Pride of Britain 2026 Launches – Nominate West Midlands Heroes Today Tuesday, June 2, 2026 pride britain westmidlands heroes awards nominations community courage kindness inspiration Residents of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands are being encouraged to nominate the everyday heroes in their communities for the prestigious Pride of Britain Awards 2026. From the heart of the Black Country to Coventry … Read More
City Centre Pub Condemns 'Disgraceful' Train Strike After Sales Plummet Thursday, May 28, 2026 strike train union birmingham victoria pub hospitality economy pride disruption A popular Birmingham city centre pub has spoken out against a recent train strike, describing it as “disgraceful” and blaming it for a significant drop in sales. The Victoria, located just a short walk from New … Read More
Birmingham Pride Director Plans to Step Down After 2027 Milestone with Ambition for a Free Festival Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham pride festival lgbtq lawrencebarton resignation anniversary accessibility community music 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 … Read More
Birmingham Pride Reduces Ticket Prices Amid Challenges and Community Focus Sunday, April 12, 2026 birmingham pride lgbtq festival accessibility community tickets costofliving equality celebration 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 … Read More
Flags are not weapons - stop using them like it's a turf war Friday, February 27, 2026 flags pride identity division leicester lgbtq+ discrimination community intimidation symbolism Flags have long served as powerful symbols of identity, pride, history, and community. They are meant to represent unity and inclusiveness—not exclusion or division. Yet, in parts of the Midlands today, flags are increasingly … Read More
X Factor Star Lucy Spraggan Receives Outpouring of Support After Facing Homophobic Abuse Thursday, February 12, 2026 lucyspraggan xfactor homophobia lgbtq pride marriage socialmedia support abuse love 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 … Read More