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MP Jess Phillips locks horns with anti-LGBT equality protesters outside Anderton Park School
Staff Reporter
May 20, 2019
Yardley MP Jess Phillips clashed with protesters outside Anderton Park Primary School this morning, where activists opposing teaching of LGBT equality have continued to disrupt lessons at the Birmingham school. Tensions…
Here’s the best LGBTQ+ clubs and bars to visit during Birmingham Pride!
Joshua Williams
May 19, 2019
Hurst Street, in Birmingham’s Southside district, is home of the second city’s queer nightlife and events. Though queer nightlife in this area predominantly centres around the iconic Nightingale Club, the…
Here’s the Main Stage line-up for Birmingham Pride 2019!
Rhi Storer
May 19, 2019
With organisers promising the largest ever main stage, Birmingham Pride is set to welcome an incredible array of talent to the Main Stage next weekend! Following on from the carnival parade,…
As International Day Against Homophobia is celebrated, survey finds 70% of LGBT people harassed at work
Rhi Storer
May 17, 2019
Nearly seven in 10 lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people have been sexually harassed at work, according to research for the Trades Union Congress revealing a “hidden epidemic”. The…
International internet legend Grumpy Cat dies, aged seven
Staff Reporter
May 17, 2019
Internet meme sensation Grumpy Cat has died at the age of seven, according to her owners. In a statement released on social media, it was revealed the online celebrity had passed away on…
New congestion tackling centre to get a test run during Cricket World Cup in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
May 16, 2019
The region’s new congestion-busting transport co-ordination centre is set to step into action this summer as Birmingham plays host to the Cricket World Cup. Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is set to…
The Cricket World Cup is coming to Birmingham: What, when, who and where?
Staff Reporter
May 14, 2019
The city is preparing for a taste of international sporting frenzy this summer as Birmingham plays host to the Cricket World Cup. Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is set to host five international…
Birmingham LGBT unveils new inclusive flag for this year’s Pride celebrations
Rhi Storer
May 11, 2019
Birmingham LGBT will unveil its new flag this Friday (17 May) at an event to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia. The charity will be joining other national…
Soweto Kinch, Salma Yaqoob, Maz Saleem and Lowkey pledge support for pro-Palestine rally
Staff Reporter
May 10, 2019
Birmingham activists, literature and arts personalities and politicians are to join a national demonstration in London tomorrow, marching through the capital in support of the Palestinian people. To mark the beginning…
Leading Birmingham councillor to patrol city’s Broad Street nightlife as street warden
Staff Reporter
May 8, 2019
A leading Birmingham councillor will become a street warden this weekend, patrolling the city’s golden mile to experience a Broad Street party night in full swing. Coun Waseem Zaffar, the…