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.

Rain does not stop play

Wet weather couldn't stop the party at Tilling Green. Something Else rocked the house and home made cakes as well as other goodies made sure that visitors left full and happy

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Jun 2016

Smugglers' tower and garden open

Peace, tranquility and a good gossip with old and new - its the annual Rye Conservation Society garden party coming up this weekend. The best home-made tea in the vicinity , a tower perfectly positioned to spy on the rest of the town and a chance to remember our lost friends, such as John Izod, pict

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Jun 2016

Holiday lets? - our future town

A significant rise in buy to let properties in Rye in the past year (both long term and for holidays) has been reported by local estate agents and one town in Cornwall (St Ives) faced with similar problems is using their neighbourhood plan to tackle the issue head on. But what is a Neighbourhood Pla

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Jun 2016

New cross for St Mary's

When the stone cross crashed to the ground in a storm several years ago, it was seen by St Mary's church surveyor, John Gurney, as a problem waiting to happen

By Kenneth Bird

/ 23 Jun 2016

Jimper Sutton RIP

With the passing of Jimper Sutton, Rye has lost another wonderful character

By Kenneth Bird

/ 23 Jun 2016

Rye Hospital in the swing

The rains held off and a good time was had by all at the annual hospital fete

By Rye News

/ 23 Jun 2016

Traction-Avant comes to the Quay

Strand Quay became as French as Maigret for a few hours on Saturday

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Jun 2016

Minion brings fun to fete

There will be fun, hopefully in the sun, on Sunday at the Tilling Green Summer Fete which is being organised by Tilling Green Residents Association. Dan Lake previews here

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Jun 2016

Amber's annual audience

Our MP Amber Rudd visited the Town Hall on Saturday June 11 for her annual meeting with Rye residents

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Jun 2016

Dim light in Marshlink tunnel

A stakeholder conference on Wednesday with Marshlink operators, Southern Railways produced little cheer for hard-pressed passengers. Stuart Harland reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Jun 2016

Brexiteers attack remains

Brexit seems to be the default position of most farmers or landowners if the signs along the Udimore road are anything to go by. But there are indications that foul

By Seana Lanigan

/ 9 Jun 2016

Southern to be quizzed

Next week, on June 15, Southern Railways will be meeting with stakeholders, including MLAG and other local pressure groups to discuss the current state of the service, writes John Minter.

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Jun 2016