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.

Mr Railman a damp squib

The weather tried its hardest to dampen the efforts of Rye's Bonfire Night volunteers, but it was mean Mr Railwayman who rained on the parade and took money destined for charities

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Feb 2014

Hall repairs hit the heights

Rye's community centre, home to a local film club, dance school and regular fetes, needs money. Urgent repairs to the hall ceiling have cost £10,000

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Feb 2014

Aid sent to typhoon zone

Rye Lions sprang into action as soon as the scale of the typhoon disaster in the Philippines became apparent and joined in the international aid effort

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Feb 2014

The bank that likes to say 'Yes'

When money is tight, the future bleak and traditional High Street banks don't want to know, who can you turn to? To pay-day loan companies charging up to 4,000 per cent? No way. Go see a local credit union which has opened an office in Tilling Green, Rye

By Ben Keeley

/ 9 Feb 2014

By George, you're generous

Hollywood star George Clooney left behind him lots of delighted fans in Rye. There was money, too, to help local groups. See how that money is shared

By Ben Keeley

/ 8 Feb 2014

Air Ambulance goes 24/7

Thanks to the fund-raising work of local Lions clubs, our region's air ambulance service has become the first in the country to operate round the clock

By Ben Keeley

/ 27 Jan 2014