West Midlands region, the events range from performances, music and stand-up comedy to walks, workshops, and craft fairs.

Matthew Jonathan (39), who pleaded guilty to the murder of Jamie Gowler (54), was sentence to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 32 years at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 5th September, the Crown Prosecution said.

Dudley Pride will return to the town centre this September for a free event with a full line-up of performances plus a market of street stalls.

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

2025’s Pride Power List from The Guardian has been announced, and among the activist, celebrities, icons and individuals from the LGBTQ+ community in the top 100 are many names from across the Midlands region.

LGBTQ+ veterans have been given a first look at a new memorial that is due to be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this August.

Birmingham-based trans activist, writer and public speaker, Eva Echo, has been selected for a prestigious award by We Create Space; recognised for her contributions as a Queer Leader.

The award-winning Mean Girls: The Musical is coming to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre in June 2026, after a successful West End run.

The owners of The White Heart, Wolverhampton – Dale, Shaun and Ricki – have announced that they will be putting the bar on the market but add that the bar will not be closing.

Birmingham Pride 2025, photos from the parade and reflections on the event and the city's community.

that the Olivier Award®-winning and Tony Award® nominated Best Musical, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is launching a globe-spanning World Tour, hitting venues in Birmingham and across the Midlands.

Redditch Pride returns to the town in 2025 on Saturday 7th June from 11am with the parade.

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.

Reform UK plan to ban Pride flags from being flown in from council building including several across the Midlands.

London’s production of Cabaret has announced new casting with Coventry-born actor and theatre producer, Rob Madge to take on the role of Emcee and actor and model, Hannah Dodd to take on the role of Sally Bowles.

The make-up competition series, Glow Up, is set to return for a seventh series and among the announced contestants are several hailing from the Midlands.

Nottingham Against Transphobia together with Nottingham Pastel Project, and Trans Pride Nottingham are holding a protest following the anti-trans Supreme Court ruling

Singer and songwriter from Wolverhampton, Tom Aspaul, talks to Midlands Rainbow about his upcoming album, Cabin Fever.