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LGBTQ+ magazine Midlands Zone set to fold following COVID-19 pandemic circulation woes

Staff ReporterAugust 31, 2020January 4, 202101 mins

Popular Birmingham magazine Midlands Zone is set to close amid economic struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the knock-on effect of subsequent lockdowns and tier restrictions. Serving the LGBTQ+ community as its primary audience, publishers of the Birmingham-based title have announced the regional print edition will cease, as circulation and advertising becomes almost impossible in light…

A giant rainbow flag at the parade launching Birmingham Pride 2018

Birmingham Pride 2019 location announced following uncertainty about event’s future

Joshua WilliamsNovember 2, 2018November 2, 201801 mins

After seeking feedback from over 6,000 Birmingham Pride visitors, pride organisers have now announced that the festival will remain in the city’s iconic Gay Village. Earlier this year, due to major developments taking place throughout the Gay Quarter, Pride organisers announced that the weekend LGBTQ+ festival will be relocating to a new host site.