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Northern Pride revellers party on despite the downpours

7/17/2011 5:16 PM EST

Even the rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the hundreds of revellers who turned out for the North East's biggest gay pride event at the weekend.

The fourth Northern Pride took place on Saturday (July 16) and although the rain poured, plenty of people grabbed their umbrellas and joined the party.

No fewer than three marching bands drummed out the beat as the flamboyant parade made its way through the streets of...

Footballers' fancy footwork to lead parade

7/7/2011 6:30 PM EST

Their fancy footwork on the sports field has already led them to victory.

Now a cup-winning football team is preparing to kick start next weekend's Northern Pride celebrations by leading the colourful Pride Parade through the streets of Newcastle.

Northern Pride, the region's biggest gay pride event, takes place next Saturday (July 16) and is a chance for members of the LGBT community and their families and...

Line-up revealed for Northern Pride

6/27/2011 4:49 PM EST

Organisers hope free festival will attract thousands again this year.
Organisers have revealed the hot line up for this year’s Northern Pride.

Top of the bill is the X-factor’s Ruth Lorenzo. Her soaring vocals and sultry mix of English and Spanish songs are sure to send the crowds wild.

And Newcastle’s very own Lorraine Crosby is making her first Pride appearance.

Lorraine, who was vocalist in Meat Loaf's...

Tracking Newcastle's gay history

8/31/2010 6:51 AM EST

The search is on for information about the colourful – and often clandestine – history of Newcastle upon Tyne's gay scene.
Organisers of a new history walk are calling on members of the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities to share their memories and stories so that they can be included in the city trail.

The LGBT Heritage Walk has been developed by members of the STaG gay and...

Get this party started - I’m not takin’ no calls cause I’ll be dancing

8/19/2010 11:50 AM EST

It’s the diva showdown the world has been waiting for - P!nk and Lady Gaga together on the same bill.

I’m Not P!nk goes Lady Gaga is the brilliant new show from the UK’s number one P!nk tribute act, which tours to Newcastle, Manchester and Glasgow during August and September.
Led by Jade Sanders, a stunning vocalist with a range that can encompass everything from power pop to trance, I’m Not P!nk give...

Canine capers planned for popular Pride event

7/19/2010 9:29 AM EST

A dog show with a difference is seeking to find North East England's prettiest pooch, most camp canine and hound with the feeliest fur. The Paws with Pride dog show is one of the summer events being held as part of Northern Pride 2010, which celebrates the region's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities.
It takes place on Sunday, July 25 between 12.30pm and 4.30pm at Leazes Park, Newcastle,...

City turns pink as record numbers flock to celebrate gay pride

7/18/2010 11:55 AM EST

12000 people turned out in Newcastle upon Tyne on Saturday July 17 for Northern Pride, North East England's biggest gay pride event.
The fun started at 12 noon when 1500 members of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community, their families and friends set off from Newcastle Civic Centre to march through the streets of the city in a colourful and celebratory Pride Parade.

The parade arrived...

Peter Tatchell to speak at Northern Pride in Newcastle upon Tyne

7/15/2010 9:42 AM EST

Peter Tatchell is speaking at Northern Pride, North East England's biggest gay pride, this Saturday, July 17. He has issued the following statement in advance of his speech.
A message from Peter Tatchell, LGBT human rights campaigner

“I am proud to support Northern Pride 2010. I'll be there and I hope you will join me in Newcastle on 17 July.

"Celebrate your sexuality and the LGBT rights we have won. But...

Stellar line-up announced for Northern Pride

7/1/2010 11:05 AM EST

Dance music superstar Basshunter heads the line-up at what organisers are promising will be the biggest and best Northern Pride yet. The event, which celebrates the LGBT community, takes place on Saturday July 17 in Newcastle Upon Tyne
The fun starts at 11.30am at Newcastle Civic Centre when members of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community, their families and friends will gather for a...

Stellar Line-up For Northern Pride 2010

7/1/2010 7:38 AM EST

Dance music superstar Basshunter heads the line-up at what organisers are promising will be the biggest and best Northern Pride yet. The event, which celebrates the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community, takes place on Saturday July 17 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The fun starts at 11.30am at Newcastle Civic Centre when members of the LGBT community, their families and friends will gather for a...

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