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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?

Tilling Green plan is “too big”

More revised planning details from developers, but are they building in the interests of the community or themselves?

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?

Expect a great day, December 12

With only a week to go, the timetable of events for Great Expectations on December 12 is now available . . . and last minute preparations are in hand

Rail services may improve

Rail users have received an update on new plans to improve services, but it won't happen just yet

Rooftop reply to climate change

As the world gathers in Paris to tackle climate change, Rye Academy Trust is making its contribution - up on the roof

Changes at the Post Office

How often do you use the Post Office? And is it open when you need it? Changes are taking place

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