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Midlands names celebrated in Pride Power List
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.
Jun 272 min read
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LGBTQ+ veterans get first look at memorial commemorating their service
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.
Jun 253 min read
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Birmingham-based trans activist wins 'Queer Leader' Award
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.
Jun 122 min read
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Mean Girls Musical tour announced for Wolverhampton
The award-winning Mean Girls: The Musical is coming to Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre in June 2026, after a successful West End run.
Jun 122 min read
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Wolverhampton LGBTQ+ Bar to be put on the market
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.
Jun 31 min read
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Reflections & Photos: Birmingham Pride 2025
Birmingham Pride 2025, photos from the parade and reflections on the event and the city's community.
May 252 min read
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The Best Reviewed Show in West End History, Operation Mincemeat, to go on tour
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.
May 192 min read
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Redditch Pride returns in 2025
Redditch Pride returns to the town in 2025 on Saturday 7th June from 11am with the parade.
May 141 min read
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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 92 min read
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Several Midlands Councils to ban Pride flags from their buildings under Reform UK
Reform UK plan to ban Pride flags from being flown in from council building including several across the Midlands.
May 81 min read
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Rob Madge and Hannah Dodd announced in new Cabaret casting
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.
Apr 292 min read
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Meet the Midlands MUAs competing in Glow Up
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.
Apr 282 min read
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Nottingham to hold protest following Anti-trans Supreme Court Ruling
Nottingham Against Transphobia together with Nottingham Pastel Project, and Trans Pride Nottingham are holding a protest following the anti-trans Supreme Court ruling
Apr 182 min read
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Interview: Tom Aspaul on upcoming album, Cabin Fever
Singer and songwriter from Wolverhampton, Tom Aspaul, talks to Midlands Rainbow about his upcoming album, Cabin Fever.
Apr 83 min read
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Data highlights Birmingham primary schools in suspensions and exclusions for homophobia and transphobia
Department of Education data reveals homophobic & transphobic abuse resulting in suspensions in Birmingham primary schools has increased
Apr 53 min read
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Big Night of Musicals returns
The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals returns in 2025, with numbers from some of the UK’s best West End and touring productions
Mar 132 min read
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LGBTQ+ History: Sally ‘Tammie’ Ryan
Sally Ryan was an American artist & sculptor, queer icon & co-founder of the Garman-Ryan Collection housed at The New Art Galley, Walsall
Mar 92 min read
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LGBTQ+ History Month: William Chappell
Born 27th September 1907 in Wolverhampton, William (Billy) Chappell was a British dancer, ballet designer and director.
Feb 52 min read
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New Statue to Remember LGBTQ+ Veterans
A new statue, to be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum,Staffordshire, will remember the experiences of LGBTQ+ veterans
Jan 273 min read
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Midlands-based campaigner wins National Diversity Award
Pliny Soocoormanee, has been honoured with the prestigious National Diversity Award for Positive Role Model in the LGBT+ category
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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