Health Anal cancer rates quadrupled since mid 70s Anal cancer rates in the UK have increased by nearly 300 per cent over the last 40 years, according to new figures published by Cancer Research UK today. The increase in cases has been dramatically higher in women (374 per cent) than in men (202 per cent) over this period, rising from 0.4 to 1.8 […] By Besi • 3 min read
Health 500 miles 4 smiles: Local business supports epic fundraising walk The Sussex Sign Company is supporting Dental Hygienist of the Year, Christina Chatfield in her monumental fundraising walk from Scotland to Brighton to help raise awareness of mouth cancers. The company not only designed and wrapped the Camper van that is escorting Christina throughout her journey b By Besi • 2 min read
General News Thousands set to take on the UK’s first ever women-only night cycle ride London will play host to the UK’s first ever women-only night cycle event on Saturday, May 31. Over 2,000 women have registered to take part in Women V Cancer Ride the Night, in support of Breast Cancer Care, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action. Aiming to raise over £750,000 for wom By Besi • 2 min read
Health Brighton half marathon to feature in new ‘National Vitality Run Series’ launched by Jessica Ennis Olympic Champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has launched a major new series of eight events called the Vitality Run Series, which will include the Brighton Half Marathon. Featuring seven of the UK’s most prestigious half marathons and one 10k event during 2014/15, the Vitality Run Series will help to reinfo By Besi • 3 min read
Food & Drink Indian Summer to host masquerade charity ball EIPC Cancer and HIV related diseases are the leading cause of death in India. Brighton’s renowned and award winning Indian Summer restaurant is to host a Masquerade Charity Ball in aid of Eastern Indian Palliative Care (EIPC), an organisation which supports patients and families with these life thre By Besi • 2 min read
Health Syphilis on the increase in Brighton & Hove Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) launches campaign to make Brighton & Hove men aware of the symptoms of syphilis. Gay and bisexual men in Brighton & Hove are being warned to be aware of the symptoms of syphilis, following an increase in the number of men contracting the infection in the city. Between Ja By Besi • 2 min read
Health London bars ‘cape up’ in support of Walk For Life 2014 A number of bars and restaurants across Soho and central London have announced special offers for participants in this year’s Walk For Life. The walk is on Sunday, June 8 and the theme is ‘Heroes, Heroines and Villains’. All adults who complete the 10km sponsored walk around central London will rece By Besi • 2 min read
General News Brighton buildings bathed in blue for ME ME that is classified as a neurological illness affects over 6,000 adults and children across Sussex many of whom are virtually housebound and in need of care. Three of Brighton’s top destinations – The Brighton Wheel, the Grand Hotel and the Sea Life Centre – were bathed in blue, green and purple l By Besi • 1 min read
Community News The greatest gayest sporting event of the year is back! The GMFA/RVT Sports Day returns on August 25 in London. This annual carnival of athletic mayhem takes place on bank holiday Monday, August 25, at the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (just behind the Royal Vauxhall Tavern) and will be hosted by Timberlina. Registration for teams is now open so it’s time to By Besi • 2 min read
General News New service from Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan Cancer Support has recently launched a new service in Brighton and Hove called Team Up. If you’re affected by cancer, or a friend or family member providing unpaid care for someone who is, then you can access this great free service. Post a task online to connect with friendly, security ch By Besi • 1 min read
General News 500 miles 4 smiles: Local hygienist treads in J.M. Barrie’s footsteps Local dentist hygienist makes final plans for her 500 mile walk to raise awareness about oral cancers. With just three days to go before she starts her sponsored walk from Kirriemuir in Scotland to Brighton it has emerged that Dental Hygienist of the Year, Christina Chatfield will be following in th By Besi • 2 min read
General News Scarlet fever levels show a decline across England Public Health England (PHE) has reported a decline in levels of scarlet fever across the country with 415 new cases reported last week (5-11 May 2014). Whilst the weekly number of cases has reduced by half compared to mid-April, levels remain substantially elevated across the country. The total numb By Besi • 2 min read
