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

Ad Feature Bangkok bids for WorldPride 2030

Wakefield Pride is back this weekend.

Wakefield Pride 2026 is back this bank holiday weekend

A performance of 'She Was Walking Home' will take place at the Theatre Royal later this month.

Women’s safety to take centre stage in new Theatre Royal Wakefield production

Jane McDonald has been announced as a performer at this year's Mighty Hoopla festival.

Jane McDonald to deliver first-ever festival performance at Mighty Hoopla 2026

St Petersburg, Florida

What happened when I visited Florida as an LGBT+ traveller

Pride is returning to Wakefield next month.

Wakefield Pride WILL be back for 2025 - here's all you need to know

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

LonGBoaT Wakefield Trustees, on a volunteering open day at Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station

Call for LGBTQ+ Artists: Wakefield Kirkgate Station seeks mural celebrating comm...

The large flagpole was also damaged at Pontefract Castle, at the weekend.

Pontefract Castle reassures LGBTQ+ community after theft and damage

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 ...

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

The government has been consulting on new draft guidance around how schools handle transgender pupils (Photo: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)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

Wakefield BID team and Trustee Jo King of Wakefield Pride

Wakefield BID partners with Wakefield Pride to celebrate 20th anniversary

The money raised in the tournament will be donated to Our House, Wakefield's only LGBT+ cafe and indie shop.

LGBT+ charity darts tournament to be held at The Polka Hop
The Polka Hop on George Street is set to host a charity darts tournament in October, with proceeds going to the city’s only sober LGBTQ+ space, Our House on Kirkgate.
Shawna Healey

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

The team at Our House on the opening of the space earlier this year.

Our House to hold Wakefield's only dedicated sober space Queer Makers Fair

Positive work environment

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

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

Travel advice for Florida issued

Wakefield's first dedicated sober LGBTQ+ space has opened on Northgate.

LGBTQ+ cafe opens in Wakefield

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?

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

Wear your mani with pride

The council is highlighting that any loving person can make a wonderful foster carer to a local child in need, regardless of their sexuality, marital status, religious or cultural background, or whether or not they have children already.

Wakefield Council welcomes foster carers as it marks Pride month
Wakefield Council is calling for more residents to come forward to foster and transform a young life as the nation celebrates Pride month.
Leanne Clarke

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

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

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

Alan Davis, 62, is to be honoured for services to the NHS, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wakefield man pays tribute to colleagues after MBE for work towards NHS equality

Born this way crowned pride anthem of the year

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...

Mary Creagh and Millie West have organised the flag.

Rainbow flag to fly at Ossett town hall this weekend

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