‘COMING out’ is derailing the lives of some young LGBT people – thanks to a double dose of discrimination which is leaving them homeless and without help when they need it most. That’s according to a UK charity which helps young homeless people, and has found that almost a […]
An upcoming appearance from Franklin Graham – the eldest son of the late Billy Graham – has been cancelled by the Newcastle Utilita Arena. The arena has made the decision to cancel Mr Graham’s planned appearance – which was due to go ahead on 3 June – after a petition […]
Northern Pride, a leading LGBT+ charity, has called for an upcoming appearance from Franklin Graham at the Utilita Arena to be cancelled. The charity, which organises the annual Pride festival for Newcastle, has strong beliefs that the Utilita Arena should reconsider allowing Franklin Graham – who is the eldest son […]
Academics from the University of Sunderland have discussed the implications of a recent comment from the head of Ofsted, Amanda Spielman, who said that all children should learn about same sex couples regardless of their religious background. Andrew Dalton, a senior lecturer in Sociology, said: “There is a real need […]
There has been a significant spike in homophobic attacks and incidents in the North East. Since 2016 there has been an 80% increase, a sharp rise from 16% in 2013. From 2012 to 2014, Durham Police recorded statistics of homophobic attacks and reported a drop of reported incidents in 2013 […]
February was LGBT History Month, a time to remember and celebrate LGBT history as well as look at areas where society still needs to move forward in terms of equality. As the month comes to a close, young adults of the LGBT community shared their stories and what this month […]
The Ambulance Service which employs more than 2,500 people, including an estimated 250 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees has been rated as best health and social care provider in the UK. The list is compiled from submissions to the Workplace Equality Index for an annual audit of the workplace […]
Sunderland’s most iconic monument was lit up in rainbow colours to honour the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando. 49 people lost their lives after a gunman open fired in Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in the early hours of Sunday June 12. 29 year old Omar Mateen opened […]
Newcastle’s Northern Pride Festival is set to grace the Town Moor in July 2016. The three day event will celebrate LGBT pride across the North East from July 15 and 17. A wide variety of events have been planned. On Friday, July 15, the fairground will be open in the Town […]
A North East catering and events company is counting its partnership with Newcastle Pride for the next five years. 1879 Events Management, part of the Sunderland-based Stadium of Light brand, has extended its contract to provide catering services for the event until at least 2020. The company will be supplying all bars and […]