Rye News

The police want an increase in their share of your council tax - but for what?

Why has a former Winchelsea Mayor been searching for a field in Northiam and has just received a French award?

A garage workshop has suddenly moved giving space for someone else to expand - but who, and where has the garage gone ?

Rye Branch of the British Legion, in association with former members of Rye RAFA and the Women's Section, will host Canine Partners  at the...

Changes are afoot at Jempson's, Rye's only supermarket. But is the future rosy? Charles Harkness opines

Not a sport for softies perhaps, but anyone can learn how to gain personal confidence through practising the art of self-defence

After a few weeks without a game Beckley Rangers Eagles were finally back in action after a change in venue. Ashleigh Fraser reports

The week's featured film at the Rye Kino is "The Revenant", telling the story of legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) who, having been brutally attacked by a bear, and left for dead, must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live

Literary life will be boosted by the start up of two new book clubs next week in Rye and East Guldeford. Both groups welcome new readers

A new exhibition has been unveiled at the Rye Creative Centre

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Jempson's in Rye introduced "Pay and Display" parking this week after much criticism last year. Kenneth Bird interviews owner Stephen Jempson

The winners of the Christmas lights competition are announced

Another meeting is being held to seek Rye residents views on the Neighbourhood Plan setting out the town's future

Why is it only the seagulls who are keen to collect rubbish in the Citadel? A town councillor rubbishes our refuse services

Local councils are considering the maximum possible increase in council tax charges this year as a result of central government cuts

At the recent Town Council meeting, concerns were expressed about the proposed move of the Post Office into the adjoining Jempson's supermarket. Ray Prewer discusses some of the issues raised

Rye Harbour residents turned into navvies for the weekend as they tamed Tram Road

One day a young mother decided to fill a lorry with warm clothes for refugees in the Middle East, and send it there - and this year there were 34.

Despite worries over the weather, the first race of 2016 for Rye Harbour Sailing Club goes ahead