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.

Cruising with a roar

Immaculate cars from a bygone era brought the town to a noisy halt as perfectly maintained classic cars toured the narrow streets

By Charles Harkness

/ 19 Nov 2015

The clock ticked on

A framed poem was left on the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday. Rye News tracked down the author.. and the means by which it appeared there

By Kenneth Bird

/ 13 Nov 2015

Mean streets get friendlier

Rye and Camber residents are taking to the streets in increasing numbers - but what has it to do with the needy, the vulnerable, and those who have missed the last train?

By Seana Lanigan

/ 12 Nov 2015

Christmas is coming and going

Christmas is coming and winter pictures surround us. But so do some "Sold Out" signs as the town looks forward to a more festive season this year

By Charles Harkness

/ 12 Nov 2015

Oh Rye, Oh Rye, Oh Rye

Do you have a loud and carrying voice? A certain presence and authority when you walk into a room? This could be the job of your dreams

By Seana Lanigan

/ 12 Nov 2015

Commemorating lost heroes

An old lifeboat house remains, standing lonely on the shore. This weekend Rye Harbour will remember a small community's largest loss

By Seana Lanigan

/ 12 Nov 2015

Shoeboxes, but no shoes

Visitors to St Mary's over the last few weeks might have been puzzled by a growing mountain of gift wrapped shoeboxes. These have now been whisked away - but where were they going?

By Seana Lanigan

/ 12 Nov 2015

Beach jetsam: Dog warning

Watch out for slimy stuff on the beach that could harm your pooch

By Ben Keeley

/ 12 Nov 2015

Don't lose your vote

Rother District Council seem to be making it appear to be difficult to register to vote. Ray Prewer tries to cut through the red tape

By Ray Prewer

/ 12 Nov 2015

Hospital bell rings out

A hospital remembers as Friends gather

By Rye News

/ 12 Nov 2015

Rope Walk before and after

Now you see them. Now you don't. Rope Walk' has been flattened - and it all happened in the dark

By Ray Prewer

/ 12 Nov 2015

Coming events in town

Dementia training, Christmas shopping and recycling are all on the agenda for the coming week - and the weekend after

By Charles Harkness

/ 12 Nov 2015