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.

The Sun shines on Camber

Crumbs! Mary Berry is apparently coming to Camber this weekend for a Great British Bake Off themed event for staff and readers of the Sun newspaper

By Ben Keeley

/ 29 Sep 2016

Nature needs more friends

Outline plans for the new visitor centre at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve were shown to the Friends group at their AGM. They will shortly go forward for public consultation and planning application

By Kenneth Bird

/ 29 Sep 2016

Wheeling out funds

On September 26, The Rye Wheelers presented Grace O'Neill, Chief Executive of ARRCC (Activities, Respite, Rehabilition Care Centres) and ARRCC Elders, with a very generous cheque for £455

By Kenneth Bird

/ 29 Sep 2016

RNLI rescue yacht for second time

The Rye Harbour lifeboat was called out to assist a sailing yacht in trouble off the Harbour entrance

By Rye News

/ 28 Sep 2016

A busy year at Rye Sea Cadets

The Chairman of the Unit Management Committee outlines the activities of the Sea Cadets over the last year

By Ben Keeley

/ 28 Sep 2016

No lifeguards at Camber yet

Lifeguards were finally provided at Camber for the last days of the summer holidays. But what about next year?

By Ben Keeley

/ 28 Sep 2016

Hospice seeks new board members

Would you fit the bill? Read on to see what St Michael's is looking for

By Kenneth Bird

/ 27 Sep 2016

Tasty treats at St Bartholomew's

St Bartholomew's Extra Care centre is opening its doors in aid of Macmillan nurses

By Ben Keeley

/ 27 Sep 2016

Landgate report imminent

The architect's report on the condition of the Landgate is due shortly. Will this finally determine it's future?

By Kenneth Bird

/ 26 Sep 2016

New Freeman welcomed

Freedom of the Town, rental costs, traffic and the Jazz Festival were all hot topics in the Town Council meeting on Monday

By Gerard Reilly

/ 22 Sep 2016

New mysteries from Southern

A new consultation paper from Southern poses as many questions as it answers - but seems to offer worse services. This summer's trains were cut and now destinations may be cut too

By Ben Keeley

/ 22 Sep 2016

Collation of new Archdeacon

The county flocked to Rye as a previous Arts Festival booking of the Chichester Cathedral choir meant that St Mary's was the logical choice for the Collation of a new Archdeacon

By Kenneth Bird

/ 22 Sep 2016