NEWS & SPORT

“Report it and work with us”

Sussex Police responds to recent anti-social behaviour in the town at Safer Rye meeting

No Buttermarket stage during Rye Jazz

Free music event outside town hall not possible this year because of funding issues

The cost of the crane

£3.2 million contract extension to prevent erosion at Monk Bretton Bridge

Cinque Ports mayors celebrate Confederation

The Lord Warden's weekend at Walmer Castle

News in brief 17 July

Rye fails to make culture shortlist, town council to meet and work begins on Rye Hill

Safety at sea

A busy weekend for the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat

Fly-tipping fears

East Sussex tip booking system to face review after unanimous council vote

Rye finds it tough in the heat

Overseas player Cornel Swart scores a century at Glynde

PEOPLE

What makes a great town crier?

International Town Criers Day celebrated in Rye

Get ready for the Green Waves Festival 2026

Two days of family-focused fun activities at Tilling Green on 15 and16 August

Students shine in national awards

Reward for Rye College students who used science to tackle real-world problems

Honest and unbiased

The story behind the Good Food Hunter testing local places to eat

A concert not to miss

Rye Singers perform Bach and Mendelssohn at the Baptist Church Saturday 18 July

OPINIONS

First Manchesterism, now Sussexism

Sussex will elect its first mayor in 2028, but what will they do?

A poem for the times

The current heatwave may be a sign of things to come

Eating out in Rye

So much choice! Another reason to enjoy life here

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

Winchelsea’s secret gardens

Open this weekend 18 and 19 July raising money for charity

June on the nature reserve

Sightings at Rye Harbour include Curlew Sandpiper and a rarely spotted Serin

Calls to end tip booking system

Call to review booking process at county council waste and recycling sites

ARTS & CULTURE

Class Act at Rye Creative Centre

An exhibition of work by students and their tutors

Calling all local artists!

Exciting news from the Rye Society of Artists

Nature reserve artist-in-residence at work

Award-winning artist Cy Baker works in ballpoint pen and oil