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Preston Davey case led to 'disturbing' abuse for same sex couple

2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (595+ words) A couple campaigning to change the law on surrogacy in the UK said they have received "vile abuse" for being two dads in the wake of the Preston Davey case. Adam Frisby and Jamie Corbett, who welcomed their daughter Leven…...

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How Valencia came to host this summer's Gay Games

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (891+ words) The Spanish city has become one of Europe's most gay-friendly destinations. Now, it's welcoming the world this summer to host the world's largest LGBTQ+ sporting event. During a nighttime rowing practice last spring, our crew stopped in the middle of…...

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Lliw, steil a dathlu: Pride Cymru yn llenwi strydoedd Caerdydd

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (401+ words) Daeth torfeydd enfawr i Gaerdydd dros y penwythnos i ddathlu g'yl flynyddol Pride Cymru. Roedd hwn yn benwythnos i'w gofio, gyda steil a ffasiwn gwych i'w gweld ar draws y ddinas. Mae gan y digwyddiad hanes cyfoethog sy'n olrhain n'l…...

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Reform-led Staffordshire County Council confirms no Pride displays in libraries

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (537+ words) Reform UK-led Staffordshire County Council says it will not feature LGBTQ+ Pride displays in its libraries, explaining the decision by saying public display space will instead focus on reading, learning and council services. The authority said it was adopting a…...

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Panther and leopard among reported big cat sightings in Wales

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (378+ words) A panther, a leopard and a Canadian lynx are among the reported sightings of big cats in Wales, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Fifteen "big cats" were reported to authorities in Wales between January 2020 and July 2025, the…...

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Milton Keynes museum exhibition showcases cities LGBTQ+ history

6+ day, 25+ min ago  (449+ words) An exhibition is highlighting the history of the LGBTQ+ community in a city. The atrium building at Milton Keynes Museum is hosting the MK Q: mmunity Tales project until 21 June, which tells 60 years' worth of stories that emerged after research from…...

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Everything you need to know about Cambridge Pride

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (521+ words) Hundreds of people are expected to descend on a city as the gates to its Pride festival open. The annual event that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community was first hosted in Cambridge in 2019 and will return on Saturday at Jesus Green....

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Calderdale Council making mistake not flying Pride flag - MP

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (444+ words) An MP has said a council is "making a mistake" by not flying the LGBTQ+ flag at a historic location associated with Britain's "first modern lesbian". Calderdale Council will not fly the rainbow flag in the grounds of Shibden Hall,…...

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The Streets and The Kooks to perform at Bristol Sounds festival

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (459+ words) Music lovers can expect five days of nostalgia as Bristol's signature harbourside music festival returns this summer. Headliners at Bristol Sounds this year include alternative hip-hop group The Streets and 1980s stalwarts Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The event takes place…...

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Arthur Wharton show at Darlington Hopetown inspires local pride

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (388+ words) Curators hope an exhibit linking the UK's first black professional footballer and his town's railway heritage will inspire a new generation. The Arthur Wharton: He Changed The World exhibit at Hopetown Darlington tells the story of how he moved from…...