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.

Obituary: Davina Artis

A former resident of Rye, who worked in London for Lentheric fragrances and who, in retirement, helped Rye Conservation Society and at a local day centre

By Ben Keeley

/ 12 May 2014

Mayor making and bikers

Hot pennies competed with hot leather for public attention in Rye as the sunny three-day bank holiday weekend came to an end

By Tony McLaughlin

/ 9 May 2014

European cash might help Rye

The Romney Marsh Partnership, which includes Rye, wants to boost the area's economy with European funding of up to £180m available to the South East

By Tony McLaughlin

/ 9 May 2014

Rye News goes live

Rye News is, finally, a reality. Wishful thinking has been turned into a community newspaper. Its Editor, Kenneth Bird, introduces the growing team who are giving their free time - to making a difference

By Kenneth Bird

/ 30 Apr 2014

Ferry disaster planning

The recent ferry disaster in South Korea underlines why emergency teams need "crisis rehearsals" like a recent one aboard P&O's Spirit of Britain

By Kenneth Bird

/ 25 Apr 2014

'No town plan means no say'

Anthony Kimber believes that those who scoff at a Neighbourhood Plan for Rye need to think again

By Ben Keeley

/ 21 Mar 2014

Unstuck - a parking problem

Residents of Lion Street in Rye, as well as tourists, have frequently protested at traffic jams caused by delivery vehicles illegally parked in the road. The answer, the town council has decided, is to build a loading bay in the High Street

By Ben Keeley

/ 21 Mar 2014

Ahoy! Losers come up tops

On the day the Ambrette raft race team didn't look as if it had fared too well. The team's raft was rammed by bigger craft and it turned over four times. But the "losers" in Rye's annual race run to raise money by the Rye Lions did surface as the team to raise most money. It collected £700 for its c

By Ben Keeley

/ 20 Mar 2014

A bit too diverting

Signs. Dotted around Rye. Yellow ones. Urging us this way and that. But why? Has someone lost the plot? And how many drivers lost their way

By Ben Keeley

/ 20 Mar 2014

Churches play their cards right

One local charity is, consistently, the choice of hundreds when Rye shoppers come to buying Christmas cards: The Romney Marshes Historic Churches Trust. Who else figures high? Read on to find out

By Ben Keeley

/ 18 Mar 2014

Little Shop closes its doors

A central feature of Winchelsea has closed: the Little Shop general store in the High Street is no more. There is disquiet about the fate of the building which was at one stage bequeathed to the National Trust with the intention it should remain a village shop

By Ben Keeley

/ 18 Mar 2014

Bird reserve couple flee home

As floodwaters rush in and people run to safety so a familiar harbour landmark almost drifts out to sea

By Ben Keeley

/ 10 Feb 2014