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.

Heritage Centre presents report

The heritage Centre presented its report at this week's meeting of the RTC Policy Committee

By Ben Keeley

/ 25 Nov 2016

Rye Harbour remembers

The men from Rye Harbour who died in the 1928 Mary Stanford lifeboat disaster, are honoured by their families and members of the RNLI in the special service of remembrance held each year

By Kenneth Bird

/ 25 Nov 2016

Zumba for Children in Need

Raising money for Children in Need, a group of ladies did an hour of Zumba in pyjamas at Peasmarsh Memorial Hall last Thursday evening, November 18. Zumba involves dance and

By Kenneth Bird

/ 24 Nov 2016

Time to remember

Last weekend was just one procession after another - with the Bonfire Societies, Remembrance Sunday and classic cars - but Sunday, at least, was dry.

By Charles Harkness

/ 17 Nov 2016

Bonfire ends with a bang!

Last weekend’s bonfire certainly went off with a bang! The tribute paid to both Jimper Sutton and John Izod by sending their ashes up on the last rocket was emotional and a fitting send off to two fine men, more than a few glasses were raised to their honour on the night

By Neale East

/ 17 Nov 2016

Prison cells may open

Rye's historic Ypres Tower has had many different roles over the centuries - including being a prison - and there are plans to throw some light on that as part of the ever changing exhibits at the Tower and in the nearby East Street museum annex

By Kenneth Bird

/ 17 Nov 2016

Lions donate Camber defibrillator

Another useful defibrillator appears in the town

By Rye News

/ 16 Nov 2016

Time for many to act

Christmas is coming - and it is closer than you think as "Tales of Old" takes over Rye on Saturday December 10

By Charles Harkness

/ 16 Nov 2016

Winchelsea lights up the sky

Although the smaller cousin of Rye's finest, Winchelsea Bonfire Boyes punch above their weight on Bonfire Night. November 5 saw another magnificent firework display over the Ancient Town. But of course, being Winchelsea, there was the usual factional subtext to the event

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Nov 2016

On your marks, get set, puddings!

As Christmas in Rye 2016 gets closer, we have a film to remind you of last year and a preview of one of the ever-popular events

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Nov 2016

Flood remedy, maybe, but not yet

Flooding in the Strand Quay area of Winchelsea Road has been a periodic problem for a while. Finally, however, Highways England have taken note

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Nov 2016

Remembrance Sunday

The annual Parade and Service of Remembrance takes place this Sunday

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Nov 2016