Birmingham Pride Leader Hails Police Apology as Vital Yet Stresses Safety Concerns Remain Thursday, June 25, 2026 birmingham lgbtq police apology equality homophobia pride discrimination westmidlands trust 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 … Read More
Queens Heath Pride Returns to Birmingham for Its Fifth Year with March, Performances, and Community Events Wednesday, June 17, 2026 queensheath pride birmingham lgbtqia community inclusivity accessibility festival joelycett kingsheath Queens Heath Pride, the vibrant Birmingham pride event founded by comedian Joe Lycett in 2021, is back for its fifth stunning year on Sunday, June 21. What started as a bold community initiative to counter anti-LGBTQIA+ … Read More
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