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.

RNLI fundraiser at Camber

Fancy a fish supper at the Gallivant for only £15? You can bring your own wine and you will be raising money for RNLI at the same time

By Seana Lanigan

/ 22 Sep 2016

Too few guarding our borders

As the number of incidents of people smuggling by boat rises, the Border Force is increasing its defences - but does history have a lesson for us?

By Charles Harkness

/ 15 Sep 2016

Family rescued by kite surfer

A potential tragedy was averted at Camber as a kite surf instructor rescued a Spanish family of non-swimmers from the sea

By Kenneth Bird

/ 15 Sep 2016

Same site, different battle

Another battle may be starting over this gateway to nowhere after changing shopping patterns halted a confrontation between supermarkets - but is the education framework now changing as well?

By Charles Harkness

/ 15 Sep 2016

Fleece hammered again by van

Repeated damage by delivery vehicles in Lion Street has again been raised at a council meeting

By Charles Harkness

/ 15 Sep 2016

They shall have their memorial

A part of Rye's history is uncovered as the graves of former Rye Union Workhouse inmates are located and remembered

By Kenneth Bird

/ 15 Sep 2016

St Mary's prepares for crowds

St Mary's church in Rye is the thread that links a Rye News reader in America's capital, a lot of music (and furniture moving) , and brings a bishop to town

By Charles Harkness

/ 15 Sep 2016

Rye Community Shop awards grants

Just over six months from opening in new premises, Rye Community Shop has proved itself a popular means of raising funds for local charities

By Kenneth Bird

/ 15 Sep 2016

Camera Club's 60th exhibition

This weekend, September 16-18, Rye and District Camera Club hold their 60th anniversary exhibition at St Mary's Centre in Lion Street, as part of the Rye Arts Festival

By Kenneth Bird

/ 15 Sep 2016

Jempson's holiday boot fairs

Boot fairs at Jempsons, Peasmarsh earn money for local good causes

By Rye News

/ 15 Sep 2016

Rother sells off more assets

The process of asset disposals by Rother District Council continues, but now there appears to be much more local consultation

By Kenneth Bird

/ 8 Sep 2016

Rail misery strikes again

Here we go again - more unnecessary disruption to the Rye rail service. Regular commuter Viv Watts reports on the current chaos as a result of the dispute between Southern and RMT

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Sep 2016