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Ten defining people and moments in Welsh LGBTQ+ history you should know about
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This LGBTQ+ History Month, we've rounded up 10 change-makers and defining moments in Welsh history you should know about
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Police officer used vile slur and 'fist-bumped man who abused colleague'
Gwent Police
The police officer said: 'You're all right you are' to a man who had aimed homophobic abuse at a young colleague, the hearing was told
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Shop's window smashed as it opens on Christmas Day
Cardiff
The popular LGBTQ+ shop was open for people to enjoy themselves on Christmas Day
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The Welshman who was the first in the UK to die from Aids and his legacy
LGBTQ+
Terrence Higgins was the first named person to die in the UK with AIDS. The Welshman's legacy lives on through a trust set up in his name
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The Gogglebox Cymru star who represents something 'that's not really seen on Welsh language TV'
Gogglebox
Teifi Rowley is one of the first Welsh drag acts on Gogglebocs Cymru, championing the Welsh language and LGBTQ+
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‘I was bullied relentlessly as a black girl growing up in a Welsh town and I just felt helpless'
Race
But Summer Davies found a unique escape which led to her dream career
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The Welsh TikTok star and 'full-time witch' who learned to accept herself through paganism
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While some people think she's stuck in a 'fantasy world', Mhara Starling has practiced witchcraft since she was a teen and wants to inspire others to learn more about Welsh magic and folklore.
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Mawaan Rizwan got death threats after groundbreaking documentary about being gay
BBC
Mawaan appears on The Graham Norton Show on Friday night to chat about his new sitcom Juice
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Man caught selling cleaning product for 'chemsex' in airport bust
Courts
Taken just before or during sex to lower inhibitions and give a sense of euphoria, GBL has become popular in the gay chemsex scene
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Dancing On Ice Welsh star says she's 'kind of glad' homophobic attack happened to her
Dancing on Ice
The Vivienne appeared on ITV1's This Morning to talk about the homophobic attack
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'We fell in love in the Army but had to split as same-sex couples were banned'
Real Life
Ruth Birch and Julia Curry have had a rollercoaster love story after they were investigated and separated following suspicions about their relationship
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The LGBTQ+ TikTok star doing wonders for the Welsh language
Showbiz
Ellis Lloyd Jones has over 209,000 followers on the social media platform
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How Dino Fetscher went from Doctor Who extra to role in huge Apple TV+ series
TV
Dino Fetscher, who said he sees Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies as a 'mentor', will appear in the second season of sci-fi series Foundation
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The gay couples celebrating ten years of same-sex marriage in Wales but still wondering when things will be truly equal
LGBT+
Despite the law change in July, 2013, it's still the case that only one man and one woman can legally marry in the Church of Wales
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The historic Welsh pub that hasn't changed a bit in decades and is now a pillar of Cardiff's LGBT+ scene
What's On News
'At the end of the day, it's a boozer. People come to have a good time. It's a people pub'
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Pride is coming to Neath Port Talbot this weekend for the first time
Neath Port Talbot
Parties, a parade and family-friendly activities will take place across Neath Port Talbot this weekend to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community
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Fans rush to support Gogglebox star after homophobic abuse
Gogglebox
Channel 4 Gogglebox favourite Stephen Webb has been supported by fans after he posted about the abuse
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Ian 'H' Watkins reveals Steps turned down 'pot of gold' gig in Dubai
Ian ‘H’ Watkins
“We’ve always said that Steps has an open door policy. A place where the LGBTQ+ community can live their best lives. Regardless of sexuality, gender, colour, age or ability… we are your safe space."
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Ian ‘H’ Watkins shares emotional message to his childhood self after Cowbridge Pride
Showbiz
'Arranging @cowbridgepride has taught me a lot. Mainly that [the]LGBTQ+ community and our allies have come a long way… and we’re winning'
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'I've been threatened with kidnapping and acid attacks for reading children story books in drag'
Latest Wales News
'One person said, if you come near a child again you'll get a face full of acid'
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Mark Drakeford gave a passionate speech defending LGBTQ+ rights and people are loving it
Mark Drakeford
'I've said it before and I'll say it again, Mark Drakeford is one of the very few politicians who actually seem to be in it to enrich the lives of those they represent'
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The trans activist that led the way in a powerful moment of defiance that shows why Pride is still so important
Latest Wales News
"When it comes down to it, being able to be your authentic self and just being out there and living your truth is the greatest thing ever."
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Pride Cymru 2023: Crowds party in Cardiff Castle after colourful parade through city centre
What's On News
It was a joyful day in Cardiff city centre full of music and performance
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The Welsh football bucket hat that catapulted a Welsh woman to the world stage
Latest Wales News
Our Pinc List 2023 winner Laura McAllister on that night in Qatar, the battle for equality and why being gay isn't the most interesting thing about her
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