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.

St Mary's tower black-listed

Following a recent health and safety report, improvements need to be made to the top of St Mary's tower to make the viewpoint, so popular with tourists, a safer experience

By Kenneth Bird

/ 6 Aug 2015

Sailors left in the lurch

Dismay as boat owners at Maritime Festival discover ladder rungs removed so causing real difficulty in accessing Strand Quay

By Kenneth Bird

/ 6 Aug 2015

Fete enjoys honking success

On Saturday 1 August Icklesham held its annual Fête and Flower show. The money raised from this event supports the Icklesham Trust and they couldn’t have picked a better day for it as the recreation ground was swathed in glorious sunshine

By Ben Keeley

/ 6 Aug 2015

Tower crane comes down at last

What's missing ? Hmmm ! Here yesterday, gone today. One giant crane ... and amateur photographers and spectators were out in force last Sunday in Rye to witness the long-awaited removal of the tower crane in Cinque Ports Street.

By Kenneth Bird

/ 6 Aug 2015

Boat challenge for Sea Cadets

Rye Sea Cadets are raising money for an additional boat. In true naval tradition they (or at least some of their parents) have set themselves an extreme challenge to help raise the funds

By Rye News

/ 1 Aug 2015

This August in 'Fixtures'

Imagine an allotment where you can’t brew a cup of tea - that’s our lead by Richard Comotto in the August edition of Fixtures. Plus a two-page feature

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Jul 2015

'Operation Radcott' beaches

Operation Radcott springs into action in the summer holidays and the offices for the police and Rother District Council are kept busy, as hundreds and sometimes thousands, crowd on to Camber Sands - arriving by train, bus and car, sometimes with massive tailbacks, often with children who then get lo

By Rye News

/ 30 Jul 2015

Council lists its concerns

The redevelopment of the former school in Tilling Green, now used as a community centre, continues to raise questions and concerns at the Town Council's Planning Committee as well as rousing strong opinions amongst those most directly affected

By Charles Harkness

/ 30 Jul 2015

Complaints fly at Town Hall

The Union Jack flying over the Town Hall looks a bit tatty, say visitors, as do the flowers around the base of Rye's War Memorial. But Town Councillors are on the job, and so is the Town Clerk. The only obstacle - seagulls

By Charles Harkness

/ 30 Jul 2015

Sailing to a sale

Rye Harbour Sailing Club (RHSC) is holding its fourth annual Auction of Donations to raise funds for premises improvements, on Sunday August 9 at The Clubhouse, The Point, Rye Harbour,

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Jul 2015

Anchor returns for Festival

After an absence while being refurbished, the ships anchor, so long a feature of Strand Quay, has now been returned in pristine condition, to its original place outside Rye Heritage Centre

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Jul 2015

Blood donors always needed

If you have given blood before, you may already have received a reminder. If not, give a thought to giving blood. It is always needed and you can give blood

By Charles Harkness

/ 30 Jul 2015