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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

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has declared the resort as the “clear winner” in the race for UK City of Culture 2029, urging the government to formally recognise the town’s cultural heritage, creative talent and community spirit with the title.

Let's show a different side to Blackpool, we should be City of Culture

Six Blackpool choirs will perform six previously unheard songs inspired by the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the town at Blackpool Grand Theatre on Sunday 8 November.

Choirs to perform new songs celebrating LGBTQ+ tales at Grand Theatre

Man blackmailed venues including Blackpool's Joe Longthorne Theatre in bid to cancel Katie Hopkins shows

Man found guilty of blackmailing venues to cancel Katie Hopkins shows

Blackpool's iconic Funny Girls performing their Hot Girl Summer Show

I saw the new Funny Girls show & it's clear the venue is in safe hands

Chris Webb MP (left) and Lorraine Beavers MP (right)

MPs issue joint statement on trans community after major ruling

Blackpool Pride Festival to mark 20th anniversary with celebration - key information

Blackpool Pride Festival to mark 20th anniversary with big celebration

Comedy ballet company set for Blackpool debut at the Grand Theatre

Locals invited to star in musical marking Pride 20th anniversary

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, affectionately known as ‘The Trocks’, are coming to Blackpool

Iconic male ballet troup announce show at the Blackpool Grand Theatre

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 Cleveleys with a selection of LGBTQ+ titles – inclu...

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'
A former Big Brother contestant says she ‘hopes to God’ that one of the Celebrity housemates this year changes.
Heather Carrick

One in three Gen Zers have increased their charitable giving

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

From left Will Panter, Sam Bell Docherty and James Panter from House of Wingz with one of the painted benches in Waterloo Road in Blackpool

How talented artists are brightening up this area of Blackpool

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

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

The new green space created in Queen Street, Blackpool

New green space created in the town centre in bid to attract shoppers

The Grand Theatre in Blackpool

Grand Theatre celebrates its 130th anniversary with exclusive dinners

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

Bradley smiling at Sparkle Trans Pride Manchester

Fylde Coast resident shortlisted for Positive Role Model: LGBT Award National Di...
Bradley Baines from Fylde Coast has been shortlisted for the Positive Role Model: LGBT Award in this year’s National Diversity Awards in association with HSBC UK. It’s a huge achievement to reach this stage as from over 90,000 nominees, 125 finalists in 10 categories have been named in recognition of their dedication to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion.
Bradley Baines

Ayako Yamoto, bar staff member at the ALT3 cafe Blackpool.

New alternative cafe for the LGBTQ+ community in Blackpool town centre

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Schoolkids spray paint pitch as Seasiders team up with football museum

New ALT 3 cafe Blackpool

New LGBTQ+ friendly café grand opening - here is everything we know

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

10 years of pride at Blackpool Sixth.

Blackpool Sixth celebrates a decade of Pride

The rainbow crossing on Dickson Road.

I woke up to find my road had turned into a rainbow

The rainbow markings.

Residents wake up to find 'rainbows' on their street

Vengaboys are coming to Blackpool

Hop on the Vengabus for classic Ibiza anthems in Blackpool

LGBTQ+ village plans to be launched

Safety is 'number one priority' as LGBTQ+ village plans set for launch

Be Who You Want To Be

How you can celebrate LGBT+ history month in Blackpool

An artist's impression of the proposed culture hub

Plans for £10m new culture hub are unveiled

Lord Street is part of the area which will benefit from the action plan

Safety, health and culture to be the focus for Blackpool's LGBTQ+ area

Lord Street is part of the area included in the consultation

Here are some of the key council decisions coming up this month

Some of the youngsters from Skool of Street which has secured government funding

Skool of Street celebrating cash boost for LGBTQ+ creative arts project

Basil Newby

Blackpool's Basil Newby welcomes LGBTQ+ vision for resort

A consultation is set to be held on plans to create a Gay Village in Blackpool like elsewhere in the North. Pictured is Manchester Gay Village during Pride weekend. Photo: Nathan Cox/Getty Images

Conultation set for plans to create an official LGBTQ+ village in town

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+

Brett Ormerod with the Blackpool FC Community Trust Armed Forces football team

Blackpool FC Community Trust: Supporting our community further

World Premiere of Pride Classical at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Pride Classical brings an evening of beloved Pride anthems to Blackpool Tower Ba...

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

Travel advice for Florida issued

More foster carers are needed

Diane helps put fostering in the spotlight

Glitterbeam Radio

When new LGBTQ+ radio station will launch in Blackpool

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...

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