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.

Am I being unfair to you?

This Friday, March 3, women around the world will be praying as the sun rises on Samoa in the Pacific Ocean and until it sets 24 hours later in Western

By Charles Harkness

/ 2 Mar 2017

Camber and drugs hearings to start

The facts surrounding two separate events last years will shortly begin to be resolved

By Ben Keeley

/ 24 Feb 2017

Do planning officers listen ?

This week may see some controversy rearing its head - as one of Rother District Council's officers talks to the Town Planning Committee on Monday, and all our councillors (County, District and Town) attend the annual Town Meeting on Wednesday

By Charles Harkness

/ 23 Feb 2017

Amber addresses business forum

A well-attended new forum for local businesses was launched with guest speaker Amber Rudd

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Feb 2017

New Poppy Appeal Organiser

Rye RBL welcomes Jackie Brooks, new Poppy Appeal Organiser, to the team this week.

By Neale East

/ 23 Feb 2017

Station display just the ticket

Are they waiting for a train? Stuart (on the right, above, of the Deputy Town Crier) has a station in his back garden, but that might not help. However some of his "luggage" has been left at Rye's station for a while.

By Kenneth Bird

/ 23 Feb 2017

FSB sponsors networking

It seems that business networking opportunities, like buses, either don't happen, or several come along together, writes John Minter. Further to the recent meeting at the Mermaid, the

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Feb 2017

105 best wishes specially delivered

Major David Wilkinson who lives in Church Square, Rye celebrated his 105th birthday this week with golfing friends before getting a special delivery from the Queen of best wishes. Photo

By Charles Harkness

/ 17 Feb 2017

No end yet to rail misery

Just when one union looks like settling, its members think differently

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Feb 2017

Time to shuck your scallops

Scallop Week starts this weekend with a variety of menus, music and events - not just for visitors (though it does bring many to the town and surrounding villages) but also for locals - so time to get shucking

By Charles Harkness

/ 16 Feb 2017

Spending money is no joke

Rye Town Council had a lengthy meeting last Monday considering money matters - but one decision was no joke.

By Charles Harkness

/ 16 Feb 2017

Police hunt for witnesses

Police are hunting for witnesses after a Rye man was arrested and bailed on suspicion of murder, following an assault in Havelock Road, Hastings

By Kenneth Bird

/ 16 Feb 2017