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.

Rotarians look in crystal ball

Our local rotary club focuses on its aspirations for the coming year and hopes to maintain the club's excellent track record of achieving high standards but in an enjoyable way

By Kenneth Bird

/ 11 Jun 2014

Backing for sea defences

Locals back Fairlight parish council over funding for improved coastal defence costs

By Tony McLaughlin

/ 11 Jun 2014

Win, win, win at swap shop

Recycle swap shop goes from strength to strength helping the environment and the local community

By Rye News

/ 5 Jun 2014

Town quizzed on EU elections

Voters turning out for the EU elections offered a range of thoughts on constitutional matters

By Rye News

/ 2 Jun 2014

Boeing 737s coming to Lydd

Boeing 737s commence commercial flights from Lydd Airport on June 1 but the airport's short runway requires the aircraft to operate at half the full payload

By Kenneth Bird

/ 1 Jun 2014

Crimson field of remembrance

Poppies are planted in Winchelsea to remember the Great War

By Ben Keeley

/ 31 May 2014

Residents' views sought

People of Rye are to be surveyed in June about the town's Neighbourhood Plan priorities

By Kenneth Bird

/ 31 May 2014

Sign of the times

Every year local roads are plagued with hoardings advertising caravan sales and the unofficial signage is soon removed, but this year the signs look suspiciously like genuine AA signs

By Ben Keeley

/ 31 May 2014

Fast and foolish!

A speeding driver films his race through Winchelsea at over 55mph and along a rural road at 150mph, then posts it on Facebook! Police say they are powerless

By Ben Keeley

/ 23 May 2014

Stony road to success

It was a sun-blessed day for Rye charity walkers last weekend. There were three routes to choose from and money at the end for local charities

By Kenneth Bird

/ 20 May 2014

Anchor's away

Locals and visitors have been puzzled by the disappearance of the Rye anchor (writes Tony McLaughlin). For years it has been a meeting point, as well as a climbing frame

By Tony McLaughlin

/ 20 May 2014

Setback for airport protest

Lydd Airport challenge suffers setback. The High Court upholds the Government's decision to permit runway and terminal expansion

By Kenneth Bird

/ 17 May 2014