The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is short of firefighters across the county and Rye is no exception, which is why a new recruiting drive is under way
Ironmongers Extraordinary soon grew into an institution in Rye after Mindi Gill arrived from Uganda in the early 1970s and first opened its doors on to the High Street. While the sole proprietor for all those years has died, her treasure trove of kitchenalia lives on
Everybody loves bonfire night, but we are left with a scene of desolation for months on end. Why do we put up with this when Easter is here and the town is already filled with tourists? There must be a solution
Rye's country market has recently re-opened after its winter break between Christmas and Easter. It is worth sitting for a while in the Community Centre queue at 9.45 am on Friday mornings, swapping news and a little gentle badinage, in anticipation of the doors opening at 10
The latest show from local drama group Acting Up in Rye was performed at Rye Community Centre last week. Starting All Over is a light comedy by John Peel, containing
A small army of volunteer gardeners rolled up their sleeves to get their hands dirty planting 300 saplings for the new community garden next to Love Lane allotments. Why not come and help next time? Volunteers are always welcome!
Wendy Vu, owner of Elegant Nails in Landgate is running in the Hastings half-marathon on Sunday to raise money for a Vietnamese child injured and scarred in an acid attack.
Rye Studio School students visit New York to study art, drama and retail skills; learn about every aspect of opera including costume design as a follow-up to the Rye Arts Festival; and acquire work placement experience in order to focus both on academic exams and future job opportunities
Town Hall staff and Rye News reporter Charles Harkness and myself were among the few to witness the raising of the Commonwealth flag on Monday, March 9 to celebrate Commonwealth
