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Monthly Archives: April, 2015

Boost of seeing family was amazing

Despite nerves at the start, months of training and true grit and determination throughout the race enabled Ted Wilson to complete his first marathon in London on April 25. Would he do another one? "I can't wait!" he says

Hamilton hits century for Rye

Rye continued their preparations for the new league season, as they travelled away for a friendly, this time against higher tiered opposition Glynde & Beddingham. Martin Blincow reports on the match here.

Veteran Casuals win the league

Icklesham's veterans travelled away to Little Common knowing that victory would lead to them winning the Hastings FA Veterans League title. Read David Mayne's report here

RHSC pushes the boat out

Rye Harbour Sailing Club is participating in the RYA Push the Boat Out scheme to enable anyone interested in sailing to come and see for themselves what it entails and have a go in one of the club boats

Rye Bowls open to all

Rye Bowls Club open day was a great success, with a number of first-timers trying their hand and new members being signed up. Despite the cancellation, due to weather, of the following day's practice session, the club recorded victories in both their opening matches during the week

Rangers thrash weakened Borough

Beckley Rangers were goal happy as they defeated a weakened Eastbourne Borough side. A successful season ends at home next weekend against Broad Oak and Horam. Ashleigh Fraser reports.

Make it a double please Iden

Iden's barmy army travel to Little Common and Robertsbridge as they play in 2 cup finals on Saturday and Tuesday respectively with the hope of doing a double. Dan Lake previews the matches.

Ryers run the Marathon

Huge crowds turn out to create a carnival atmosphere as Rye residents raise thousands for charity and achieve their personal goals at this year's biggest ever London Marathon.

Jempson’s attack charge trial

James Waller, 24, of  The Maltings, Peasmarsh, has been sent...

Break-ins at lock-up garages

Garages in North Salts, Rye, were broken into last...

Southeastern trains ‘**** awful’

Southeastern slammed again and in no uncertain terms but this time by a top transport boss.

‘Stunning’ Tilling Green plans

The future of Tilling Green's community centre begins to take shape in public. Until now little has been known of the plans. But at a meeting this week many questions appeared to have been answered: on timing, design, facilities and proposals to work round flood risks in the area. Nick Taylor reports

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