Reform UK Councillor Defends Vote Against Flying Pride Flag in Village Friday, June 19, 2026 reformuk councillor pride flag inclusivity unionflag tewkesbury homophobia council politics Graham Bocking, the sole Reform UK councillor on Tewkesbury Borough Council, has publicly clarified his reasons for voting against flying the Pride flag in Churchdown last year. The issue has sparked controversy following … Read More
Council Chief’s Homophobia Claims Against Reform UK Spark Fierce Reactions Monday, June 15, 2026 tewkesbury lgbt reformuk homophobia pride politics councillors libdem localgovernment controversy A Tewkesbury Borough Council leader has ignited controversy after suggesting that former school bullies who exhibited homophobic behaviour have grown up to become Reform UK councillors. The comments, made by Liberal Democrat … Read More
Eggs Thrown Inside Gloucester LGBTQ+ Venue in Suspected Hate Crime Thursday, March 26, 2026 gloucester lgbtq+ hatecrime police investigation cafebar homophobia community closure victims An investigation is underway after three teenagers allegedly threw eggs at patrons inside Proud, an LGBTQ+ cafe-bar in Gloucester’s Kings Square, in a suspected homophobic hate crime. The incident occurred on the evening of … Read More
Homophobic Abuse Overshadows Forest Green Rovers' Victory at Altrincham Wednesday, September 24, 2025 homophobia football alientrincham forestgreenrovers discrimination abuse sportsmanship inclusion racism antidiscrimination sport Forest Green Rovers secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Altrincham, but the match was marred by disturbing homophobic abuse directed at players and fans. Despite the on-field triumph, the negative behavior cast a dark … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Officer Avoids Dismissal After Using Homophobic Slur During Search for Missing Children Thursday, May 29, 2025 gloucestershire police misconduct homophobia discipline warning children safeguarding accountability lawenforcement A Gloucestershire Police officer who used a homophobic slur while searching for two vulnerable missing children has been found guilty of gross misconduct but avoided dismissal. PC Ashley Reid admitted to uttering the … Read More
Teens Arrested After Homophobic Abuse and Assault Outside Pittville Pump Rooms Tuesday, May 27, 2025 homophobia hatecrime assault cheltenham teens pittville police victim abuse support A woman was pushed and subjected to homophobic abuse by a group of teenagers outside the iconic Pittville Pump Rooms in Cheltenham. The incident occurred around 6:15 pm on Monday, April 28, leaving the woman shaken but … Read More