Coventry and West Midlands Wolverhampton’s Pride House to fundraise after break-in On Friday, December 29, 2023, Wolverhampton’s Pride House was broken into and robbed. The door to the building was smashed open and a coffee machine was amongst the various item stolen. Police are currently appealing for those who saw or know anything to come forward and help with the investigation. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Gay West Midlands Councillor Bill Gavan awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours List Councillor Bill Gavan, current Mayor of Sandwell, has been awarded an MBE for Political and Public Service, and for service to the LGBTQ+ community, in the New Year’s Honours List. Councillor Gavan was a founder chairman of Birmingham Pride, forming part of a small committee in 1996 which fundraised By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Introducing Proud Baggies FC: a new LGBTQ+ football team in the West Midlands A new competitive LGBTQ+ football team, Proud Baggies FC – “dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport” – has been announced in collaboration with West Bromwich Albion, Sandwell Council, and the Albion Foundation. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in fostering a By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Baga Chipz Coventry and West Midlands Baga Chipz to headline Cabaret Stage at this year’s Walsall Pride Walsall Pride, which will be held on August Bank Holiday Saturday, have released their full line-up, which this year includes a star from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Walsall Pride to host Pride Picnic in the Park on Sunday, July 30 The picnic is completely free to attend, and guests are encouraged to bring their own food and drink, as well as blankets and chairs to sit on. Some chairs will also be provided by Walsall Pride for those who don’t have their own, and guests are also welcome to make use of the steps in the area too. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Football fan banned from matches for three years after homophobic abuse Liam Duce appeared at Dudley Magistrate Court on June 15 where he pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words and behaviour after he was arrested for homophobic abused at a Wolves vs Chelsea match back on April 8. The 24-year-old, of High Park Crescent, Sedgley, was given a three-year footb By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
West Midlands Police Coventry and West Midlands Staffordshire man denies charges of homophobic abuse at football match Matthew Bramwell (21) from Penkridge, Staffordshire has denied charges over homophobic abuse during a Wolves V Chelsea football match. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Coventry and West Midlands First look at Walsall Pride performers All the acts announced so far will perform on the Saddlers Centre main stage. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Coventry and West Midlands West Midlands Police silent on apology for LGBTQ+ “witch-hunts” West Midlands Police have declined to say whether they will apologise for what human rights organisation the Peter Tatchell Foundation calls their “past witch-hunting of the LGBTQ+ community”. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Coventry and West Midlands National Express becomes official sponsor of Wolverhampton Pride Wolverhampton Pride, which will return to the city Saturday, June 10, has announced that National Express West Midlands has come on-board as an official sponsor for the event. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Wolverhampton Pride announces headline artists Acts include Scott Mills, Baga Chipz and The Fizz By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Wolverhampton Pride to return “bigger and better than ever” in 2023 After a four-year absence, Wolverhampton Pride is returning to the city “bigger and better than ever” on Saturday, June 10 from 12 – 10pm in School Street; the heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
