LGBTQ+

Charlie Heywood-Heath explores the growing queer scene in Sheffield and what it means for members of the LGBT+ community in Sheffield and beyond.

In collaboration with artist Rosa Kusabbi, award-winning Printed By Us extends its screen printing stock with celebratory queer art.

Activists fear an increase in hostility as a result of the so-called 'gender critical' movement and a growing national culture war.

When told of a 15-year-old child left suicidal due to homophobic hate speech, Toby Foster responded with “So what?”.

Leeds group wormboys share a new track with Now Then that blends live performance with archive footage to offer “an absurdist comment on environmental collapse”.

Information obtained by Now Then shows a 96% increase in hate crimes related to sexual orientation over four years.

As the government promises to allow anti-trans conversion therapy to remain, a grassroots group of trans and non-binary people are planning a demo in Sheffield on Saturday.

Five years after premiering on the Sheffield stage, everybody is still talking about Jamie as the show returns to its spiritual home in the steel city.

Evidence of Sheffield’s LGBTQ past is a unique connection through time for the city’s queer residents. Lucy Brownson finds out more.

A government consultation asking whether conversion therapy should be banned closes in a few days. My experiences tell me we must resist calls for religious exemptions and also ensure any ban protects trans people.

Councillor fears “a victory for those campaigning against the rights of those in the LGBTIQA+ community,” despite long-term success in the programme, a Freedom of Information request shows.

We can all benefit from a little practical support sometimes. Raven Nielsen is a transformational life coach who also runs an online workshop for folks who would like to learn how to become better LGBTQ+ allies.

Sheffield salon changes pricing to counter the 'pink tax' and gender binaries.

Trans people report being turned away from barbers and hairdressers. We profile eight hair-cutting businesses in Sheffield that welcome LGBT+ customers.

DIY performance night makes a joyous comeback at Portland Works’ Makerspace, celebrating queer talent in all its forms.

With an average wait of just under two years for a first appointment, trans people referred to Sheffield’s Porterbrook Clinic speak of their desperation.

Sheffield-based LGBTQ+ organisation celebrates return to in-person events with a glorious night of queer creativity at Portland Works Makerspace.

Sheffield’s newest theatre poised to open with a cross-artform programme focussed on Northern performers and fresh talent.

When three people got together in the Red Deer to talk about Sheffield’s LGBT+ history, they didn’t really have a plan. A few years on, Steel City Queer History has a zine, a website, delivers talks and has exciting plans for the future.

This year’s census is making history as it asks questions about LGBT identities for the first time. Here’s everything you need to know.