Please don’t feed the gulls
Odes to the curse of low-flying bombers and those tortuous nocturnal chimes that keep the citadel's light sleepers awake and counting the quarters
Anchor’s away
Locals and visitors have been puzzled by the disappearance of the Rye anchor (writes Tony McLaughlin). For years it has been a meeting point, as...
Make men more aware
Explicit photos and videos guaranteed an attentive audience as Mr Roger Plail, consultant urologist, discussed developments in prostate cancer treatment
All that jazz at Landgate WI
The Women's Institute enjoy a toe-tapping talk on the roaring Twenties, with a lively commentary and contemporary tunes
Mad dogs and bad ramblers
A warm spring was good news for lambing ewes and the sunshine brought out streams of ramblers, too - to the regret, in some cases, of our regular farming correspondent on Romney Marshes
Brilliant: five playing as one
The Wihan String Quartet and pianist Martin Kasik made another memorable impression with their evening of Mozart, Schumann and Ravel in Iden church
Setback for airport protest
Lydd Airport challenge suffers setback. The High Court upholds the Government's decision to permit runway and terminal expansion
Weighing the sands of risk
Parts of the Middle East are now mainstream holiday destinations. But a new peril faces travellers - a killer respiratory disease. How serious is it? Rye's emergency community team considered the risks at its latest meeting
Rye at the crease – finally
By Dan Lake
After the postponement of last week's match against Crawley following poor playing conditions, Rye Cricket Club finally take to the field - and...
ExtRAWdinairily chocolatey
Finding a chocolate you can eat can be difficult if you have a food allergy. If that's the case, try this new range from a local chocolatier
It’s fun – but serious, too
What is it like to be a Sea Cadet in Rye? Masses to do, weekends away sometimes as well. Right now they're recruiting. Form an orderly queue
Rye News faces a challenge
It's a good start, but to make the paper a success more local people need to become involved
Playden’s web link
Playden Parish Council has a new website www.playden.info. It is a new place to find Playden PC meeting notices, agendas and minutes along with a...
A fair rate or legalised theft?
A Rye High Street shopkeeper complains that the extremely high rates are punitive and a contributing factor in the failure of many small businesses
Breed mystery solved
The "Chocolate Sheep" mystery has been solved. Without doubt, they are Welsh Mountain Badger Face breed, writes my brother Christopher from Downton, Wiltshire....
Obituary: Davina Artis
A former resident of Rye, who worked in London for Lentheric fragrances and who, in retirement, helped Rye Conservation Society and at a local day centre
Jack – and Jill – in the Green
A hugely enjoyable spectacle as a procession of exotic characters, musicians and morris dancers parade through Hastings Old Town
Bin Rother’s wheelie bins
Large bins and recycling boxes will do nothing to improve the appearance of the town or help its residents. A better plan is needed
Why I’ll vote in EU elections
Ten MEPs representing our region will join the European Parliament after elections on May 22. David Cracknell explains why it is important to take part
Rye pads up for new league
Rye CC have a tough 2014 opener as the first XI attempts to match the highs of a hugely successful season last year