The closure of Bar Plus in Chelmsford – the city’s only LGBTQ+ bar – will be “heartbreaking” for customers, especially those from the trans community, its owner said. The LGBTQ+ venue opened during Essex Pride earlier this year, but founder Kirsty Hebden-Lambird said a dispute with the bar’s landlord meant last orders would be called […]
Manningtree Pride took place in England’s smallest town with live music, drag comedy, burlesque and inclusive sport taking over the town on Saturday, June 15. Approximately 1,000 people turned up on the event, which was held across 12 locations in the town, including the beach and the fire station. Rowan Hunter, who organised Manningtree Pride, […]
Thurrock’s first ever Pride event – a celebration of inclusivity with a powerful statement of visibility – will take place on Saturday, 8 June starting at 9.30am with a Pride Celebration Walk commencing at Purfleet Station, joined by the wider community to walk along the river front and Gray’s High Street. Events will take place […]
A gay couple living in Basildon, Essex, were left “covered in cuts and bruises” after being attacked by a group of five men on October 10.
Police in Basildon are investigating an incident in which two teen boys were harassed by a group of 20 people.
New study describes recent attempts to tackle gender stereotypes in advertising as a ‘missed opportunity’
