The Glitz and the Glam This basement bar on Hurst Street was once a significant stalwart of the scene, renowned for the best cabaret in town and a great night out… providing you had the courage to descend the entrance st…

New beginnings in... 'The Glitz and the Glam'.

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Return from Death Mountain We found a small pride flag lost under a bench at the base of the hill and proudly planted it at the point where Jay finally announced that he’d HAD ENOUGH; didn’t care about reaching the summit; w…

Taking the high ground in... 'Return from Death Mountain'.

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Drama in the gaybourhood in... 'TIMBEEEER'.

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Last One Out Please Turn Off the Lights With ever tightening restrictions on hospitality, job losses and venue closures were inevitable, but I was deeply saddened to hear the announcement that Eden Bar was closing its doors for business …

All the best on Strictly.

Time to remember when La Voix graced the stage at old Eden's final curtain...
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'The Glitz and the Glam'.

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The Glitz and the Glam This basement bar on Hurst Street was once a significant stalwart of the scene, renowned for the best cabaret in town and a great night out… providing you had the courage to descend the entrance st…

NEW BLOG OUT TODAY... 'The Glitz and the Glam'. It's time to tell this tale.

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“We told him we are goin’ to 'the deepest darkest countryside'… and if any of us is gonna to get raped… it gonna be him!"

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'Return from Death Mountain'.

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TIMBEEEER! There was an almighty crack… and a tree spontaneously split in two, crashing down onto three parked cars.

Drama on Hurst Street.

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Birmingham LGBT to move to Hurst Street This summer, Birmingham LGBT – which is currently located on Holloway Circus – will be re-locating into the heart of Birmingham’s Gay Village to a brand-new centre on Hurst Street.

Birmingham LGBT to move to Hurst Street

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Just your typical Sunday afternoon on Hurst Street.

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Thief who targeted nightlife in the Gay Village charged West Midlands Police have charged a man with a series of thefts after people enjoying nights out in Birmingham city centre, including at venues in the Gay Village, were targeted.

Thief who targeted nightlife in the Gay Village charged

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Sat Part II: After a break I escorted our #Pride train #Trainbow 730018 #HurstStreet to B’ham Intl (plat 5 for variety!) Hednesford & back to Intl to finish my day. Loving the waves from children today ☺️ #DayInTheLife #TrainDriver

West Midlands Railway scheme removes gay man in response to anti-trans views West Midlands Railway have removed a gay man from their ‘Adopt a Station’ Scheme in response to views shared on social media including anti-trans comments.

West Midlands Railway scheme removes gay man in response to anti-trans views

#WMR #WestMidlandsRailway #Gay #AdoptAStation #Birmingham #WestMidlands #LGBTQNews #LGBWithTheT #GayVillage #HurstStreet #Trains #PrideTrain

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BrumBags “Well, I’ll have a great story to tell the grandkids about that time granny accidentally became a sex worker.”

With the opening of new new Eden just days away... it's time to revisit this tale featuring old old Eden.

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Carlos Medina: A Life of Gaiety Carlos ‘Robin’ Medina was an icon of the gay scene and, according to his biographer, once ‘the finest contortionist and circus performer of modern times’.

Remembering a legend... 'Carlos Medina. A Life of Gaiety'.

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Missing In Action There are bizarre sights and entertaining encounters to be had beneath the glittering gaze of the Rhinestone Rhino.

The heart of the gaybourhood... 'Missing In Action'.

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Keeping Up Appearances: In Memorandum As I delivered the eulogy, Mum’s sister-in-law brought her hand to her mouth with a gasp, and I thought, I may have gone a bit too far, but then her head started to nod in agreement and shoulders s…

A funereal two part blog... 'Keeping Up Appearances'.

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Glowing with Pride The parade was brilliant, “…but if we don’t find shade soon,” I warned my friends, “I’m going to look like a pork scratching!”

'Glowing with Pride'.

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Milk Teeth It became apparent that the zombified crackheads and winos of Birmingham City Centre weren’t particularly interested in my benevolent gesture, besides, I was distracted from my mission by a message…

It's all smiles in... 'Milk Teeth'.

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Everything The Daily Mail Warned You About Cruella Braverman’s notorious comment that ‘Simply being gay… and fearful of discrimination in your country of origin’ is not sufficient reason to being granted asylum in the UK, …

Seeking refuge in... 'Everything The Daily Mail Warned You About'.

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#lgbtq #lgbt #birmingham #ukimmigration #ukimmigration #migrantcrises #dailymail

Nine Lives Syndrome It’s not many a mugger that willingly poses for a selfie with their victim.

Not many muggers pose for a selfie... 'Nine Lives Syndrome'

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Herne Hill towers, viewed from Dawson’s Height estate, are illuminated by the sun on a cold February morning.

📸 Herne Hill towers on a cold February morning 📷

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