Rye News

What is behind the proposed new Highspeed link to London that will cut a Rye trip to the capital to 55 minutes? The needs of Hastings. But, argues, Stuart Harland, it also gifts an improved service to Rye

This little tale is a visual aide-memoire to the county's Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne. The people of Rye and those who visit our beautiful town will have seen it all before - and that's the point

The day started miserable and damp and Rye Bay were very slow in getting started with Hastings taking an early lead, writes Darren Paine,...

Fresh, young talented designers from Rye Studio School showed off their creativity by selling their wares for one day only in the old Martello Bookshop in Rye's High Street. Hastings next week!

Despite the proposed Marshlink upgrade being a project that will cost £150million or more, the details of which were unveiled earlier this year by our MP, a government minister and senior executives from Network Rail, Rye town councillors remain worryingly ignorant about this major proposal

Rye's Bonfire Boys don't only enjoy the annual spectacle they create, they also like to support other local good causes from the collections they organise. This week they gathered the recipients together at The Queens Head to hand out cheques for £200 each

It was stop-start and shuntings into various sidings when the full council meeting last Monday considered the question of whether or not the proposed faster trains should stop at Rye. The possibility was even raised that the town should not support the idea of the new service at all

What better than a hot romantic comedy - Cuban Fury - to warm up your January, writes Neale East? The movie, the first Rye...

Iden slip down the table after defeat by current Premier division champions Hollington, but it was a game that meant the manager had to think on his feet and the team left the pitch with their heads held high

Roll up, roll up for a packed show of Rye performers. Local charity ARRCC is gearing up for next week's variety showcase.

Father Christmas paid Rye his first visit of the season, accompanied by snow children, a Santa baby and led by a marching bagpipe band. He likes Rye so much he'll be back this coming Saturday, too

Another cracking performance and a resounding win against Netherfield brought a quality end to the first part of the season for Rye's indoor cricketers. Let's keep it up after Christmas boys, says Joe Lovell

We are accustomed to adults bemoaning youth culture and its uncouth attitudes. Now young people can use film-making to express their own views on social issues

This year's Christmas festivities in Rye are spread over three Saturdays. They're meant to draw crowds to the town. But critics are circling - if comments at Rye's full town council meeting are a genuine reflection of public opinion

A Bomber Command airman, who ran a bed and breakfast in Rye after the war, has finally received the recognition and medal he and his fellow aircrew should have been awarded decades ago. Sadly, like so many others, he was no longer here to accept it

Rye has been used as the setting for many great literary works. In the second of her series, Jean Floyd reviews the works of Malcolm Saville, whose children's books still have a devoted and loyal following today

The earth is turning away from the Milky Way towards Orion which, being closer and so appearing brighter and sharper, presents an excellent opportunity for stargazing, writes Nick Taylor - who also explains how to pronounce Betelgeuse

Lamb Players and an ensemble of television and West End theatre folk will be at Lamb House on Sunday for some traditional Christmas fare - music, carols, readings, mince pies and mulled wine - and a mingle with the cast

Were you out in the autumn picking sloes, freezing them and then steeping them in sweetened gin? If so, bring some along to the "Rye News" sloe gin competition and see how your home brew compares

House martins appear common in Rye, but across the country there is 65% decline in their numbers and they are deemed to be globally threatened. Yet there are simple things that can be done to help protect these beautiful migratory residents