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Body of 18-year-old trans woman lay undiscovered in her flat for two days

Body of 18-year-old trans woman lay undiscovered in her flat for two days

The body of an 18-year-old trans woman lay undiscovered for two days in her flat, an inquest has heard. Emma Alraabeah came to the UK in 2022 – aged 16 – after fearing persecution in her home country of Saudi Arabia. The emergency services were called to her flat in Harlow, Essex, on 26 June […]

The closure of Chelmsford’s only LGBTQ+ bar will be “heartbreaking” for customers, especially those from the trans community

The closure of Chelmsford’s only LGBTQ+ bar will be “heartbreaking” for customers, especially those from the trans community

The closure of Bar Plus in Chelmsford – the city’s only LGBTQ+ bar – will be “heartbreaking” for customers, especially those from the trans community, its owner said. The LGBTQ+ venue opened during Essex Pride earlier in 2024, but founder Kirsty Hebden-Lambird said a dispute with the bar’s landlord

England’s smallest town celebrates Pride with live music, drag and inclusive sport taking over the town

England’s smallest town celebrates Pride with live music, drag and inclusive sport taking over the town

Manningtree Pride took place in England’s smallest town with live music, drag comedy, burlesque and inclusive sport taking over the town on Saturday, June 15. Approximately 1,000 people turned up on the event, which was held across 12 locations in the town, including the beach and the fire station.

“A celebration of inclusivity with a powerful statement of visibility.” Thurrock gears up for its first Pride, kicking off this weekend!

“A celebration of inclusivity with a powerful statement of visibility.” Thurrock gears up for its first Pride, kicking off this weekend!

Thurrock’s first ever Pride event – a celebration of inclusivity with a powerful statement of visibility – will take place on Saturday, 8 June starting at 9.30am with a Pride Celebration Walk commencing at Purfleet Station, joined by the wider community to walk along the river front and Gray’s High

Essex couple victims of homophobic attack

Essex couple victims of homophobic attack

A gay couple living in Basildon, Essex, were left “covered in cuts and bruises” after being attacked by a group of five men on October 10.

Two boys face homophobic abuse in Basildon

Two boys face homophobic abuse in Basildon

Police in Basildon are investigating an incident in which two teen boys were harassed by a group of 20 people.

Advertising Standards Authority ‘must do better’ on gender stereotypes

Advertising Standards Authority ‘must do better’ on gender stereotypes

New study describes recent attempts to tackle gender stereotypes in advertising as a ‘missed opportunity’

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