Supporters are rallying around the St Michael's Hospice (which has a shop in Rye) and the Sara Lee Trust after a fire left two patients dead - and one arrested on suspicion of arson and murder. Hospice staff are caring for patients evacuated to alternative premises.
It may still be the height of Summer but Icklesham Casuals Football Club are already looking ahead to the forth coming season. Training is starting at Icklesham recreation ground and
Rye C.C. had their work cut out when facing a high-scoring opposition on a dry and deteriorating pitch. A determined innings from the club, however, pulled them back into the game. Martin Blincow has the story together with news on all the cricket last week.
Rye relief lifeboat performed another rescue on July 11 when a small speedboat ran into trouble. If you want to learn more, the lifeboat station is having an open weekend on July 17 and 18 with events for all the family.
On Sunday July12, runners started off on the near-marathon-length first Cranbrook to Rye cross-country relay. With navigational problems, fallen trees, giant nettles and a suspicious bull, the participants had plenty to think about on the way. Two of them give their first-hand accounts.
After just one week trading at her new premises, local estate agent Jill Harris is delighted at the response from customers, both old and new, having worked in the local
Four Doors opened as a pop up shop at 17 East Street in April, selling Ladybird Books collections and products, which have proved very popular, says store manager Sally Lewis.
Following a horrific accident when a customer lost a leg after being hit by a delivery lorry, Jempsons in Peasmarsh have been fined and ordered to pay costs by Lewes Crown Court
Children's tennis coaching took a different turn this week when the Tennis Club head coach was joined by former Womens Tour player, Australian Mandy Morgan. After coaching they played a demonstration game, showing neither had lost their touch
