Illegal parking here to stay?
Last week Rye News reported that the police had squashed any hopes of having a warden to help out with parking problems and, this week, a former town councillor and the Town Hall's official voice chip in with more details
Digging up new facts on history
Digging up bodies (above) to explore disease, death and disaster and sometimes the answers were unexpected - leaving preconceptions overturned, heads whirling and minds brimming with new knowledge. And a Rye man played a big part. Seana Lanigan reports
Let’s go to the movies!
This week The Lady in the Van comes to Rye! This magical film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who 'temporarily' parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years...
Making classics informal
White Vine House now houses a classical evening early each month led by a Hastings-based composer. Heidi Foster tasted the first
Hint of spring in winter
Colourful Christmas present possibilities and black and white prints from the pop world feature in two new exhibitions
Raising standards high
A national newspaper has singled out a Rye pub as one of the best places in Britain to eat in at weekend. Which one and why?
Dating back over five centuries
It looks like a pub. It sounds like a pub. But it no longer is . . . though it goes back five centuries. David Russell reports in his series about "Beer & Skittles"
Sparkling hands rewarded
A Winchelsea vineyard has just scooped a prestigious award for its champenoise sparkling wine
Now see it live – baaaa
Watching it on "Countryfile" is one thing, seeing it up close is quite another
Des res to rent – from council
Rye Town Council is refurbishing its next door neighbour and making it available on the open market
Start your engines please
It's that time again as Rye hosts the annual Classic Car Cruise. For timings and the best place to watch, read Dan Lake's report
Time to celebrate
Next Wednesday, November 18, Landgate WI celebrates a birthday, having already celebrated the national centenary this year
Flames flicker, drums beat
This Saturday, November 14, the streets will be closed off, crowds will gather, drums will beat, torches will be lit - but hopefully no boats will be burnt
Mean streets get friendlier
Rye and Camber residents are taking to the streets in increasing numbers - but what has it to do with the needy, the vulnerable, and those who have missed the last train?
Christmas is coming and going
Christmas is coming and winter pictures surround us. But so do some "Sold Out" signs as the town looks forward to a more festive season this year
Oh Rye, Oh Rye, Oh Rye
Do you have a loud and carrying voice? A certain presence and authority when you walk into a room? This could be the job of your dreams
Commemorating lost heroes
An old lifeboat house remains, standing lonely on the shore. This weekend Rye Harbour will remember a small community's largest loss
Shoeboxes, but no shoes
Visitors to St Mary's over the last few weeks might have been puzzled by a growing mountain of gift wrapped shoeboxes. These have now been whisked away - but where were they going?
Don’t lose your vote
Rother District Council seem to be making it appear to be difficult to register to vote. Ray Prewer tries to cut through the red tape


















