NEWS & SPORT

Fissures, crevices and potholes

The B2082 near Iden is an unnavigable assault course

Council clarify motorbike issues

Bikers can park at Strand Quay - for now- and no PSPO - yet

Taking back control

Town meeting demands a fair deal from Rother District Council

Developing Rye and Rother

Flood risk, social housing and green spaces discussed during consultation event

Taking action on the A259

Targeted police patrols on South Undercliff to tackle illegal and dangerous parking

Tourism is big business

New research shows sector supports one in five jobs and a further boost is expected by Bayeux Tapestry exhibition

A new town clerk for Rye

Meet Amy Head successor to Richard Farhall who is retiring after over a quarter of a century

News in brief 13 March

The mayor's report, bus service changes and a new book has some intriguing local similarities

Rye Day Centre closes after four decades

Members in their 70s, 80s and 90s vow to keep in touch

PEOPLE

RNLI Rye Harbour is recruiting

It's a responsibility, a challenge and a privilege say members of the crew

The Pendulum at 30

Congratulations to the St Mary's magazine that's still swinging faithfully

The bells ring out

Listen as joyful music from St Mary's Church brightens a spring morning

Fairy tale heroes and woodland wizards

World Book Day brings stories to life at Rye Primary School

A world of colour and light

Plaristo takes the art and science of candles to new store by the church

Bringing people together each month

The next Beckley Farmers' and Craft Market is on 22 March

Brilliantly creative

Rye Youth Zone get to grips with local history with some surprising results

OPINIONS

Sorry bikers, you’ve lost my vote

The bikers' response to the suggestion of a ban shows who they really are.

Surrounded by extraordinary women

International Women's Day 2026 and a walk out to Winchelsea

Stagecoach app fails to inspire confidence

Is there any point in using something which should be so much better?

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

Brede High Woods under attack

Four tonnes of cannabis dumped along with poaching and illegal quad bike riding

20mph speed limit for new developments

Unanimous vote in favour of restrictions as part of new planning policy

Milking nature – the story of Northiam Dairy

Wildflower meadows are part of the reason Northiam Dairy is unique

ARTS & CULTURE

The Mobiles return

One-off gig for the band with the 80s hit Drowning in Berlin

Courage, love and camaraderie

Pett Level runner turned author on her new children's book

Masterful interpretations

World renowned pianist in concert in Winchelsea this weekend