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Footballers' fancy footwork to lead parade

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 friends to gather together for a huge celebration. The event starts at 11.30am with a parade from Newcastle Civic Centre to Leazes Park, where an afternoon of fun and

Line-up revealed for Northern Pride

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 1993 hit single ‘I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)’ will leave the crowds on a high as the last performance of the day. Regulars to Pride will be thrilled to see

Tracking Newcastle's gay history

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 bisexual men's group and is based upon the memories and anecdotes of men who have experienced Newcastle's gay scene through the years. The two and a half mile walk takes in areas

Canine capers planned for popular Pride event

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, and will be hosted by BBC North East journalist Chris Jackson. The show will feature 12 different categories – including waggiest tail, cheekiest expression and most appealing eyes –

City turns pink as record numbers flock to celebrate gay pride

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 at Leazes Park for the Pink Picnic at 1pm, where a crowd of 12000 gathered for an afternoon of free music entertainment. The picnic began with a speech by renowned gay rights

Peter Tatchell to speak at Northern Pride in Newcastle upon Tyne

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 also remember that the battle for LGBT equality is not yet over. “2010 is the fortieth anniversary of the formation of the Gay Liberation Front in Britain. With its revolutionary

Stellar line-up announced for Northern Pride

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 TyneThe 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 colourful and celebratory Pride Parade through Newcastle city centre. They’ll arrive at Leazes Park at 1pm for the Pink Picnic. Organisers are expecting 10000 people from across the

Stellar Line-up For Northern Pride 2010

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 colourful and celebratory Pride Parade through Newcastle city centre. They’ll arrive at Leazes Park at 1pm for the Pink Picnic. Organisers are expecting 10000 people from across the

Stellar line-up announced for Northern Pride

Dance music superstar Basshunter heads the line-up at what organisers are promising will be the best Northern Pride yet. Northern Pride, North East England’s biggest Gay Pride, takes place on Saturday July 17 in Newcastle.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 colourful and celebratory Pride Parade through Newcastle city centre. They’ll arrive at Leazes Park at 1pm for the Pink Picnic. Organisers are expecting 10000 people from across the region and the

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