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.

Rother tests parking depths

Rother District Council, possibly under pressure from the police and Government, is investigating Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) - but what will it mean in Rye? Charles Harkness reports

By Charles Harkness

/ 26 Nov 2015

A full week ahead

The week ahead has a flurry of Christmas activity with art and craft shows, festive fairs, mulled wine, another quiz night and a male-voice choir. So keep your eyes peeled as some things are selling out fast

By Charles Harkness

/ 26 Nov 2015

Help shape local transport

Have your say in helping to shape transport plans for the future. ESCC seems to be doing a lot for Bexhill and Hastings but little mention of Rye so far . . .

By Kenneth Bird

/ 26 Nov 2015

For crying out loud

There were at least five applicants for the recently advertised post of Deputy Town Crier when applications closed last Monday, November 23, writes Charles Harkness. The Town Clerk may be

By Charles Harkness

/ 26 Nov 2015

Branding a snowflake Christmas

Would you like to create a snowflake and help someone in need? Comedienne Jo Brand explains how

By Rye News

/ 26 Nov 2015

Dickens, what an evening

On Thursday November 26 the Ypres Castle Inn held a fund-raising quiz night for Christmas In Rye. Our correspondent, Ray Prewer, took part

By Ray Prewer

/ 26 Nov 2015

Landgate summit faces challenge

Is the Landgate doomed to remain as affordable housing for pigeons? Is it a "useless" building, or could road closures and/or narrowing options mean that people will be able to mount the stone steps into the chambers after hundreds of years of denial?

By Charles Harkness

/ 26 Nov 2015

Don't over-react, it's just fun

The bad weather left a brief window of opportunity for this year's Bonfire Night, lots of photographs and odd moments of humour

By Kenneth Bird

/ 19 Nov 2015

Mary Stanford remembered

A disaster is remembered. Heidi Foster gives a personal account

By Heidi Foster

/ 19 Nov 2015

RBL welcomes new Padre

The Rye British Legion has appointed an old face to be the new padre

By Neale East

/ 19 Nov 2015

30th birthday for WI

The Landgate WI celebrated its 30th birthday this week. Joan Jones reports

By Ben Keeley

/ 19 Nov 2015

Legion raises over £2,000

The British Legion in Peasmarsh raised significant funds for this year's Poppy Appeal

By Rye News

/ 19 Nov 2015