Monthly Archives: May, 2015

Councillors Bernadine Fiddimore and Jonathan Breeds are back for another year as Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively. At the traditional annual ceremony, hot pennies were flung to the streets below and the Mayor spoke of her anger about the neglect of the town

This week's featured film is 'Far from the Madding Crowd' (pictured) - the timeless story of a beautiful and headstrong woman, who attracts three very different suitors; follow link for details and previews of this and other movies showing in Rye..

The Rural Employability Project recently held another successful recruitment day at Tilling Green Community Centre, with a number of local employers represented

The BBC were back in town this week to record three short stories set in and around the area. Smallhythe Place hosted the recording and despite being disturbed by local noises - sheep, airplanes and extreme weather conditions - the highly professional team of writers, readers and production crew managed to entertain the live audience and produce much anticipated recordings to be broadcast on Radio 4 in July

To the sound of thunder, a sudden late afternoon...

Rye made it two in a row when they travelled to Wisborough Green on Saturday. Despite a damp wicket they produced a competitive run total and fine bowling and fielding produced a satisfying result reports Martin Blincow

Our paper isn't a flash in the pan. We've survived our first year. Neither is it a one-man band. This paper is made possible by a host of volunteers. So yes there's a birthday to celebrate, but the real celebration is the generosity of people who produce 'Rye News' for absolutely nothing. Why not join the party and join our team . . .

A month ago one of our readers shared with us his deplorable experience of an A&E hospital department. Now Nicky Frith of Fairlight Cove asks hospitals to rethink their policy on what drinks and nibbles they stock in snack bars. She also highlights the problems that beset Type 2 diabetes patients who must queue for hours to see a doctor

Resident artists of Rye Creative Centre, collectively known as...

Work from local painters and sculptors in exhibitions celebrating summer, gardens and rural life is on display at the Rye Art Gallery from Saturday May 16

This weekend has an array of attractions including baroque,...

Saturday May 16 sees the end of Christian Aid...