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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

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

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 fantastic live performances - complete with dancers and a robotic light show – and I’m Not P!nk Goes Gaga promises to be truly spectacular. I’m Not P!nk have been a hit at clubs and

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

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