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.

Invitation from Friends

Tilling Green Community Friends (who befriend and look after their community) invite you to join them on Wednesday September 2 between 6:30pm and 8pm to celebrate their work over

By Charles Harkness

/ 27 Aug 2015

This big red bus is so healthy

What have a Big Red Bus and the Conquest Hospital got in common ? The answer is Healthwatch, formerly called Community Health Councils. To find out more visit Jempson's Car Park in Rye Saturday September 5 between 9 and 12.

By Charles Harkness

/ 27 Aug 2015

Learn how to save lives

One of the latest PADs to appear (that's a public access defibrillator) is on the side of the George Hotel in Rye's town centre and Rother

By Charles Harkness

/ 27 Aug 2015

Tilling Green plans change

Extra parking, a larger hall in a new community centre, and a lower block of flats are among changes in new plans for the redevelopment of Tilling Green's former school site. These are on show for just a few days more in the old school building's entrance hall. But there are still lots of unanswered

By Charles Harkness

/ 25 Aug 2015

Kino adds to the festival fare

Rye's new Kino cinema is rapidly settling into the community, with a children's day last week, jazz films and a terrace recital this weekend, a series of talks during next month's Arts Festival, and a range of special showings, including live drama, ballet and even rugby union

By Charles Harkness

/ 25 Aug 2015

Kids' event at the museum

Rye Castle Museum is holding a children's event this Wednesday August 26 from 2pm to4pm at their East Street site. The cost is £2 per child. Entertainment is

By Charles Harkness

/ 24 Aug 2015

Hospital plans for future

Looking ahead to the future, Rye's Hospital is considering plans for a minor illness and injury unit, integrated local care and residential care. Barry Nealon reports

By Kenneth Bird

/ 20 Aug 2015

Bike crash spotlight on traffic

Traffic issues, and not just parking, feature frequently on Rye Town Council agendas - and came up again this week when councillors were looking at a "wish list" for actions to be taken in the town over the new council's lifetime, following the May elections

By Kenneth Bird

/ 20 Aug 2015

A quiet man for a coup

Richard Bower, who has died suddenly after a fall, may only be remembered by recent arrivals as a "greeter" in St Mary's offering you a prayer book or hymn book, but his life before retirement had taken him to distant places - and close contact with coups and revolutions.

By Kenneth Bird

/ 20 Aug 2015

Model town helps children

Rye Heritage Centre raised £172.10 during the Rye Maritime Festival for the Demelza Hospice children's charity as entry to see the Rye Town Model Sound and Light

By Rye News

/ 20 Aug 2015

Riding again for rescuers

Cyclists will be taking to the road again to raise money for the ambulance charity, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, as part of a major annual bike ride. Several of those riding have been aided by the service after life-threatening accidents

By Ben Keeley

/ 20 Aug 2015

Every dog has his day

The Rye Country Show attracted a vast turn out from the dog community. As well as the Coakham bloodhound pack, individual dogs turned up to compete in various events. The Grand National saw dogs dragging their owners over fences (and the reverse) and the subsequent terrier racing was a chaotic succe

By Seana Lanigan

/ 20 Aug 2015