News
It’s a secret – until next month
Who is this man ? What is he holding ? Is it about the Landgate's future ? Or is it about the bonfire's deadly secret?
Eagles grab a dozen in goal frenzy
Beckley Rangers Eagles swooped on their Pevensey prey in the Crowborough & District Youth League U18s Division A last Saturday. Ashleigh Fraser reports.
Conquered by William again
Rye News’s second annual Pétanque Tournament passed without injury or scandal on the Strand pitch last Saturday, September 19, but the Rye News’s team managed to finish second , which was staggering considering the team included two novices
Big win sends Casuals top
Icklesham 1st Xl were looking to continue their winning start to the season as they were away to Little Common whilst the 2nd Xl were looking to win their first game of the season at home to St Leonard's. David Mayne reports
Now you see them, now you……
Two portakabins were supposed to be moved on Tuesday. The owners had circulated a note saying precisely when it would happen - and that cars in the way would be removed. But it didn't happen when scheduled.
One man’s view of Festival
Charlie Cobb is the first Artist in Residence at the Rye Arts Festival and has been sketching both around the town and at many of the events
Charity to lose their shop
Stories and photos in Rye News over the past two years have shown a range of local organisations benefitting from the fundraising done in this shop - but now it is suddenly coming to an end.
Dad’s Army’s early days
What links "Dad's Army" (the Local Defence Volunteers) with the 3rd Battalion Cinque Ports Volunteers, who were on duty at the East Street Museum to publicise the latest exhibition which celebrates a bi-centenary?
Hospital called ‘inadequate’
Hastings' Conquest Hospital, part of the larger East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, has been put into special measures by the Chief Inspector of Hospitals. But some of its deep-rooted problems seem to be common across the NHS. Finding beds when patients are fit to leave is one. Finding staff is another. Pressures from a growing and ageing population another. Our Opinion page features a view on how to tackle some of these issue
Counting the cost of Calais
The problems in Calais this summer have had a significant effect on the local tourist trade and the Rye Heritage Centre is just one of many businesses that have suffered
Stoolballed by the competition
Despite the bad weather, Icklesham Ladies Stoolball Club (above) competed against other local clubs (one, indeed, in fancy dress) in the Icklesham Ladies Stoolball tournament. Tracey Young reports on Icklesham's progress
Cycling Le Tour for charity
The 9th staging of the Le Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh fun ride is being held on Sunday 27th September. Heidi Foster reports