“Be your own person” – advice from the current Mayor of...

As the chain of office is handed over Andy and Niki reflect on life as mayor and mayoress

Vote 2026 on 7 May

Candidates statements for county and district elections published in Rye News

A true heartbeat of Rye has died

Tributes to Anne Wood - a friend to so many

Can Rye’s commercial port grow?

The wharf has potential for a lot more trade

Honouring St George

Pictures and video from Rye ceremony marking patron saint

Teething problems for food waste collection

New service will improve councillors told

Royal Marsden fundraising in Rye

Plant sale at town hall makes thousands for cancer charity

RNLI family fun this Easter

RNLI fundraisers and recruitment events

Obituary: Alan Bolden

Devoted to Rye and its history

Alternative education

The Commando Academy in Northiam inspired by the marines

Repair Cafe success

The first event with many more to follow

Obituary: Phyliss Batchelor

Dedicated to Jempson's in the 60s and 70s

Grafting and fun at the allotment

A community spirit can achieve all sorts of things as proved on the South Undercliff allotments.

College works with Romney Tweed

Weaving tweed from the wool of Romney sheep

Meet your East Sussex County Council candidates

Seven candidates standing to become an East Sussex County Councillor

Meet your Rother District Council candidates

Five candidates standing to become a Rother District Councillor

You’re all that matters to Rye Jazz

Curtis Stigers to perform at concert ahead of this year's festival

The clarinet goes to town

World-renowned artist to perform in Winchelsea church

The Mock Mayors of Rye – an alternative tradition worth bringing...

With Mayor Making day on 4 May we look at a past tradition

Tactile and relaxing pottery workshop

Learning to slab build and use coloured slip

A tough week again

Holiday season strikes at cricket club

Successful season for the juniors

Rye Cricket Club Juniors end 2025 with awards

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