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Nottingham artist opens new Hockley community space for local LGBTQ+ creatives 

Rachel Enemua January 16, 2025 No Comments artartistHockleylgbtlgbtq+nottinghamnottingham trent universityvintage

A new LGBTQ+ art community space is opening in Hockley on January 17 – which will be a creative hub for artists, musicians, and more. 

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Travel and Lifestyle

The Law that Silenced LGBTQ+ People: Section 28

Helen Barber February 14, 2022 No Comments lgbtq+LGBTQ+ history monthSECTION28

In light of LGBTQ+ History Month, I’m taking us back to 1988 when the Conservative Government introduced Section 28 (or Clause 28), a law that…

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‘I was desperate to live a life without regrets’ – a personal tale of coming out

Sam Page June 19, 2021 No Comments coming outcreative cornercreative writinglgbtq+pride

Coming out is a daunting prospect that every member of the LGBTQ+ community encounters in varying ways. 20-year-old Sam Page shares his own personal coming…

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TV Review: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2 Episode 6

Jack Proverbs February 24, 2021 No Comments BBCdrag racelgbtq+RuPaulTV

The recent episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is full of laughs as it finally presents the very highly anticipated “Snatch Game!” Warning: major spoilers…

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LGBTQ+ history month: a reflection on the past, present and the future from members of the community

Jessica Goddard February 8, 2021 No Comments lgbtq+LGBTQ+ history monthpride

In light of February being LGBTQ+ history month, we reflect on the past hardships, activism and representation of the community with a goal to remember…

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NTSU unveil new Progress Pride flag on Brackenhurst campus

Faith Pring January 21, 2021 No Comments brackenhurst campuslgbtq+nottingham trent student unionnottingham trent universityrainbow crossing

Brackenhurst campus becomes the third Nottingham Trent University campus to install a Progress Pride flag following a Big Idea campaign from students. This follows the…

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News Politics US Election 2020

Sarah McBride became the first transgender state senator in US history

Olimpia Zagnat November 4, 2020 No Comments lgbtq+us elections 2020

Human Rights Campaign activist and transgender rights champion Sarah McBride has made history with her election as the first trans woman in a US state…

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Controversial event at UoN cancelled after backlash

Faith Pring October 26, 2020 No Comments lgbtq+University of NottinghamWestboro Baptist Church

A group of LGBTQ+ students have successfully campaigned to cancel a planned University of Nottingham (UoN) event with a member of a controversial US church…

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‘They just haven’t had the right opportunity’: new film stars first-time actors from alternative education centres in Nottingham

Rachel Enemua May 8, 2025 No Comments

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