LGBTQ+

Bangkok’s WorldPride 2030 bid aims to create a lasting legacy for LGBTQIA+ communities across Asia

Ad Feature Bangkok bids for WorldPride 2030

A banner from Typhoons RUFC was carried in the 2026 Lancaster Pride Parade

'More space' for LGBT sports inclusion, Preston rugby club says

Preston celebrates Pride 2024

LGBTQ+ community 'has to come together', Preston Pride organiser says

Lancaster Pride

Lancaster Pride: What, where and when

When Prestonian Kyle Clarkson was growing up he dreamed of being a drag queen - now, at 21, he dreams of educating and helping others stop the hate and be more accepting of it.

Meet the Preston drag queen on a mission to change some mindsets

This month, we proudly mark one year of DASSL.

DASSL celebrates one year milestone of domestic abuse services in Lancashire

St Petersburg, Florida

What happened when I visited Florida as an LGBT+ traveller

The flags usually flown on the roof of County Hall are the Union Jack and Lancashire Flag - but the latter can be swapped for flags used top mark specific occasions

Reform accused of Pride flag ‘ban’ - but party says it is just being neutral

Modelling done by children's charity Theirworld suggests LGBTQ+ teens in the UK are dropping out at a disproportionate rate

One in four LGBTQ+ pupils may drop out of secondary school - new study

11 outstanding destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers with direct flights from Manchester Airport

11 destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers from Manchester Airport

This Pride Month head to Vue to explore the creative voices of the queer community

Celebrate Pride Month at Vue's across Lancashire with a selection of LGBTQ+ titl...

Lateysha Grace enters the Big Brother house at the Big Brother Launch 2016 at Elstree Studios on June 7, 2016 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

'I've been on Big Brother - here's my verdict on this year's celebs'

One in three Gen Zers have increased their charitable giving

Gen Z and millennials are the most charitable generations, study shows

Adoption Matters parading their LGBTQ+ Pride flag.

Adoption Matters and Foster Care Matters supports LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering ...

Vigil for The Vivienne in Liverpool.

Hundreds gather to honour The Vivienne at beautiful Liverpool vigil

Kyran Thrax

Incredible rise of drag queen crowned winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
A drag queen from Lancashire has sashayed her way to the title of The UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar - and a cash prize of £25,000.
Catherine Musgrove

Jake Daniels made his senior debut for Blackpool back in 2022. The 19-year-old has also picked up experience out on loan with Bamber Bridge, and more recently Bradford Park Avenue.

I'm a gay footballer - too many people still feel unwelcome in sport

The RSE curriculum covers a wide range of topics (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

What England's pupils learn in 'sex ed' - and how it could soon change

Preston celebrates Pride 2024 - pictures by Joshua Brandwood

59 fabulous photos as city goes all out to celebrate LGBTQ+ community

Preston Pride 2024 by Russ Walker

54 colourful and inspiring pictures of Preston's Pride Festival

L: John Whaite attends the TV Choice Awards 2022. R: John with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Johannes Radebe that same year. Credit: Getty

Lancs Bake Off star on his wedding & taking a ‘step away’ from TV work

The government has been consulting on new draft guidance around how schools handle transgender pupils (Photo: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

How guidance for transgender students in schools could change in 2024

Burnley drag queen Diana DoGood has been overwhelmed by the response she has received in her hometown since her first performance in 2022

Burnley drag queen is 'blown away' by positive reaction in her hometown

LGBT Holidays

North West sees surge in LGBTQ+ travel searches this summer

The graffiti was found in the men's toilets at The Stag pub in Leyland on Friday night (April 26)

"Grow up!": Pub landlord hits out at homophobes who vandalised toilets

Vengaboys are coming to Blackpool

Hop on the Vengabus for classic Ibiza anthems in Blackpool

Preston Pride. Gareth Williams and Natasha Ellis.

Preston Pride: 25 pictures from city's LGBTQ+ celebration
Preston Pride brought the city together for an unforgettable day of dancing, live music, love, fun and respect this weekend.
Matthew Calderbank

The 1975's set in Malaysia was cancelled after Matty Healy and Ross McDonald kissed on stage - Credit: Getty

The 1975 set stopped after Matty Healy kisses bandmate in Malaysia

UK LGBTQ+ community share the top 25 ways they feel accepted by loved ones

The top 25 ways the LGBTQ+ community have felt accepted by loved ones

Positive work environment

Nearly half of the UK consider themselves an ally for the LGBTQ+

Gil Woods, 46, officially opened Love Dot lingerie boutique, at Pall Mall in Chorley, last weekend in memory of her late gran Dorothy Dickinson, 83, who survived breast cancer three times and underwent a mastectomy

Woman opens lingerie shop in honour of late gran

World premiere of Pride Classical coming to Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Pride Classical brings an evening of beloved Pride anthems to Manchester and Bla...

Groups issue warning of ‘hostile’ environment towards people of colour and LGBTQ+ in Florida.

Travel advice for Florida issued

Glitterbeam Radio

When new LGBTQ+ radio station will launch in Blackpool

The team was successful in winning the IGR Northern Development League in its 2021/2022 season and has since been promoted to the IGR Northern League Tier 1 where the team is currently contended for second place.

Lancashire's first inclusive rugby team celebrates five year anniversary

Harry Kane didn't wear the 'One Love' armband in England's opening game of the World Cup against Iran

Opinion: How do you get excited about the World Cup 2022 in Qatar?

The trans flag - this week is trans awareness week

Lancaster Community and Voluntary Solutions: We need to continue to make everyon...

England captain Harry Kane will wear a OneLove rainbow armband at Qatar World Cup - even if FIFA orders him not to.

Harry Kane to wear OneLove armband at Qatar World Cup, risking fine

Velma Dinkley has been portrayed as part of the LBGTQ+ community (Pic:Getty)

Has Scooby Doo finally admitted rumours of Velma Dinkley?

(L-R) Arists Pixie and Leigh Willow, artist and UCLan student Emma Preston, UCLan Pro Vice-Chancellor and Vice Chancellor's Group LGBTQ+ ally Professor StJohn Crean, Beth Meadows, Support worker from Lancashire LGBTQ+, Direstcor of EDI at UCLan Pradeep Passi and UCLan EDI STaff Development and Inclusive Culture Officer Suely Ludgero-Newlove.

12 pictures from UCLan's Rainbow Roses Exhibition celebrating LGBTQ+ community

Millions of adults feel misrepresented in movies, due to overused stereotypes an...

Popular Burnley drag queen Diana DoGood has said that homophobic comments posted about her on social media have only served to highlight the importance of drag in today's society.

Popular drag queen hits back at homophobic comments

Wear your mani with pride

Over half of LGBTQ+ have felt isolated from their family due to their sexuality ...

Joshua Lloyd clothing from Kirkham

Blackpool gender neutral fashion business in line for start-up award

Johannes Radebe with dance partner, John Whaite, from Wigan.

Strictly's Johannes Radebe discusses Blackpool show and why he loves Wigan

Which UK cities are the most romantic (DisobeyArt - stock.adobe.com)

Is your city one of the most romantic according to a new study!

The Split

The Split by Laura Kay: An uplifting and intensely human romantic comedy - book ...

Born this way crowned pride anthem of the year

Shane Ogley and Harry McGill.

Lancaster video production company win first award for Manchester Pride film

The Split

The Split by Laura Kay: A funny, uplifting and intensely human romantic comedy

The 2021 Census will include two new questions relevant to LGBTQ+ communities (Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Pride in London)

LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021 for the first time - here’s h...

Films running for ‘best picture’ at the Oscars must be diverse - these are the n...

Jameela Jamil officially came out as queer on Twitter (Photo: Getty Images)

Good Place star Jameela Jamil has come out as queer - following backlash about h...

Trans racer Charlie Martin is heading to Preston

Transgender racing ace is heading for Preston

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