By-election called

Nominations for vacant Rye Town Councillor post must be in by November 21

News in brief 14 November

Guestling man not guilty, attempted Peasmarsh quad bike theft and who is standing for Sussex mayor

A different coastguard rescue

Romney Marsh team help control traffic after lorry overturns on A259

Repairs at Brede sluice

Divers and a large crane install refurbished gates with more work expected in 2026

Cheers!

Congratulations to David and Tim at the Waterworks after another award

Celebrating with a curry night

Rye Harbour Stores marks two years at the heart of the community

Curious about volunteering?

Open day at St Michael's Hospice shop in Rye on 19 November

Moving Hastings Register Office approved

Ceremonies and registering births, marriages and deaths to move to library

First name and last name needed

No more anonymity if you want to leave a comment in Rye News

She was my Miss Mapp

Two chance meetings with actress Prunella Scales in Rye

You’ll need to book

New system to use council dump begins on 24 November

Stopping the spread

Control measures in place after more cases of bird flu

A new opera all about Rye

Launch event for Chronicles of Rye on 26 November

Shakespeare with an all female cast

Pirate themed Tempest will be performed at Mermaid Inn on 23 November

30 things you didn’t know you didn’t know about Rye Bonfire

All the facts and figures ahead of bonfire night on 15 November

The lights are back on

After weeks of uncertainty, volunteers celebrate news that Rye will have Christmas lights this year

Thank you Charlie!

Tributes to Charles Harkness, former Rye News editor and town councillor

News in brief November 7

Major pollution incident at Camber, town council by-election confirmed for 18 December and a new opera all about Rye

Access denied to access improved

Work begins on dropped kerbs in Rye town centre

Station to shut on bonfire night

Rail service stops for the rest of the day at 3pm on 15 November