Conserving their energy
Is it a wedding? Is it a council meeting? No, it's neither. So who is chattering away in the Council Chamber?
Farmers’ Market struggles
The Wednesday Farmers’ Market on Strand Quay sells really good produce, but needs greater customer support. So why is it struggling?
Lost – a priceless antique
Dennis Leeds-George remembers one of the town's longest-standing shopkeepers
Champions against dementia
Rye & District Dementia Action Alliance are bringing much needed dementia awareness to Rye. Daliea Redman reports on how the champions are looking to make a difference to lives
Council opposes Tilling Green plans
The Town Council has objected to plans for redeveloping the former Tilling Green school site after various concerns were raised - and not just by councillors. Read the debate . . .
When the sun goes down . . .
The lights go up Lion Street as Rye sparkles for Christmas in the first of three photo specials in the run up to the festive period
Lighting up the town
The town and quay look a picture, all lit up. Heritage Centre manager Peter Cosstick pays tribute to those responsible as Rye prepares for its big day, Saturday December 12
Primary empathy for the fallen
A visit to Rye primary school to see their World War One exhibition produced some surprises for Ray Prewer - one of a number of town councillors present. This is his personal response
Dead end for fugitives
Mayhem came to Winchelsea last week when a high speed car chase hit the village
Litter pickers at the ready
Despite the efforts of our town steward to keep Rye clean, amongst his other duties, the problem of litter will not go away. So he is taking action. But how?
Kino’s choices add numbers up
An historic further education college has been transformed into a new home for James Bond and "Star Wars". But, after 10 months is it working?
Tilling Green plan is “too big”
More revised planning details from developers, but are they building in the interests of the community or themselves?
Let the festivities start
The parties are starting. It must be Christmas . . . and time for some fundraising. But by whom? And where?
Two way traffic and no parking?
One way or another, the way into the town centre for cars and lorries will have to change - temporarily or permanently - as the Landgate either falls down, or is fixed. That is today's challenge . . not tomorrow's pipedream
Breeding some butchery
A busy weekend is followed by the birth of an opera, clearly a complex process, and the appointment of a Mayor - but how are the two linked?
Cricket club offers coaching
Martin Blincow reports on the new winter coaching sessions for the colts teams that Rye Cricket Club and also how young star,Harry Smeed, is fairing in Australia
Casuals Vets seeking victory
Icklesham Casuals veterans are looking to retain their Hastings FA Cup title as they take on Little Common. David Mayne previews the final
There’s nothing like a Dame
Did Acting Up in Rye's latest annual Christmas pantomime go well? Oh yes it did - but who was the real star?
Lets go to the movies!
Showing at Rye Community Centre Film Club on Friday December 4 is Paddington. When the bear arrives at Paddington station from "Darkest Peru" he encounters the Brown family who take him home whilst reluctant Mr Brown looks for a home for the bear who has an "endearing" habit of leaving a trail of destruction in his wake . . .
Unto us . . . Handel’s Messiah
Christmas is a time for music and song - and what is more traditional than Handel's Messiah? A treat is in store later this month