LGBTQ+

The 1975's set in Malaysia was cancelled after Matty Healy and Ross McDonald kissed on stage - Credit: Getty

The 1975 set stopped after Matty Healy kisses bandmate in Malaysia Ethan Evans

UK LGBTQ+ community share the top 25 ways they feel accepted by loved ones

The top 25 ways the LGBTQ+ community have felt accepted by loved ones Richard Jenkins

Jade won the Allyship award at the Gay Times Honours in 2021.

Jade Thirlwall announces LGBTQ+ pride day to held in her hometown bar Holly Allton

Positive work environment

Nearly half of the UK consider themselves an ally for the LGBTQ+ Rich Jenkins

There are more rainbow flags, a symbol of LGBTQ+, around as Pride Month is celebrated. Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images

CHILDLINE: In the last year there were almost 3,400 counselling sessions where g... Darren Worth

Groups issue warning of ‘hostile’ environment towards people of colour and LGBTQ+ in Florida.

Travel advice for Florida issued Rahmah Ghazali

Couple from Adopt North East

New partnership will more LGBTQ+ adopters in the North East

A rainbow flag being held aloft.

Thousands in South Tyneside identify as LGB+ Sonja Tutty

Jill Scott

Jill Scott and Boy George talk coming out and homosexuality in football James Harrison

England captain Harry Kane will wear a OneLove rainbow armband at Qatar World Cup - even if FIFA orders him not to.

Harry Kane to wear OneLove armband at Qatar World Cup, risking fine Charlie Haffenden

Velma Dinkley has been portrayed as part of the LBGTQ+ community (Pic:Getty)

Has Scooby Doo finally admitted rumours of Velma Dinkley? Benjamin Jackson

Millions of adults feel misrepresented in movies, due to overused stereotypes an... Richard Jenkins

Wear your mani with pride Christine Emelone

The Progress Pride Flag flying above South Shields Town Hall.

Plans under way for first South Tyneside Pride festival to take place Ross Robertson

You may recently have noticed an increasing number of rainbow banners and logos appearing in shops and venues or on social media accounts across the North East.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Lots of children and young people are not confident about the... By The Newsroom

Over half of LGBTQ+ have felt isolated from their family due to their sexuality ...

we have delivered over 125,000 counselling sessions on gender identity or sexuality since records began.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Helping instil confidence and pride in who a young person is By The Newsroom

Which UK cities are the most romantic (DisobeyArt - stock.adobe.com)

Is your city one of the most romantic according to a new study! Nigel Booth

The Wor Flags display v Burnley.

WATCH: The latest Wor Flags display ahead of Burnley Dominic Scurr

South Tyneside is marking the first anniversary of its LGBT+ service

LGBTQ+ support service approaches first birthday Newsroom

Born this way crowned pride anthem of the year Gemma Francis

Actor Michael Mather with students from Mortimer Community College during the LGBT Diversity event.

Actor visits pupils as part of school's first ever diversity and inclusion week Tommy Greene

Mock-up sample image of the upcoming 'Life in Lockdown' exhibition.

Upcoming exhibition to share covid stories of the borough's LGBTQ+ community Tommy Greene

Help and support is only a phone call away.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: How parents can support children choosing to come out By The Newsroom

Films running for ‘best picture’ at the Oscars must be diverse - these are the n... Stephanie Rendall

Founders of Text Relief, Daniel Adams and James Angus are launching a new mental health drop-in service.

New drop-in service to support LGBTQ+ community Sarah Sinclair

The 2021 Census will include two new questions relevant to LGBTQ+ communities (Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Pride in London)

LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021 for the first time - here’s h...