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Family rescued by kite surfer

A potential tragedy was averted at Camber as a kite surf instructor rescued a Spanish family of non-swimmers from the sea

Same site, different battle

Another battle may be starting over this gateway to nowhere after changing shopping patterns halted a confrontation between supermarkets - but is the education framework now changing as well?

Fleece hammered again by van

Repeated damage by delivery vehicles in Lion Street has again been raised at a council meeting

They shall have their memorial

A part of Rye's history is uncovered as the graves of former Rye Union Workhouse inmates are located and remembered

St Mary’s prepares for crowds

St Mary's church in Rye is the thread that links a Rye News reader in America's capital, a lot of music (and furniture moving) , and brings a bishop to town

Rye Community Shop awards grants

Just over six months from opening in new premises, Rye Community Shop has proved itself a popular means of raising funds for local charities

Camera Club’s 60th exhibition

This weekend, September 16-18, Rye and District Camera Club...

Jempson’s holiday boot fairs

Boot fairs at Jempsons, Peasmarsh earn money for local good causes

Cricket season ends with awards

Last Saturday 3 September saw Rye cricket clubs 1st Xl travel away to Hellingly hoping a win could lead to promotion whilst Hellingly needed a win to avoid relegation and the 2nd team hosted Hellingly 2nds at the Salts. The seasons achievements were then celebrated in the evening with awards. Martin Blincow reports

Wind and sea challenge sailors

Weather conditions made for a tough and exciting race for the last one in a series

Town wins first outing

Playing in traditional red and black Rye once again had a team on the footballing map, not United not Athletic but the newly formed Rye Town. Shane Ridger's reports on Towns first league game of the season as they made the short trip to Northiam

Rother sells off more assets

The process of asset disposals by Rother District Council continues, but now there appears to be much more local consultation

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