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July 2008
In this month's news: a Summer Party to end all others; a venture capitalist, a night of romance oh, and the British Government's Real X-Files. Enjoy.
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- March 2008
- We confess. Unlike some email newsletters, we're a bit lacking in cheap deals, silly promotions and pretentious gossip. But if you're looking for a great event this month with high attendance, nice people and happen to be worried about the plight of abducted cows, well then - read on!
- January 2008
- Happy New Year to you! We hope you enjoyed yourselves over the holiday. We have some exciting news concerning a special trip to see Chicago the musical, and our welcome back bash. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, here's the rest of this month's news!
- September 2007
- News of the Mayor of London. News of theatre. And if you're lucky, news of cake. Enjoy!
- August 2007
- We'd like to share with you some of the new things that are happening with Village Drinks at the moment, because we're excited about them and hope you might be to.
This month's news is one of our best yet...
- June 2007
- Hello. In this month's news; a BIG announcement, the Queen's Garden Party, competitions, and chocolate :)
- May 2007
- Hello. In this month's news; Tony Blair, John Barrowman, man-eating plants, Nick Boles and cake. Worth waiting for, we think…
- March 2007
- Hello. Hola, buenos dias and welcome to our March newsletter, penned personally by the Village Drinks Team. We're a small bunch but we sure are friendly. We organise nice events too.
- February 2007
- Hello and welcome to the February Village News.
- As Valentines Day just passed, we were going to try to do a special love themed newsletter. But, as our top stories this month are about pod-casting, skiing and our next event, we thought that would be a bit naff.
- January 2007
- Welcome back from your holiday! And welcome...to the first edition of Village News, your monthly update on all that is new, fun and exciting from the world of Village Drinks.
- In this month’s news, a Village Women, a cheesy grin, a trip to the cinema, and a hint at something new…
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HIV symptoms not being diagnosed properly claims charity
People showing the symptoms of early-stage HIV infection are routinely being misdiagnosed by doctors, according to a report by the National AIDS Trust.

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Cruising arrest was "huge relief" claims George Michael
Pop singer George Michael has said that he deliberately got himself arrested for cruising in a public toilet in LA ten years ago.

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Gay advocacy groups get consultative status at United Nations
Two sexual orientation and gender identity rights groups have been given consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

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Army welcomed into Stonewall workplace programme
The British Army's decision to join a programme designed to promote equality in the workplace was welcomed with a champagne reception last night.

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DUP members defend Iris' right to express her homophobia
Two leading members of the Democratic Unionist Party have come out in defence of their colleague Iris Robinson.

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HIV vacccine trial cancelled because of safety concerns
A research trial for the PAVE-100 AIDS vaccine planned in the U.S. has been cancelled over concerns that additional research is needed to prove the vaccine is safe.

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Thank you for being a friend - Golden Girl dies aged 84
Golden Girls star Estelle Getty died in her Los Angeles home at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to a report from TMZ.com.

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Stockholm gets ready for EuroPride
Ten of thousands of spectators are expected to attend this years EuroPride in Stockholm, making the city Europe's gay capital.

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Kevin Greening leaves his estate to his life partner
A Radio DJ who died after a drugs session has left more than £500,000 to his longterm partner. Kevin Greening's 1991 will stipulated that Andrew Lowe would be the principal beneficiary of his estate.

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Hadrian's life uncovered in new British Museum exhibition
Think of Roman Emperor Hadrian and the first thing that springs to mind is the wall that bears his name, separating England from the revolting Picts.

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Swedish man jailed for attacks on gays he met in chatrooms
A life sentence has been handed to a Swedish man for his brutal attacks against gay men. Swedish website The Local reported that the 35-year-old was convicted of killing a man in his own home on December 28th.

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Obama is "only hope" for gays serving openly in US military
Democrats convening the first congressional hearing on the military’s "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy since its enactment 15 years ago say electing Barack Obama to the White House is the only hope at getting it repealed.

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Swimmer Ian Thorpe reveals he is dating a woman
For years, probably since his appearance at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, many have been speculating, and most gay men have been hoping, that the Thorpedo—gold medal winner Ian Thorpe—was indeed a homo.

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Police issue urgent appeal in search for 18 year old gay Londoner
The Metropolitan Police are appealing urgently for anyone in the gay community wit information about a 18 year old man missing from Thamesmead in South London.

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Antilles to appeal against court ruling on same-sex couples
The Netherlands Antilles has said it will appeal against a court ruling that established same-sex couples have the same rights there as they do in Holland.

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Food brand strong despite gay advert furore
Heinz, the US-based international food brand, has weathered a storm of protest from LGBT community with little damage to its reputation, reports Mad.co.uk.

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EXCLUSIVE: My boyfriend was murdered in Turkish "honour killing"
The body of Ahmet Yildiz, Turkey's first suspected victim of a gay "honour killing," has been removed from the city morgue. His boyfriend spoke exclusively to PinkNews.co.uk about his murder.

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Lesbos islanders lose court case over use of "lesbian"
A court in Athens today rejected a law suit from a small group of residents of the island of Lesbos that attempted to stop homosexual women from using the term 'lesbian' to define themselves.

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Activists plan next Moscow Pride on day of Eurovision final
Despite bans on the event every year, the organisers of Moscow Pride have announced their plans for 2009. Russia won the Eurovision Song Contest earlier this year for the first time.

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Man overboard on gay cruise rescued, then shot, by police
A man who fell overboard from a gay cruise yacht was shot dead when he fought the police officers who had rescued him.

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