News

Stay informed on local events and their impact on Rye and the surrounding villages. From politics and local government, to humanitarian challenges and our local economy, our News coverage brings context and clarity to the stories shaping our local community.

A different kind of life

Local author Pamela Buxton’s book-launch at the Rye Bookshop last Saturday was like a gathering of old friends, writes Kenneth Bird. She was there, signing copies of her new

By Kenneth Bird

/ 5 Oct 2017

Oodles of attercops

The local natural history society opens its season of lectures with a talk by the warden of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

By Kenneth Bird

/ 5 Oct 2017

Adult Learning Courses in Rye

The WEA starts its classes for the Autumn again this coming week

By Ben Keeley

/ 29 Sep 2017

High Street has top Cookshop

Most Promising Newcomer It's official! Rye Cookshop is one of the UK’s best retailers for products for the kitchen, table and home, having reached the finals of

By Ben Keeley

/ 28 Sep 2017

Camber safer this year

Following the events of 2016, fewer visitors have ventured to the beach at Camber this summer

By Ben Keeley

/ 28 Sep 2017

Even more industrial action

Here we go again - more train disruption

By Ben Keeley

/ 28 Sep 2017

Rye Harbour lifeboat christened

The dedication service and formal launching of the new Rye Harbour "B Class" lifeboat took place last Saturday

By Rye News

/ 28 Sep 2017

Fatal accident in Church Square

Police and emergency services were called out around 9am on Tuesday September 26, to attend a fatal accident at a house in Hucksteps Row, off Church Square, writes Kenneth Bird.

By Kenneth Bird

/ 28 Sep 2017

Fire in Mermaid Street

Three fire appliances were called out to a fire in Mermaid Street at around 3:30pm on Friday September 22, writes Kenneth Bird. Apparently, a shaving mirror had reflected the

By Kenneth Bird

/ 28 Sep 2017

Helping hurricane victims

Help is needed by the victims of the two hurricanes

By Charles Harkness

/ 21 Sep 2017

Still more Festival to come

The Arts Festival gathers pace, as we preview week two

By Ben Keeley

/ 21 Sep 2017

Who should buy new homes?

Thumbs down, for now, to the St Ives' option but . . . .

By Charles Harkness

/ 21 Sep 2017