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.

ARRCC boutique on the move

Local care charity ARRCC plans to relocate its pre-loved fashion boutique from the Landgate to Cinque Ports Street as the Rye Community Charity Shop seeks new premises

By Kenneth Bird

/ 1 Oct 2015

Wendy Vu runs again

When you have to dive into icy water and crawl through mud, raising funds for charity in a test of physical endurance is far from good clean fun

By Kenneth Bird

/ 1 Oct 2015

It's a secret - until next month

Who is this man ? What is he holding ? Is it about the Landgate's future ? Or is it about the bonfire's deadly secret?

By Charles Harkness

/ 1 Oct 2015

Now you see them, now you......

Two portakabins were supposed to be moved on Tuesday. The owners had circulated a note saying precisely when it would happen - and that cars in the way would be removed. But it didn't happen when scheduled.

By Kenneth Bird

/ 24 Sep 2015

One man's view of Festival

Charlie Cobb is the first Artist in Residence at the Rye Arts Festival and has been sketching both around the town and at many of the events

By Ben Keeley

/ 24 Sep 2015

Charity to lose their shop

Stories and photos in Rye News over the past two years have shown a range of local organisations benefitting from the fundraising done in this shop - but now it is suddenly coming to an end.

By Ray Prewer

/ 24 Sep 2015

Dad's Army's early days

What links "Dad's Army" (the Local Defence Volunteers) with the 3rd Battalion Cinque Ports Volunteers, who were on duty at the East Street Museum to publicise the latest exhibition which celebrates a bi-centenary?

By Ray Prewer

/ 24 Sep 2015

Hospital called 'inadequate'

Hastings' Conquest Hospital, part of the larger East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, has been put into special measures by the Chief Inspector of Hospitals. But some of its deep-rooted problems seem to be common across the NHS. Finding beds when patients are fit to leave is one. Finding staff is anothe

By Kenneth Bird

/ 24 Sep 2015

Counting the cost of Calais

The problems in Calais this summer have had a significant effect on the local tourist trade and the Rye Heritage Centre is just one of many businesses that have suffered

By Seana Lanigan

/ 24 Sep 2015

Fitting tribute to cyclist

A cycle way to Rye Harbour has just been completed and named after a cyclist who died there more than ten years ago. But questions remain about whether it is fit for purpose, or whether the road is "an accident waiting to happen". Read the report and then look at comments on our Opinion page

By Ben Keeley

/ 17 Sep 2015

Lucky escape from canal crash

A driver and his passenger lived to tell the tale when their car crashed into the Royal Military Canal in Winchelsea in the early hours of the morning

By Ben Keeley

/ 17 Sep 2015

The power of the English bow

A master archer is coming to Winchelsea to demonstrate the awesome power of the medieval English warbow. Marauding Frenchmen beware!

By Ben Keeley

/ 17 Sep 2015