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.

Positively not last performance

Rye Film Club stalls but hopes to rise again with a trial series of foreign films, but it needs stronger audience support

By Kenneth Bird

/ 8 Sep 2016

Accident on A259, New Road

For the residents of New Road, Rye the alarm sounds of fire engine and ambulance rushing towards Camber are depressingly familiar - this time tragedy struck closer on their door-step

By Kenneth Bird

/ 8 Sep 2016

Cameras roll again

Stand by on set . . . camera . . . action! Another film crew comes to Rye

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Sep 2016

Lots to discuss at RTC meeting

Rye's Town Council had its first meeting on Monday after politics took its summer break and it had a very full agenda . . . with parking, dogs and housing among the items up for discussion

By Heidi Foster

/ 6 Sep 2016

Bride of honour

As flagged in Rye News last week, St Mary’s church hosted a wedding with a professional touch on Saturday September 3, writes Seana Lanigan. Kendra Leaver, Retail Editor and

By Seana Lanigan

/ 5 Sep 2016

Heritage Open Day in Winchelsea

Want to see a fascinating medieval cellar, with some almost unique medieval ship graffiti? Your next chance will be on Saturday September 10, when the cellar under Blackfriars Barn in Winchelsea will be opened for Heritage Open Days

By Ben Keeley

/ 2 Sep 2016

Children’s clothes needed

As winter draws nearer, children in refugee camps in the Middle East need our help

By Seana Lanigan

/ 1 Sep 2016

Community Centre wins support

PCSO Neil Holden presented a cheque from the Police Property Fund to the Rye Community Centre Association (RCCA) on Friday August 26, writes Kenneth Bird. It was accepted by John

By Kenneth Bird

/ 1 Sep 2016

Rye News moves on

We're moving on and moving up and with your help can accomplish so much more

By Ben Keeley

/ 1 Sep 2016

Pedestrians reclaim the streets

Pedestrians are used to being forced into the roads by poorly parked vehicles, but during the festival, they were able to dance in the streets with impunity as cars and vans found the streets blocked with cool jazz

By Seana Lanigan

/ 1 Sep 2016

Wind blows Guldeford fete inside

Weather conditions forced the East Guldeford church fete inside the church itself

By Rye News

/ 1 Sep 2016

All the fun of the Fete

All the traditional games and stalls for a fete were on display at Rye Harbour

By Kenneth Bird

/ 1 Sep 2016