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.

HSBC branch to close

The High Street branch of HSBC bank is to close on January 13, writes Seana Lanigan. The company said that in the past five years footfall had fallen by a

By Seana Lanigan

/ 20 Oct 2016

Jeake's House wins award

Jeake's House in Mermaid Street has won an award from the Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice for 2017 as one of the best B&Bs in

By Kenneth Bird

/ 20 Oct 2016

Golf Club closes footpath

Public notice has been issued that a pathway frequented by walkers on Rye golf course is to be closed to protect wildlife

By Kenneth Bird

/ 20 Oct 2016

Road closures for bonfire night

There will be road closures and general traffic disruption on Rye Bonfire Night. All the details are here

By Kenneth Bird

/ 20 Oct 2016

Dr Ian Graham-Bryce

We learn with regret of the death of Dr Ian Graham-Bryce on October 10, writes Kenneth Bird. He and his wife Elizabeth came to live in Rye on his retirement

By Kenneth Bird

/ 20 Oct 2016

Lower School site plans revealed

Now that development plans have been made public for residential housing on the Lower School site, it's your opportunity to have your say

By Kenneth Bird

/ 19 Oct 2016

A niche community bus success

Nearly £ 2,000 was raised for the new John Izod community bus at the Niche Fashion Show held last week

By Gillian Roder

/ 19 Oct 2016

Virtual oil on untroubled waters

Agency staff demonstrate how to save Strand Quay from pollution

By Ben Keeley

/ 18 Oct 2016

Prestigious award for Tuscan

Another accolade for Rye hospitality comes with an award for authentic Italian cuisine won by the Tuscan Rye in Lion Street

By Kenneth Bird

/ 18 Oct 2016

Bonfire, battle & stormin' Normans

Did torrential rain, blasting winds and soaked spectators cast a dampener on Hastings bonfire blast on Saturday? Of course not - the town shook itself off like a wet dog and romped home

By Seana Lanigan

/ 17 Oct 2016

No shame in crying

On a cold and windy October morning, visitors to Hastings were crying with joy as a fascinated crowd watched with interest

By Seana Lanigan

/ 17 Oct 2016

Emergency helicopter in town

The air ambulance was called to Rock Channel area following a severe industrial accident

By Kenneth Bird

/ 13 Oct 2016