Call for young men to test for chlamydia

Chlamydia campaignA NEW campaign is being launched in East Sussex highlighting how easy it is for young men to test for the UK’s most common sexually transmitted infection.

One in 12 people who test for chlamydia have the infection which, while there are often no noticeable signs, can cause a range of health issues, including those affecting fertility in men and women if left untreated. Continue reading

Tales from battlefield as WW1 website reaches three years

Battle of Passchendaele – Australian gunners in Château Wood near Hooge, in October 1917THE tale of one of World War One’s bloodiest battles is the 150th story to be published as a website tracing East Sussex’s role in the conflict marks its third anniversary.

Three years ago on Friday (Aug 4), East Sussex County Council’s First World War website was launched to showcase the lesser known stories of the people and places of the county during the war. Continue reading