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The birthplace of British democracy

200 years since the siege of Rye Town Hall

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Oct 2025

The birthplace of British democracy

No holds barred

Festival talk by Emily Maitlis says much about modern journalism

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Oct 2025

No holds barred

Nuclear Restoration Services invites you to share your views about Dungeness A decommissioning site

Nuclear Restoration Services invites you to share your views about Dungeness A decommissioning site 20 – 21 October 10.00 to 16.00 Rye town centre (next to Cinque Ports Pub)

By Ben Keeley

/ 14 Oct 2025

Nuclear Restoration Services invites you to share your views about Dungeness A decommissioning site

Nuclear Restoration Services invites you to share your views about Dungeness A decommissioning site 22 October 10.00 to 16.00 New Romney high street (outside New Romney library) TN28

By Ben Keeley

/ 14 Oct 2025

Nuclear Restoration Services invites you to share your views about Dungeness A decommissioning site

150 years of Bournes in Rye. Pictures and stories from the archive

Memories of the buildings around town and two calamitous fires on Eagle Road

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Oct 2025

150 years of Bournes in Rye. Pictures and stories from the archive

The Christmas lights switch off

Insurance, safety and funding issues mean lights unlikely in Rye for 2025

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Oct 2025

The Christmas lights switch off

Officially open

New Camber Welcome Centre sees new buildings and more toilets

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Oct 2025

Officially open

News in brief October 10

Secretary of state rules on The Bell at Iden, feedback on reported crime and it's the town criers contest in Rye this weekend

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Oct 2025

News in brief October 10

Good luck Barb!

New shop Treasures of Rye is a long held ambition

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Oct 2025

Good luck Barb!

"Financially, physically, and emotionally unsustainable"

One of the founders of the Christmas Festival says big changes are needed if it is ever to happen again

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Oct 2025

"Financially, physically, and emotionally unsustainable"

Facts and figures

An update and more context to Jempson's financial accounts

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Oct 2025

Facts and figures

Poetry on the move

Poems to mark 200 years of the railway and a competition for Rye writers

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Oct 2025

Poetry on the move