NEWS & SPORT
Rastrum focuses on business units
The changing face of Rye Harbour industry
Planners appointed for Pontins
The Camber holiday park has been closed since November 2023
Police appeal after indecent exposure
Shop on The Mint targeted by man in his 60s or 70s
Rother Valley Railway marks major milestone
Big step forward in linking Tenterden with the main line at Robertsbridge
A21 discussed at Westminster
No chance of dual carriageways in spite of economic impact
News in brief 24 April
Retirement homes approved in Peasmarsh, thatch fire in Pett, and Rye's Ukrainians meet for tea for the 40th time
New path at St Mary’s East Guldeford
Work completed at unique church and plans for more projects
Cricket starts under wonderful blue skies
Junior signing-on night 27 April after first pre-season friendly
Plastic pellet pollution – a new Nurdle machine arrives to continue the clean up
Huge amounts of rubbish cleared on banks of the Rother
PEOPLE
Through the chancel arch
Handel’s Messiah from scratch returns to St Mary's with 80 voices
The fashionistas of Rye
Setting trends for Spring and Summer ‘26
Killer looks and cold cuts
Rye Players murder mystery at a fashion show comes with added charcuterie
Rye Town Model at 50
Anniversary celebrated in new podcast as Heritage Centre repairs finish
A new weekend food delivery concept
Team from Hidden Beach Festival expand using local suppliers
OPINIONS
Your vote matters — have your say on 7 May
Local government is changing — but that's exactly why you need to vote
Too fast in Tilling Green?
Speed humps needed now on the estate before a fatality
Visitors are our lifeblood
Stop moaning and celebrate the people who make Rye thrive
NATURE & ENVIRONMENT
Plant pyrotechnics – meet the orchids
The rockstars of the plant kingdom's summer festival has just begun around Rye
The climate and nature crisis – what can we do?
Powerful new film at Rye Community Centre on 30 April
Bluebells capture the essence of spring
A spectacle of blue all over the local countrside
ARTS & CULTURE
Tactile and relaxing pottery workshop
Learning to slab build and use coloured slip
Exploring Derek Jarman’s library
Online reading group looks at works at Prospect Cottage in Dungeness
Musical director needed
Do you play keyboard, read music and fancy joining the Northiam panto team?