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.

Fundraising for ancient bicycle

This penny farthing needs some tender loving care, and funds are being raised for the purpose

By Charles Harkness

/ 15 Oct 2015

More jobs claims rail study

A new report claims the local economy will benefit if high speed trains to Ashford run through to Rye and on to Hastings and Bexhill. But what is the timetable for this to happen?

By Charles Harkness

/ 15 Oct 2015

Blanket harvest heads East

Blankets, knitted by local ladies and visitors were blessed at the Harvest Festival service at St Mary’s. And they will soon be on their way . . . but to where?

By Seana Lanigan

/ 15 Oct 2015

Jempson's charge for plastic

What will you have to pay for soon that was free before? And should you have to pay? And is the answer in the bag?

By Christopher Strangeways

/ 15 Oct 2015

A dogged approach to hills

Suddenly a "doggy bag" takes on a whole new dimension and, in a town deep in dogs, it may be a solution to one of autumn's challenges....scaffolding.

By Seana Lanigan

/ 15 Oct 2015

Tax refuser goes to jail

A local peace campaigner has been jailed despite claiming that his tax was being used to pay for illegal wars

By Kenneth Bird

/ 15 Oct 2015

Infamous fraud exposed

The infamous and fraudulent "missing link" and fossil-hunting featured in a talk in Iden

By Kenneth Bird

/ 15 Oct 2015

Back where they started

Rye friends, gourmets and gastronomes are delighted by the news that a well known and much missed couple are returning to a Rye restaurant. But who? And where?

By Kenneth Bird

/ 15 Oct 2015

Medals from the Lord Lieutenant

The Lord Lieutenant was in Rye Town Hall to present medals. Read on...

By Kenneth Bird

/ 15 Oct 2015

Lions' free tests save lives

Rye & District Lions free prostate cancer checks proved very popular last Saturday

By Ben Keeley

/ 15 Oct 2015

Got talent? Sign up now

Want to show off your talent? Win a prime Christmas slot on the Town Hall stage? Help raise money for a very special Rye day ? Read on

By Charles Harkness

/ 11 Oct 2015

For sale: Landgate (needs TLC)

One year on, and after a load of bird excrement, Rother Council seems to want to wash its hands of Rye's historic Landgate - but who will step in, and how can it be used? The Mayor appealed last year for "Friends of the Landgate" to come forward. Details of the renovation costs are about to be revea

By Charles Harkness

/ 8 Oct 2015