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Money to pay for Rye's Christmas lights floods in

By-election called

Nominations for vacant Rye Town Councillor post must be in by November 21

News in brief 14 November

Guestling man not guilty, attempted Peasmarsh quad bike theft and who is standing for Sussex mayor

A different coastguard rescue

Romney Marsh team help control traffic after lorry overturns on A259

Repairs at Brede sluice

Divers and a large crane install refurbished gates with more work expected in 2026

30 things you didn’t know you didn’t know about Rye Bonfire

All the facts and figures ahead of bonfire night on 15 November

The lights are back on

After weeks of uncertainty, volunteers celebrate news that Rye will have Christmas lights this year

Thank you Charlie!

Tributes to Charles Harkness, former Rye News editor and town councillor

News in brief November 7

Major pollution incident at Camber, town council by-election confirmed for 18 December and a new opera all about Rye

Access denied to access improved

Work begins on dropped kerbs in Rye town centre

Station to shut on bonfire night

Rail service stops for the rest of the day at 3pm on 15 November

“Must do better”

MP criticises National Highways after 80-year-olds were forced to sleep in their car

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