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.

Speed Watch attacked by council

Icklesham Parish Council has never liked Winchelsea Speed Watch. They have re-opened hostilities with criticism of the community group. Angry volunteers have asked on how councillors can judge something which they have studiously ignored. County Councillor Keith Glazier has also come in for criticis

By Ben Keeley

/ 30 Jul 2015

School's out, weather changes

Whether holidaymakers are at sea or on the sand they can still run into difficulties and when the weather is as changeable as it has been, their problems are wide- ranging - from a beached boat to a family row that gets out of hand or a traffic jam

By Kenneth Bird

/ 29 Jul 2015

Tribute to Pat Field

A memorial service is being held in St Mary's Rye tomorrow, Wednesday July 29 at 2.30 pm, for Pat Field. Before settling in Rye, Pat lived in

By Kenneth Bird

/ 28 Jul 2015

Look what the tide brought in

As the high tide peaked on Sunday, July 19, the Harbourmaster's launch (pictured) brought St Mary's Rector Canon David Frost and Canon Richard Orchard to the

By Charles Harkness

/ 23 Jul 2015

Tax refuser escapes jail

An anti-war campaigner has been sentenced to prison for refusing to pay council tax as it "was used to fund wars". This argument had already been found to be without merit and he was only released after a friend had paid the amount owed

By Kenneth Bird

/ 23 Jul 2015

Museum’s fete-full day stays dry

Rye's Castle Museum held a fundraising garden party last Saturday, 18 July, at 11 High Street in bright sunshine compared to last year's downpour which led to the "garden party" being held indoors in the Museum's East Street premises

By Rye News

/ 23 Jul 2015

Time for Rye Maritime Festival

August is near and high tide at Strand Quay is early afternoon, so it must be time for Rye Maritime Festival. On Sunday August 2, Strand Quay will be transformed,

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 Jul 2015

Cash bid for community groups

Community groups and organisations have just days left to apply for funding to boost projects within the Rother area. Thousands of pounds are available for the development of community facilities, activities and sustainable local action as part of the Rother District Council Community Grants Scheme.

By Kenneth Bird

/ 23 Jul 2015

Rye Country Show gets bigger

The fantastic Rye Country Show is being held again this year at Lea Barn Farm, Rye Foreign, on August 15 in support of St Michaels Hospice.. With events from horses to classic cars and dogs to country crafts, all the usual ingredients are there together with new events to make the show even bigger a

By Rye News

/ 23 Jul 2015

Eurocash funds Channel upgrade

The European Commission and South East Local Enterprise are jointly funding a £4 million upgrade of signals to Ashford station to ensure that new cross-Channel trains, not just from France

By Charles Harkness

/ 23 Jul 2015

Refugees flood into Rye

The English Channel was dotted with boats containing women and children as refugees fled mainland Europe. Rye was one of the principal destinations as it was then a principal gateway to London - where many refugees thrived and survived, particularly in the City's banks

By Charles Harkness

/ 23 Jul 2015

Amazing boats need volunteers

Rye Harbour lifeboat station had open days on July 18 and 19 and showed both Rye and Dungeness lifeboats to the public. A very real demonstration of the Rye boat came on Sunday afternoon when the boat and crew had to attend to two emergencies

By Charles Harkness

/ 23 Jul 2015