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Hundreds celebrate Eid as families flock to Trafalgar Square

Hundreds celebrate Eid as families flock to Trafalgar Square 'All, regardless of faith, race or background are welcome,' said London Mayor Sadiq Khan as families attended Eid in the Square in the city's iconic Trafalgar Square Families in London celebrated Eid in the sunshine at Trafalgar Square in a gathering attended by people of all faiths. The event, organised by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, saw musical performances including from the likes of Danish rapper Isam B, the London Arab...

Tenderness and Rage: how groups affected by HIV found power, comfort and joy in Aids activism

London exhibition explores how care and protest improved rights and dignity of those living with diseaseFrom photos of a mass “die-in” by Aids activists in Trafalgar Square, London, in the 1990s to plushie breasts, lips and vulvas hand-stitched by HIV-positive women, a new exhibition explores how care and protest have improved the rights and dignity of those living with the disease.The show, Tenderness and Rage, at the Wellcome Collection, London, reflects how different groups affected by...

London Pride 2026: Parade route, stage line-ups and performers in full

London Pride 2026: Parade route, stage line-ups and performers in full Grammy-nominated singer and producer MNEK is among the dozens of artists performing on 4 July - Bookmark The full line-up has been announced for this year’s Pride in London parade, where tens of thousands are expected to gather to celebrate and promote unity. In a call for the LGBTQ+ community to stand together across generations and identities, this year’s theme is Many Voices. The Independent will march at the parade on...

Tenderness and Rage: how groups affected by HIV found power, comfort and joy in Aids activism

Tenderness and Rage: how groups affected by HIV found power, comfort and joy in Aids activism