The citizens of the present-day Cinque Ports take pride in the notoriety of their medieval predecessors. The height of the Portsmens' turbulent role in national history was during the Barons War in the early 13th century. This episode is to be the subject of a talk (fittingly) in Winchelsea later th
A former Mayor of Rye whose family has a very long history in the town has died. Town councillors and staff will be out in their finery for a civic ceremony at St Mary's on the morning of June 10, and Jim Hollands from Rye's Own recalls the man behind the Mayor
Volunteer Tony Edwards (pictured above), deputy launching authority at Rye Harbour RNLI Lifeboat Station, was awarded the RNLI's prestigious Gold Badge on Thursday May 21 at the Barbican,
Camber Castle was the focus for this year's Rotary Club charity walk - and not just because that's where the refreshments were. Walkers were also offered a free tour of the Tudor ruins and the chance to take part in a quiz
Rye Harbour Sailing Club's Push the Boat Out event was a great success with dinghies and cruisers giving taster sessions to both experienced and novice sailors of all ages
Want to know how it feels to run a Triathlon? read an explanation of this gritty and demanding event and wonder as 70 year old Bob Sharp tells us of his Marshman experience
For sale. Six beds. Space for nanny and staff. A snip at only £4.5m. Set yourself up as squire of Winchelsea by buying the Ancient Town's "big 'ouse". Richard Comotto reports
The Rural Employability Project recently held another successful recruitment day at Tilling Green Community Centre, with a number of local employers represented
Rye made it two in a row when they travelled to Wisborough Green on Saturday. Despite a damp wicket they produced a competitive run total and fine bowling and fielding produced a satisfying result reports Martin Blincow
Our paper isn't a flash in the pan. We've survived our first year. Neither is it a one-man band. This paper is made possible by a host of volunteers. So yes there's a birthday to celebrate, but the real celebration is the generosity of people who produce 'Rye News' for absolutely nothing. Why not jo
