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.

Catwomen and men needed

Hundreds of cats and kittens have been helped locally by a charity. But it's now running out of volunteers

By Rye News

/ 30 Oct 2015

History that rose from the sea

Gazing to the East and down river the fragile nature of the Marsh and the ever present threatening tides become obvious - but what history lurks there ? A Museum speaker will tell all.

By Ray Prewer

/ 30 Oct 2015

Xmas as you wish it was

Who is doing what is a secret. But they've got talent. And you can make them a winner. But the real winner is "Christmas In Rye"

By Charles Harkness

/ 22 Oct 2015

Out of sight, out of mind?

The sea seems distant from the town - but exciting when you are sailing on it. High tides help the boats move in and out, but next week's highest tides can also be a threat. This week though the sailors have hit the jackpot. Read on...

By Charles Harkness

/ 22 Oct 2015

Camera club awarded £500

Why is photographer John Wylie taking a "selfie" of himself in a pub with our local Member of Parliament Amber Rudd? And why was she giving him money?

By Ben Keeley

/ 22 Oct 2015

The wall - ours at last!

The Millennium Wall is now finally owned by Rye - yet another piece of our town that we are slowly re-acquiring

By Charles Harkness

/ 22 Oct 2015

Children can go conkers

Children will be welcome at East Street Museum Monday October 26, 2-4pm for a fun craft afternoon, most suitable for children aged four to ten, who will be able to

By Ray Prewer

/ 22 Oct 2015

Rocking with Rachmaninov

Music played 'live' from Rachmaninov to ragtime at Rye Creative Centre on Friday followed by nature explorations on Saturday

By Charles Harkness

/ 22 Oct 2015

Save lives with books

What do Caitlin Moran and Hilary Mantel have in common? Seana Lanigan explains

By Seana Lanigan

/ 22 Oct 2015

Their eyes glint in the dark

You will have to be very lucky to see a live one, but their eyes do glint in the dark. And they will be joined this week by longbowmen, bands, artists, countryside walks and a range of menus - because it is Wild Boar Week. Charles Harkness reports

By Charles Harkness

/ 22 Oct 2015

The joys of being online

Being an online newspaper has its good points. One is automatic alerts telling you what's in this week's issue. Another is the ability to "answer back" - and readers are doing so

By Charles Harkness

/ 15 Oct 2015

Bone fires and burning boats

Preparations are well in hand for next month's bonfire pageant - but burning the boats seems to have a much longer history than Guy Fawkes

By Neale East

/ 15 Oct 2015