Diversity

women in colourful African dress talking in studio

Business owner says diversity increases 'creativity'

Black Creative Trailblazers has built a community of more than 1,000 creatives across the North, creating opportunities, connections and platforms for people whose talent hasn't always been given the space it deserves. Co founder Ronke explains why opportunities should be available for all

6 hrs ago

2 Aug 2026

Colour and laughter at Brighton Pride in pictures

Here are some of the best pictures from the annual LGBTQ+ celebration in East Sussex.

2 Aug 2026

1 Aug 2026

A brightly coloured parade with balloons spelling out PRIDE being carried be people in pink tops.

Brighton & Hove Pride 2026: All you need to know

Coming to the event? Or a resident? Details of the parade route and road closures in the city.

1 Aug 2026

1 Jul 2026

A clean-shaven man with short dark hair is standing in front of a purple Unison West Midlands banner. He is wearing a dark blue suit and patterned grey and black shirt.

Diversity change 'big on rhetoric, thin on detail'

A Unison official says Staffordshire County Council still has to follow the law.

1 Jul 2026

20 Jun 2026

A woman stands in the doorway of a venue decorated with a large rainbow balloon arch, wearing a bright pink cropped T‑shirt and black shorts

Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently

From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

20 Jun 2026

19 Jun 2026

A woman with long black curly hair and a black vest top smiles at the camera. She is standing in a green field with a river path in the background and has a Ross Pride badge attached to her top.

Town praised for supporting first official Pride

A mini-Pride event organised in three weeks is expanding to an official event in Ross-on-Wye.

19 Jun 2026

18 Jun 2026

A woman with long black hair sits at a sewing machine with a pile of football scarves nearby. She smiles at the camera.

Theatre group's football scarf chain breaks record

"It's about everyone coming together, every stitch and every club from around the world," group say.

18 Jun 2026

13 Jun 2026

A colourful Progress Pride flag hangs above a sign for the “MK Q:mmunity Tales – Not Going Underground” exhibition, alongside a rainbow placard reading “Be Yourself”.

Exhibition launched to showcase city LGBTQ+ history

Exhibition runs until 21 June telling 60 years of stories from the LGBTQ+ community in a city.

13 Jun 2026

6 Jun 2026

A gathering of people wearing purple and other brightly coloured clothing, walking in the street with rainbow flags

City hosts free Pride celebrations

There day included a parade through the city centre followed by an event at West Park.

6 Jun 2026