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.

Nuclear jet risk 'soars'

Over 100 large jet planes an hour, like the Boeing 737, could be taking off or landing directly over Dungeness nuclear power station - and the latest planning permission waters down nuclear safety concerns, while paying more heed to environmental ones. Opponents of Lydd Airport's expansion remain co

By Kenneth Bird

/ 13 Aug 2015

Tower chooses safety first

Work is planned to make the church tower at St Mary's safe for the thousands of tourists who visit it each year

By Kenneth Bird

/ 13 Aug 2015

Goodbye, Jenny

Jenny Lee, a very active member of Rye Conservation Society, and a patron and supporter of many other Rye organisations, has died, aged 83.

By Kenneth Bird

/ 13 Aug 2015

Caravanners join in on the green

Rye Harbour villagers and the caravan folk came together for a busy, bustling, Pimms-full day, and the sun shone, the coconuts flew, and the rat got splatted.

By Seana Lanigan

/ 13 Aug 2015

Ready, steady, go...to the Show

This Saturday, August 15 could see some barmy moments like last year's dog racing (pictured above) amidst a balmy atmosphere - if the weather is kind - at

By Seana Lanigan

/ 13 Aug 2015

Mothers' Union celebrate founder

Mothers' Union (MU) members and friends from all over the Bexhill District (which includes Eastbourne, Hastings, Battle and Rye) gathered at St Mary's for the annual commemoration of their founder, Mary Sumner, on Monday August 10.

By Rye News

/ 13 Aug 2015

Throwing light on quick action

A yet-to-be-named, public spirited person reported the damaged lamp-post (pictured above) outside Boots the Chemists in the High Street. Colas, the highways maintenance contractor for East Sussex County Council, promptly

By Kenneth Bird

/ 13 Aug 2015

Dungeness for sale

A once in a lifetime opportunity to buy a truly unique property. Sounds like typical estate agent hyperbole? In this case it might be true as the Dungeness estate is up for sale - though that does not include the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch railway, the famous Prospect Cottage or the nuclear power s

By Seana Lanigan

/ 13 Aug 2015

Heidi signs up. How about you?

A new regular correspondent in Rye News, Heidi Foster (above), kicks off on the "Culture" page with some comments about the Jazz Lounge at last year's Jazz and Blues Festival, and the Maritime Festival

By Rye News

/ 6 Aug 2015

Boats ahoy as Quay celebrates

Boats, shore displays, music, food, the weather and, of course, Superman, all combined to make Maritime Weekend a success, yet again

By Ben Keeley

/ 6 Aug 2015

Migrants flee police 'copter

Two similar incidents at Icklesham involving lorries and small groups of migrants may be the result of organised human traffickers rather than individuals from Calais hiding in or under lorries. But police have not commented so far. In both cases the police caught those running away from the lay-by

By Kenneth Bird

/ 6 Aug 2015

Snakes in the sun at Northiam

The sun shining all day helped Northiam's Traditional Summer Fayre on August 1 to be a successful one, writes Geoff Poyton. Crowds enjoyed the craft stalls, local organisations&

By Rye News

/ 6 Aug 2015