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.

McConnell's new Mastermind date

Many of us were disappointed when the Christmas episode of Celebrity Mastermind, in which Rye's Antiques Roadshow glass expert Andy McConnell was to appear, was postponed, writes Jane

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Jan 2015

Brownies gain flag from Rotary

Christmas giving was still very much in vogue when Rye & Winchelsea Rotary Club attended a Brownies celebration held at Rye Scout HQ, writes Derrick Holman. Rye Rotary has given

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Jan 2015

Break-in at supermarket

Thieves broke into Jempson’s store at Peasmarsh on Sunday afternoon January 4, when the shop was closed, writes Kenneth Bird. A sledgehammer was used to smash a window in

By Kenneth Bird

/ 8 Jan 2015

Dud High St bulbs removed

A bright yellow cherry picker worked its way along the High Street on Wednesday, January 7, writes Kenneth Bird. Electrical engineers, Hannington Gilbert, spent most of the day dismantling Christmas

By Kenneth Bird

/ 8 Jan 2015

Heady rough stuff in Winchelsea

The centuries-old tradition of three teams battling to get a Frenchman's head into a single goal - no rules allowed - was continued with the usual enthusiasm by Winchelsea townsfolk. Visitors could, if wanted, also find less aggressive entertainments

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Jan 2015

East Guldeford carols

St Mary's Church, East Guldeford, held its carol service on Sunday, December 21, writes Sarah Cooper. The Rev Richard Dengate led the service and the Rye Singers performed

By Rye News

/ 24 Dec 2014

Pegasus card speeds calls to 999

A new service for people with speech or communication difficulties - the Pegasus card - will make contacting the emergency services quicker and easier. On registering for the card, a

By Ben Keeley

/ 20 Dec 2014

Pubs quiz prizewinners

Three Rye readers have won signed copies of David Russell's paperback The Pubs of Rye, East Sussex, 1750-1950 in our pre-Christmas quiz. They are Sally Brown, Timothy Gorman,

By Ben Keeley

/ 19 Dec 2014

Computer club takes a break

If you have computer problems over the Christmas break, the Rye internet cafe is your best bet as the Tilling Green Computer Club is now on holiday until January 8.

By Seana Lanigan

/ 18 Dec 2014

Crime pays for charity redecoration

Sussex Police has donated £200 to Rye's Activities Respite Rehabilition Care Centre (ARRCC) to fund internal redecoration of its visitors' lounge. The money comes from the Police

By Ben Keeley

/ 18 Dec 2014

Museum festive success

There were queues at Rye's museum: more than 100 children, parents in tow, eager to meet Father Christmas in his fireside grotto. Heather Stevenson reports . . .

By Rye News

/ 18 Dec 2014

Shoplift cases: man held

Malcolm Smith, 35, of no fixed address, wanted by police for breaching a court order, has been arrested in Warrior Square, St Leonards-on-Sea. Smith, who police wish to interview about

By Ben Keeley

/ 18 Dec 2014