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Time to remember

Last weekend was just one procession after another - with the Bonfire Societies, Remembrance Sunday and classic cars - but Sunday, at least, was dry.

Bonfire ends with a bang!

Last weekend’s bonfire certainly went off with a bang! The tribute paid to both Jimper Sutton and John Izod by sending their ashes up on the last rocket was emotional and a fitting send off to two fine men, more than a few glasses were raised to their honour on the night

Prison cells may open

Rye's historic Ypres Tower has had many different roles over the centuries - including being a prison - and there are plans to throw some light on that as part of the ever changing exhibits at the Tower and in the nearby East Street museum annex

Lions donate Camber defibrillator

Another useful defibrillator appears in the town

Time for many to act

Christmas is coming - and it is closer than you think as "Tales of Old" takes over Rye on Saturday December 10

Triathlon star in the making

An up-and-coming young sportsman chose a triathlon to raise money for a chosen charity

Stevens hat trick helps Rye go clear

Last Saturday ( November 5) Rye Town FC were hoping to extend their lead at the top of the East Sussex Football League Division One as they entertained Northiam 75 at the Salts

Winchelsea lights up the sky

Although the smaller cousin of Rye's finest, Winchelsea Bonfire Boyes punch above their weight on Bonfire Night. November 5 saw another magnificent firework display over the Ancient Town. But of course, being Winchelsea, there was the usual factional subtext to the event

On your marks, get set, puddings!

As Christmas in Rye 2016 gets closer, we have a film to remind you of last year and a preview of one of the ever-popular events

Flood remedy, maybe, but not yet

Flooding in the Strand Quay area of Winchelsea Road has been a periodic problem for a while. Finally, however, Highways England have taken note

Remembrance Sunday

The annual Parade and Service of Remembrance takes place this Sunday

Hospice needs your vote for award

St Michael's Hospice has been shortlisted for an award but needs your vote to help it win £25,000 through the Aviva Community Fund

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