Edward Burra's paintings are emphatic, vibrant, busy, but also include gentler landscapes drawn from around Rye and Hastings. Rye Art Gallery holds paintings, drawings and other personal artefacts and letters - and until June 7 the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings has a major exhibition of this local art
For several nights, residents of the Ancient Town have found themselves cut off from Rye by roadworks on the A259 and having to get home via Pett. This is despite assurances from the Highways Agency and its contractor that they would be escorted in and out of the village.
Everyone in Winchelsea agrees that the Pipewell Gate, which stands at the corner of the town overlooking Ferry Hill, is in urgent need of repair. Winchelsea Corporation, which owns the monument, claims that in order to get grants they must cater for visitors. But there is mounting concern among some
Rye Harbour's lifeboat crews have just held two open sessions to encourage volunteers to come forward. But the response was a letdown for the men and women who often risk their lives for us, reports K T Bruce
Rye Police have donated £500 to Rye Sports Centre to assist with the funding of an upgraded CCTV system. The gift comes from the Police Property Act Fund, made up
Authors vying for East Sussex Children’s Book Award, organised by the county council’s Schools Library and Museum Service, will be visiting schools across the county in a bid
Rye residents should take responsibility for cleaning up the area immediately surrounding their homes. This would greatly help the new town steward, who has started well, but who needs the support of local people to maintain the beauty of our town
A former committee member of the Royal British Legion Club, now the Brewery Yard Club, which is up for sale, believes that proceeds from the sale should be used locally
Motorists illegally using Blue Badges to park in disabled bays and avoid parking charges were the target for enforcement teams in a recent day of action when East Sussex County
"Foul and abusive" language led to the Iden player/manager being sent off in the critical semi final of the Birchwood Group challenge cup against Battle Baptists. What happened next . . .?
