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Staffordshire Police issues formal apology for historic “ill‑treatment” of LGBTQ+ people

Staffordshire Police issues formal apology for historic “ill‑treatment” of LGBTQ+ people

Staffordshire Police has issued a formal apology for the historic “ill‑treatment” of LGBTQ+ people, acknowledging that previous policing practices caused harm and undermined trust within the community. The force becomes the 22nd police force in the UK to apologise for past homophobic policies and practices, following an appeal by

US agrees to restore Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall Monument

US agrees to restore Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall Monument

The United States government has agreed to restore the Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall National Monument, following criticism over its removal from the site regarded as the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The National Park Service confirmed the decision after campaigners and elected officials accused authorities

Scotland’s only dedicated public archive celebrating LGBTQ+ literary heritage launches urgent appeal to secure its future

Scotland’s only dedicated public archive celebrating LGBTQ+ literary heritage launches urgent appeal to secure its future

The Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive, Scotland’s only dedicated public archive celebrating LGBTQ+ literary heritage, has launched an urgent funding appeal as it faces a growing financial crisis that threatens its survival. The Edinburgh‑based archive has issued a call for supporters to help Save Lavender Menace, warning that

Crawley LGBT announces plans to better serve LGBTQ+ people across Crawley, Horsham and wider Sussex

Crawley LGBT announces plans to better serve LGBTQ+ people across Crawley, Horsham and wider Sussex

Crawley LGBT CIC has announced two major milestones in its growth: a new name, Sussex LGBT CIC, and structure designed to better serve LGBTQ+ people across Crawley, Horsham and the wider Sussex region. The organisation’s headquarters will remain at The Pod in Tilgate Park, its vibrant LGBTQ+ community safe

Much‑loved local pub faces closure after alleged “homophobic vendetta”

Much‑loved local pub faces closure after alleged “homophobic vendetta”

A cherished community pub in Fareham is fighting for its future after its landlords said they are being targeted by what they describe as a “homophobic vendetta”, placing the venue at risk of closure. The Golden Lion, a 240‑year‑old High Street pub, has been threatened with a Noise

Drag Race icon Kitty Scott‑Claus to run London Marathon in memory of grandma

Drag Race icon Kitty Scott‑Claus to run London Marathon in memory of grandma

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK favourite Kitty Scott‑Claus is set to take on the London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April, running in memory of her beloved grandmother, Beryl, and raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Kitty, who became a fan favourite on season three of Drag Race is

Bridget Phillipson accused of delaying government guidance on single‑sex spaces to protect political prospects

Bridget Phillipson accused of delaying government guidance on single‑sex spaces to protect political prospects

Bridget Phillipson, Women and Equalities Minister, is facing accusations from Baroness Kishwer Falkner and other critics who claim she is delaying government guidance on single‑sex spaces - allegedly to protect her own political prospects. According to reporting, Falkner alleges that the Labour MP has been “putting her personal ambition”

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