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Act Aware this World AIDS Day

On World AIDS Day – and all year round – we’re asking you to Act Aware. Acting aware means finding out the facts about HIV and using this knowledge to protect yourself and others from HIV infection. Test your HIV knowledge and awareness by taking our online quiz: Are you HIV aware? Act aware by [...]

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As Terrence Higgins Trust marks 30 years, Boris Johnson backs HIV testing campaign

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is backing a major HIV testing campaign in the run up to World AIDS Day on 1 December. HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust, which marks its 30th anniversary with a reception at City Hall on 19th November, has launched England’s first ever National HIV Testing Week. [...]

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Fire advice for students

Let’s be honest, there isn’t anything particularly exciting about fire safety. So, as you move into your new student home, there’s probably a million and one more interesting things on your mind – but please just take five minutes to read on because fire really could affect you. The fact is that students are one [...]

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New Qutis Clinic opens in Abingdon

Exciting news for those people in and around South Oxfordshire who have one thing in common – they feel young, vibrant and rejuvenated but the mirror tells a different story. Do we put up and shut up or do we make sure that with a little help, we look as good as we feel. If [...]

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Domestic abuse campaign – Speak out today

A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse is being launched by Thames Valley Police in partnership with Domestic Abuse Co-ordinators and Crimestoppers on 14 May 2012. The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness and promote early intervention in an attempt to break the cycle of abuse. Reports of domestic abuse incidents average [...]

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Pink Sofa present charity ball for Breast Cancer Care

Three of the top UK lesbian brands have joined forces to raise money for Breast Cancer Care with a luxury 5 star May Ball at the Radisson Hotel, Bloomsbury Street, London on Saturday May 26th. pinksofa.com, currently g3s ‘Dating Site of the Year 2012’  and Elaine McKenzie’s Glass Bar and popular lesbian night Flaunt, decided [...]

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Rise in UK shigella infections prompts advice for men who have sex with men

An increase in cases of dysentery caused by shigella infection has been identified among men who have sex with men (MSM) across the UK, according to preliminary findings from a Health Protection Agency (HPA) investigation published today (Friday) in Eurosurveillance. Following two outbreaks of shigella infection among MSM in Greater Manchester and London last year, [...]

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World AIDS Day – Act Aware

This World AIDS Day – and all year round – we’re asking you to Act Aware. Acting aware means finding out the facts about HIV and using this knowledge to protect yourself and others from HIV infection. Many people do not understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, or the reality of [...]

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Limited edition cupcakes

For the second year running, the London bakery is supporting the charity with limited edition cupcakes which will raise vital funds for people living with HIV. The vanilla sponge cupcakes with vanilla butter cream frosting are decorated with an eye-catching sparkly edible red ribbon, the international symbol for the fight against HIV and AIDS. There [...]

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Over-training

There isn’t a medical expert in the world who would say exercise is bad for us. However, the old adage ‘too much of a good thing’ also applies here. So when does a healthy active life tip over into over-training and even exercise addiction? What is over-training? To get fitter you need to put stress [...]

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Equal marriage saved by deal

Update: The bill was passed by a vote of 366 to 161 and will now face the House of Lords, [...]

Hampshire Constabulary LAGLOs supports national ‘It Gets Better’ police film

Two Hampshire Constabulary police officers joined lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender colleagues from across the country in a video for [...]

Hampshire Constabulary launches smartphone hate crime reporting app

There’s a new app for your smartphone that can help tackle hate crimes in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. [...]

Festival of Words Joins Oxfordshire’s Favourite Festival of Music

Britain’s sharpest and funniest writers are heading for this year’s Cornbury Music Festival for what looks to be the summer’s [...]

Beverley Knight Added to Mardi Gras Line-up

Queen of UK Soul, Beverley Knight will entertain thousands at the Millennium Stadium this summer by performing at Cardiff Mardi [...]

‘Get in the Frame’ as part of Foster Care fortnight

  ‘Get in the Frame’ as part of Foster Care fortnight   Oxfordshire County Council is launching its annual drive [...]