Diversity

The Women of Wuppertal Choir at St Michael's Church.

'Truly shown the meaning' - International music visit hailed

This is everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 South Tyneside Summer Parade.

Everything you need to know as the Summer Parade returns

South Shields-based Harton Harmonisers have expressed their delight at supporting Germany's Women of Wuppertal (WoW) during their visit to South Tyneside.

Acapella group supports German choir during their visit to the borough

The Women of Wuppertal Choir.

Highly-acclaimed music act heads to South Tyneside - when and where

Stef Reid, MBE, world champion and Paralympian inspired Fitasy with her “one-shoe campaign.”

Ad Feature Fitasy uses AI and 3D printing to offer single shoes to amputees

The South Tyneside Summer Parade is set to return on Saturday, July 11.

Date, time and theme revealed for South Tyneside’s 2026 Summer Parade

Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026: Religious Leaders and Academics Discuss Harmony and Cross-Cultural Exchange

Ad Feature Religious leaders highlight key themes at Boao Forum 2026

Steph McGovern and Enginuity CEO Ann Watson meet the first recipients of Steph's new scholarship for female engineers.

Ad Feature Steph McGovern launches scholarship to support women in engineering

The Play For All collection includes nine inclusive play towers, five sensory-focused items, and 35 additional components.

Ad Feature Creative Play launches inclusive playground range

Gary Bennett is set to host an inspiring and thought-provoking evening celebrating both football and equality.

Ad Feature Gary Bennett leads exclusive SAFC talk-in for Show Racism the Red Card

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star wears dress inspired by Tyne and Wear Metro

'We take risks' - North East entrepreneurs generating £2.5bn each year

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

The winners were announced at Dubai’s fourth MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, held at Address Sky View

Ad Feature Dubai gets first 3-star Michelin restaurants

The fully online programme will be priced at just £2,750

Ad Feature Top UK school to launch careers programme for aspiring creatives

Debbie Todd’s ‘Extra Ordinary’ Down Syndrome Campaign is on display at the Metrocentre, in Gateshead.

Metrocentre marks World Down Syndrome Day with a powerful exhibition
A powerful photography exhibition has opened at the Metrocentre to mark World Down Syndrome Day.
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A view of a 3D projection entitled We Are One by Sela, sponsors of Newcastle United, at Baltic Flour Mill in Newcastle on the eve of the historic âBlaydon Racesâ. Picture date: Saturday June 8, 2024. PA Photo. The show also marks the one-year anniversary of Selaâs sponsorship of the club. Club legends Alan Shearer, Jackie Milburn and Sir Bobby Robson featured during the show. Photo credit: Sandy Young/PA Media Assignments

NUFC chief reacts as £25m sponsor receives major approval

Medical profession out of reach for most working class students

Dance superstars Diversity are heading this way with huge new 2026 UK tour Soul

Ad Feature Diversity are stepping this way in 2026 - here's how to get tickets!

The annual event is dubbed ‘the Oscars of the charity world’

Ad Feature Lisa Snowdon to host 8th Annual Smiley Charity Film Awards

The Port of Tyne is aiming to aspire young women to take up careers in the STEM sector.

Port of Tyne looks to inspire young women to take up careers in STEM

South Shields Football Club's International Academy and the University of Sunderland are preparing to enter the second season of their partnership.

South Shields FC’s International Academy gears up for a new season

Staff and pupils at Toner Avenue Primary School, in Hebburn, are celebrating receiving a prestigious award.

Celebrations at a primary school as it picks up a prestigious award

The Botanist is taking part in restaurant week.

Sunderland Restaurant Week returns with added 'Kids go free' incentive

Many of us feel more inspired when hearing someone sound the same as us

Three quarters of adults are ‘proud’ of their accent

South Tyneside Pride event to celebrate all things dogs

The North East Apprenticeship Awards will take place once again on 11 July.

North East Apprenticeship Awards: Inspirational shortlist revealed
This year’s awards will be taking place on July 11 in Newcastle.
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Son of top stud dog, Pierre the Heir, continues guide dog linage

Son of top stud dog, Pierre the Heir, continues guide dog linage

Jordan Banjo attends the premiere event for M&M'S Short Film Festival. The initiative sets to promote the next generation of up-and-coming filmmakers

60% of film fans say misrepresentation of minorities has ruined a film

Submit your entries before May 22.

Final push for NationalWorld North East Apprenticeship Awards at NUFC

Siemens are one of this year's Pride of South Tyneside Awards sponsors.

'100-year South Tyneside story' - Siemens named Gazette awards sponsor

The Bents Park Sunday Concerts are a staple of the summer schedule in South Tyneside.

Bents Park Sunday Concerts line-up revealed - feat. Aussie legend

Nominations are open to apprentices, employers, colleges and training providers.

Entries open for NationalWorld's North East Apprenticeship Awards

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Aldi is making changes the for a couple of hours each week to make stores more inclusive for all customers

Aldi to make major changes to some UK stores from next week

Mortimer Community School students spoke of their experiences of inclusion in schools.

Mortimer students visit Parliament to promote inclusion in schools

Nasa rover discovers evidence of life in the Jezero crater on Mars

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Ofcom take no action over Adjoa Andoh’s coronation balcony comment

Britain's Got Talent (photo: Tom Dymond/Thames).

How to apply to appear in the Britain's Got talent 2024 series

The coronation of King Charles recieved more than 8,000 Ofcom complaints

King Charles coronation receives more than 8,000 Ofcom complaints

Barbie has launched a new doll with Down’s Syndrome in latest campaign with Ellie Goldstein

Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome launched by Mattel

The Ministry of Justice is appealing for people in the North East to apply to become magistrates. Photo: Oli Scarff/Getty Images.

Appeal for people in the North East to volunteer as magistrates

A couple discovered their home had been turned into a giant beehive - after honey started dripping down the walls.

Couple discovered their home had been ‘turned into huge beehive’

BBC’s Children In Need Appeal is back live from Salford tonight.

Who is on tonight’s BBC’s Children In Need Appeal

Next two game weeks will see Premier League players ‘take the knee’

Rose Ayling-Ellis poses with the first ever Barbie doll with a behind-the-ear hearing aid

Diversity in toys matters for children’s mental health – say parents

I May Destroy You and Diversity’s BLM performance triumph at TV Baftas

One in five Brits have learnt a social media dance during lockdown - including "...

Diversity may appear on the Britain’s Got Talent Christmas special - here are th...

Like many other many TV shows in production at the start of the year, the popular talent show series was forced to pause its filming schedule due to the start of coronavirus pandemic. (Getty)

This is when Britain's Got Talent is coming back to TV - and who will replace Si...

Five of the best dance tours scheduled for 2021

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are training new starters.

Firefighter recruits to start training this month

Tomato man fighting to save our salads: Why gardeners must be on red alert

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