Pride
‘Am I safe going outside?’ Transgender hate crime is on the rise in Greater Manchester
Many transgender people have been left with a huge ‘mental toll’ over where they can be ‘safe’, after police data has shown a 27% spike in Transgender hate crime in Greater Manchester last year. In 2024, there were 219 reported incidents, whereas, in 2025, there were 279. This data covers January to November of each […]
Manchester Storm celebrate Pride Week with rainbow jerseys in EIHL weekend clashes
Manchester Storm took to the ice for their weekend double-header wearing a rainbow-style version of their home kit. It was part of an Elite Ice Hockey League(EIHL) initiative which saw all ice hockey’s top flight pledge their support for the LGBTQ+ community. The jerseys have now been put up for auction with a starting price […]
Manchester LGBT charity celebrates 20 years since repeal of controversial Section 28 law
The Manchester-based LGBT Foundation is celebrating 20 years since the repeal of the limiting law known as ‘Section 28’. Section 28 was a Conservative law passed in 1988, which stopped councils and schools from promoting acceptability of homosexuality. After mass protests and significant campaigning by Manchester City Council, the law was repealed in 2003. Head of communications […]