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.

Paramedic's air ambulance jump

After the air ambulance had been called out three time to incidents involving her family, former paramedic Natalie Brodrick and her niece completed a sponsored parachute jump and are aiming to raise £1,000 for the service

By Ben Keeley

/ 21 Jul 2015

Adding old to now pictures

Merging old photographs with pictures taken now can somehow link us with the past and help us walk in the footsteps of those who came before - in a war a century ago. Karen Bowles reports on an interesting experiment

By Ben Keeley

/ 19 Jul 2015

Support needed after fire

Supporters are rallying around the St Michael's Hospice (which has a shop in Rye) and the Sara Lee Trust after a fire left two patients dead - and one arrested on suspicion of arson and murder. Hospice staff are caring for patients evacuated to alternative premises.

By Ben Keeley

/ 17 Jul 2015

Row grows on centre demolition

Rye Town Council will again be discussing next Monday the redevelopment of the old school site in Tilling Green as concerns grow in particular about the loss of community centre services. A fairly limited "pre-consultation" by the developer added to concerns raised back in April, which have simply g

By Charles Harkness

/ 17 Jul 2015

Bridge gets thumbs down

A brand new bridge from Valley Park to a bus stop in Tilling Green, but not much else, over an overgrown ditch is being reported to Rother District Council for planning enforcement. Charles Harkness reports

By Charles Harkness

/ 16 Jul 2015

See the lifeboat at work

Rye relief lifeboat performed another rescue on July 11 when a small speedboat ran into trouble. If you want to learn more, the lifeboat station is having an open weekend on July 17 and 18 with events for all the family.

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Jul 2015

HS1 edges closer in budget

The possibility of high speed trains coming to Rye took a small step nearer with announcements in last week's Budget, but in the short term work on other lines might possibly mean more carriages and less overcrowding on the local line. Charles Harkness reports

By Charles Harkness

/ 16 Jul 2015

Waterloo comes to Winchelsea

The progress of the Battle of Waterloo will be described step by step in a forthcoming talk in Winchelsea.

By Ben Keeley

/ 16 Jul 2015

Gardens go head to head

Two of Rye's most popular gardens for fund raising events and parties go head to head this Saturday (July 18) with Rye Castle Museum's Garden Party

By Charles Harkness

/ 16 Jul 2015

Next in line for a lick of paint

Rye's Town Steward is working longer hours over the summer to take advantage of the extra daylight and his next targets for the paint pot include the cannon

By Seana Lanigan

/ 16 Jul 2015

Three courses for the autumn

Rye Branch of the WEA (Workers' Educational Association) has three courses kicking off in the autumn - on practical gardening, China's history and topical issues. Practical gardening,

By Charles Harkness

/ 16 Jul 2015

Lucky escape for two

Two young men had a lucky escape when their car hit a tree and crashed on Camber Road at East Guldeford. The road had to be closed for 90 minutes whilst firefighters cut away the roof and rescued the occupants

By Kenneth Bird

/ 16 Jul 2015