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.

Winchelsea stitched up, again?

More controversial co-options to Icklesham Parish Council as councillors from other wards again reject well-qualified candidates from Winchelsea to represent their town in favour of a late application from a non-resident

By Ben Keeley

/ 12 May 2016

Brede church gets new roof

St George’s Church Brede gets a new roof thanks to a grant from the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund

By Kenneth Bird

/ 12 May 2016

Winchelsea says no to de-fete

Winchelsea residents have bemoaned the cancellation of their summer fete because of competition from the new Rye Country Show. But some are determined to go ahead and do their own thing on August 13

By Ben Keeley

/ 12 May 2016

Big breakfast to stop flooding

This year Christian Aid envelopes wont be delivered door to door. But the work goes on and a breakfast feast is a new way to raise funds

By Kenneth Bird

/ 12 May 2016

What's the victim's birthday ?

How do you report suspicious behaviour to Sussex Police? If you want to do this online, you'll need a victim and you'll need to know their birthday!

By Ben Keeley

/ 12 May 2016

Glazier grilled in Rye Harbour

Rye Harbour parents tore a strip off County Council Leader Keith Glazier for his council's decision to cut free travel to and from school for primary school children

By Ben Keeley

/ 11 May 2016

Sailors push the boat out

RHSC is staging a three day weekend of taster sails, free of charge, as part of a national "Push the Boat Out" event

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 May 2016

Rother's double double dealing?

What is behind Rother's rush to dispose of Camber Fields? Is there more to this than meets the eye, asks a member of Rye's bidding consortium. And what are Rye's RDC councillors doing, or are they still on a convenient holiday?

By Ben Keeley

/ 6 May 2016

Rye breeds a new mayor

Pomp and pageantry were the order of the day as incoming Rye mayor Jonathan Breeds is sworn in and accepts the chain of office

By Kenneth Bird

/ 5 May 2016

Mayoral party at Tilling Green

The new mayor shows Rye how to party.

By Ray Prewer

/ 5 May 2016

Rye primary school grows

Despite problems, building work on the Primary School extension is progressing

By Ben Keeley

/ 5 May 2016

Jempsons fund Street Pastors

Jempsons have kindly donated the cost of the insurance so that the street pastors can keep their "Godmobile" safely on the road

By Kenneth Bird

/ 5 May 2016