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.

Bishop's opening at St Mary's

Rye's new Church of England bishop, the Rt Rev Richard Jackson, Bishop of Lewes (pictured above), will be making his first visit to Rye on March 22. He

By Ben Keeley

/ 12 Mar 2015

River defences to 'hold the line'

In a scheme believed to cost not less than £15 million, the Environment Agency has just published plans to strengthen flood defences on the east bank of the Rother which will further protect homes in New Road and Kings Avenue. But funding is not guaranteed and it will be seeking 'contributions'

By Ben Keeley

/ 11 Mar 2015

Community centre to shrink

Tilling Green's old school is being replaced with 30 new homes and a new community centre. But while the community grows, with Valley Park eventually adding another 161 homes, the proposed new centre is shrinking. Current plans leave the community with about a third of the space it currently has, wh

By Charles Harkness

/ 6 Mar 2015

Homeless on our streets

A recent talk at Rye Club highlighted the problems of homelessness in Hastings and the steps being taken to help those involved by Seaview Project

By Kenneth Bird

/ 5 Mar 2015

Fly a flag for the Commonwealth

Come and celebrate Commonwealth Day and hear a message from HM the Queen, on March 9 at the town hall. Join in locally and nationally to share in raising the Commonwealth flag

By Kenneth Bird

/ 5 Mar 2015

Hundreds sign 'Save NHS' petitions

Supporters of a 38 Degrees action day met with a big response in Rye - hundreds signed a petition calling on parliamentary candidates to pledge that they would stop further privatisation of the NHS

By Ben Keeley

/ 5 Mar 2015

Do birds threaten Lydd disaster?

As the pile of rock armour to keep the sea out of Dungeness nuclear power station grows steadily, so are the numbers of migrating birds - and local protestors warn that bird strikes may be a bigger threat

By Kenneth Bird

/ 4 Mar 2015

Charity shop shares its profits

Rye Community Charity Shop recently held its second funding presentation evening. It took place at the Charity Shop, 7 Cinque Ports street, where four community groups were awarded grants

By Ben Keeley

/ 4 Mar 2015

Brewery Yard site for sale

The Brewery Yard Club at King Street, Landgate is up for sale. But its history and its links with the Royal British Legion and their previous assets are interesting. The Brewery Yard Club broke away from the RBL in 2006 and some Legion records, photographs and trophies have never been seen since

By Ben Keeley

/ 26 Feb 2015

Rye Show in new hands

Rye's hospital is to focus its money-making energies on its summer fete. For 10 years its big fundraiser has been the Rye Show but trustees have decided to let another charity benefit instead

By Charles Harkness

/ 26 Feb 2015

Landgate probe to follow clean-up

A long overdue survey of the condition of the Landgate Arch has now been commissioned. This week's removal of pigeon guano should give an "all clear" safety signal and allow the investigation to proceed.

By Kenneth Bird

/ 26 Feb 2015

Rye News becomes CIC

Rye News joins the ranks of community interest companies that are registered under the Companies Acts and work for the benefit of the local community, Learn more about the status of your community newspaper

By Kenneth Bird

/ 26 Feb 2015