Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride, today praised West Midlands Police’s acting Chief Constable Scott Green for issuing a heartfelt apology to the LGBTQ+ community for decades of discrimination and persecution by …
The UK Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice for four countries—Kyrgyzstan, Peru, Bolivia, and Niger—providing critical information to ensure the safety of UK tourists and holidaymakers. In Niger, Diori Hamani …
West Midlands Police have affirmed their commitment to “police without fear or favour” at this year’s Birmingham Pride event, despite the withdrawal of emergency services from the annual parade and festival. Earlier this …
Phil Oldershaw, co-founder of Birmingham Pride, has opened up about the realities and challenges facing the annual festival as it marks 30 years since its creation. Established in 1996 alongside Bill Gavan, the inaugural …
“‘You can’t be Muslim and support the Green Party – they are the gay party,’” recalls Hanooshi Hassan, a 23-year-old Green Party candidate in Birmingham’s local elections. The comment, hurled by fellow Muslims and political …
Lawrence Barton, the long-standing director of Birmingham Pride, has announced his intention to resign following the festival’s landmark 30th anniversary in 2027. Since taking the helm in 2009, Barton has been instrumental in …
Birmingham Pride has lowered its ticket prices this year, aiming to make the event more accessible to attendees amidst ongoing financial pressures and a cost of living crisis. Weekend tickets are now priced at £46.87, a …
When I mentioned I was interviewing Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride since 2009, a colleague questioned, “How can someone ‘own’ Pride? Isn’t it a movement?” The idea of ownership felt misplaced, yet Lawrence’s …
Alan Cumming, the acclaimed actor and host of the popular series The Traitors, made headlines by returning his Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) honour in 2023. This decision came after deep reflection sparked …
Lucy Spraggan, the beloved X Factor contestant from 2012, recently faced a wave of abhorrent homophobic abuse after posting a video of her wedding on social media. The 34-year-old singer-songwriter married her wife, Emilia …
Sir Elton John and David Furnish recently celebrated a remarkable milestone: 20 years since their historic civil partnership and 11 years of marriage. On December 21, 2005, they became the first couple to legally enter a …
Married At First Sight UK star Leah has finally spoken out about her new relationship with footballer Maz Pacheco. Following her high-profile split from Leigh on the show, Leah has moved on with Maz, a defender for Women’s …