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Turnout rises but still pitiful

Although turnout for the Sussex PCC election increased in May, it was still woefully low. Rother turnout was well below the national average

Rye Bonfire Auction of Promises

Rye Bonfire Auction of Promises Antiques & Miscellaneous Items 2016, Thursday May 19, at the Mermaid Inn, Mermaid Street, Rye. Featuring framed original by Prince Romanov..

Camber Fields in safe hands

The auction of open land at Camber Fields ends successfully for Rye with a knock-out bid from a local farmer, but how will Rother use the money?

Winchelsea stitched up, again?

More controversial co-options to Icklesham Parish Council as councillors from other wards again reject well-qualified candidates from Winchelsea to represent their town in favour of a late application from a non-resident

Brede church gets new roof

St George’s Church Brede gets a new roof thanks to a grant from the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund

Winchelsea says no to de-fete

Winchelsea residents have bemoaned the cancellation of their summer fete because of competition from the new Rye Country Show. But some are determined to go ahead and do their own thing on August 13

Big breakfast to stop flooding

This year Christian Aid envelopes wont be delivered door to door. But the work goes on and a breakfast feast is a new way to raise funds

What’s the victim’s birthday ?

How do you report suspicious behaviour to Sussex Police? If you want to do this online, you'll need a victim and you'll need to know their birthday!

Glazier grilled in Rye Harbour

Rye Harbour parents tore a strip off County Council Leader Keith Glazier for his council's decision to cut free travel to and from school for primary school children

Sailors push the boat out

RHSC is staging a three day weekend of taster sails, free of charge, as part of a national "Push the Boat Out" event

Rother’s double double dealing?

What is behind Rother's rush to dispose of Camber Fields? Is there more to this than meets the eye, asks a member of Rye's bidding consortium. And what are Rye's RDC councillors doing, or are they still on a convenient holiday?

Rye breeds a new mayor

Pomp and pageantry were the order of the day as incoming Rye mayor Jonathan Breeds is sworn in and accepts the chain of office

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