LGBTQ+

West Wittering Beach GV.

Man not found after problems in water near beach - search stood down

My Dog Sighs' has taken part in street art festivals across the country, and now he looks to bring one to his hometown. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

Captivating My Dog Sighs mural appears on side of Astoria

The Love Is Love mural has been set up in Orchard Park, Portsmouth. Picture: Harry Dobson/HLD Media

Stunning Love Is Love mural created to promote LGBTQ+ rights

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+

Startline at the Run the Runway event at Solent Airport.

Picture: Mike Cooter

16 photos from Solent Airport's first 'Run the Runway' 5k event

Pictured is: MP Stephen Morgan with a group in the Portsmouth Pride parade.

Picture: Keith Woodland

49 pictures from Portsmouth Pride 2023

Susan Nottage and Alan Jarvis, who marched together in the parade.

Portsmouth LGBTQ+ community celebrate Pride

Susan Bryant, Billy Bean, Adam Turner and Freddie Willoughby at Portsmouth Pride last year

Portsmouth Pride taking place this weekend - full details and times

The Kings Theatre will donate £5 from each ticket sold for its production of The Little Shop of Horrors to Portsmouth Pride Trust

Portsmouth Pride to benefit from tickets for The Kings' Little Shop of Horrors

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

Travel advice for Florida issued

From left: Jessica Berryman, Heather Stirling, and Bee Patrick at last year's Portsmouth Pride on Southsea Common Picture: Emily Jessica Turner

Portsmouth bids to be the city that hosts UK Pride in 2025

Chichester Pride 2022. Photo by Derek Martin Photography and Art.

Chichester Pride returns with la Voix, Billie Gold and much more

Crates of vintage Playboy magazines and other ephemera have sold in Portsmouth on Facebook.

Crates of vintage Playboy magazines quoted at £5,000 sells in Portsmouth

Wales football fans arrive at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Picture date: Monday November 21, 2022.

World Cup 2022: Portsmouth residents in Qatar pass judgement on booze-ban
FOOTBALL fans from Portsmouth are preparing for Wales and England’s first matches in the World Cup 2022 later today, amid ongoing controversies over Fifa’s restrictions on alcohol and LGBTQ+ solidarity.

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...

Wear your mani with pride

Spinnaker Tower lit up in rainbow colours for countdown to Portsmouth Pride 2022. Pic Spinnaker Tower

City MP lobbies for end of conversion therapy as Portsmouth Pride returns

A picture of Portsmouth Pride in 2019. Picture: Johnny Black, www.johnnyblackphotography.co.uk, www.facebook.com/Johnnyblackphotography

Portsmouth City Council wins prestigious LGBTQ+ award

The Queens Hotel will have a garden open for Portsmouth Pride patrons after the main parade on Saturday. Left side of the stairs (from bottom to top): Tally Aslam - Chairperson of Portsmouth Pride; Paul Playford, general manager of Queens Hotel and CP, Quinn Partnerships Manager. Right side of the stairs (from bottom to top): Chris Parker, Trustee; Ryan McCormic, Entertainment team and Dan Hickin, Trustee. Cherry Liquor is front and centre. Picture: Goble Photography.

Queens Hotel joins up with Portsmouth Pride

Spinnaker Tower lit up for countdown to Portsmouth Pride. Pic Spinnaker Tower

Spinnaker Tower illuminated to celebrate return of Portsmouth Pride

Over half of LGBTQ+ have felt isolated from their family due to their sexuality ...

Charlie Beech has been waiting 3 years to discuss their treatment options with the NHS and next Firday, will have their opportunity. A Go Fund Me page has been set up as a back up to help finance the treatment privately if the NHS decline to proceed. The lengthy wait time has caused many issues which Charlie hopes wont happen to others in a similar position.

Pictured - Charlie Beech will soon find out if the treatment will be offered through the NHS.

Photos by Alex Shute

North End teen's battle for his own body

Portsmouth comic Suzi Ruffell has become a patron of the city's New Theatre Royal

Portsmouth comic Suzi Ruffell named as new patron for New Theatre Royal
PORTSMOUTH-born and raised stand-up star Suzi Ruffell has become a patron of the city’s New Theatre Royal.

Heartstopper is a new teen drama series starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke.

When will Heartstopper air on Netflix?

Father Rosario M Ebanks, pictured, during a video recorded sermon at St Mary’s and St Columba’s Catholic Church in Gosport

Fury as priest calls teachers 'devils' for telling pupils about LGBTQ issues

Miniature models will be on display at the museum until next Tuesday. L-R: D-Day Story museum and visitor service officers Lorna Street and Max Butcher; artist Jan Frith; general manager Ross Fairbrother. Picture: The D-Day Story/Portsmouth City Council.

Miniature crafts celebrating diversity displayed at D-Day museum

Solent Minds staff, from left, Pete Downton, Phil Vickers, team leader Anna Fiers, Kirsty Hill and Deyzi Bailey. Positive Minds are launching a survey to see what support is needed for LGBTQIA+ people aged over 18 in Portsmouth. Pictured at Melbourne Place, Portsmouth
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 160222-03)

LGBTQ+ community urged to help create new mental health workshops

Which UK cities are the most romantic (DisobeyArt - stock.adobe.com)

Is your city one of the most romantic according to a new study!

Bella Peters says she was left 'humiliated' by the conversation with Drift staff. Picture: Bella Peters

Bar plans staff training after trans woman 'humiliated' over toilet access

Councillor Chris Atwell with the pride flags in front of the Portsmouth City Council offices. Picture: PCC

Flags in Portsmouth's city centre to mark LGBT History Month

Remembrance Sunday is this weekend.

Why are there different coloured poppies for Remembrance Day?

Inclusive flags being flown outside the Portsmouth civic offices on October 14, 2021.

Portsmouth council flies trans and other inclusive flags outside offices

Mental health stock photo.

£200,000 to help the most vulnerable in Hampshire

Born this way crowned pride anthem of the year

The Maritime Integration and Support Centre (MISC) on Portsdown Hill.

Naval research site lit up to mark day in support of LGBTQ+ community

Portsmouth Pride celebrations in 2019. Picture: Colin Farmery

Portsmouth Pride in-person event cancelled as it goes online again

The 2021 Census will include two new questions relevant to LGBTQ+ communities (Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Pride in London)

LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021 for the first time - here’s h...

Films running for ‘best picture’ at the Oscars must be diverse - these are the n...

A colourful rainbow crossing has been created on Duisburg Way by Portsmouth City Council to celebrate the city's LGTBQ+ community. Traffic boss Cllr Lynne Stagg, LGBTQ+ champion Cllr Claire Udy, Tally Aslam from Portsmouth Pride, Ray Muscat from Colas and Cllr Steve Pitt

Rainbow crossing appears by Southsea Common

The people of Portsmouth enjoying last year's Pride event. Picture: Colin Farmery

Portsmouth Pride event to go ahead virtually

Summer fun

Brighton & Hove Pride to be live-streamed as "spectacular" digital festival this...

Billie Webber, centre, with other women in the video Picture: bluebella.com

Portsmouth dancer joins international online fashion show - from her conservator...

Last year's Pride event saw nearly 7,000 people attend. Picture: Colin Farmery

Portsmouth Pride cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Portsmouth City Councillor, Claire Udy, is pleased with the award but believes more still needs to be done.

Picture Ian Hargreaves

Portsmouth City Council is given award for promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Portsmouth Pride 2019 by Johnny Black
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Best photos from Portsmouth Pride 2019 - can you spot yourself in our gallery?