A rainbow-coloured Pride bus is running on all of its routes again after being removed from one route in Birmingham following a threat to staff. A spokesperson for operator National Express West Midlands said on Tuesday, July 2 that it was “running on all routes” again after a risk assessment. They added that the rainbow […]
Councillor Bill Gavan, current Mayor of Sandwell, has been awarded an MBE for Political and Public Service, and for service to the LGBTQ+ community, in the New Year’s Honours List. Councillor Gavan was a founder chairman of Birmingham Pride, forming part of a small committee in 1996 which fundraised for the Birmingham Pride held in […]
A new competitive LGBTQ+ football team, Proud Baggies FC – “dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport” – has been announced in collaboration with West Bromwich Albion, Sandwell Council, and the Albion Foundation. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering a welcoming platform for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to engage in competitive football […]
Walsall Pride 2023 returned for its second year in the Arboretum Extension over the bank holiday weekend, on Saturday, August 26.
The Loft bar will become a hub where those who have experienced or witnesses a hate crime can report the incident.
Clayton Lee will be joining Fierce Festival’s team as the new artistic director after Aaron Wright left in the spring to become Head of Performance and Dance at the Southbank Centre, London.
Walsall Pride, which will be held on August Bank Holiday Saturday, have released their full line-up, which this year includes a star from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
The picnic is completely free to attend, and guests are encouraged to bring their own food and drink, as well as blankets and chairs to sit on. Some chairs will also be provided by Walsall Pride for those who don’t have their own, and guests are also welcome to make use of the steps in the area too.
Liam Duce appeared at Dudley Magistrate Court on June 15 where he pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words and behaviour after he was arrested for homophobic abused at a Wolves vs Chelsea match back on April 8. The 24-year-old, of High Park Crescent, Sedgley, was given a three-year football banning order and fined £461.
West Midlands’ Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, was challenged at Birmingham Pride on Saturday, May 27 over his force’s refusal to apologise for its past “witch-hunting of the LGBTQ+ community”.
