News
Migrants flee police ‘copter
Two similar incidents at Icklesham involving lorries and small groups of migrants may be the result of organised human traffickers rather than individuals from Calais hiding in or under lorries. But police have not commented so far. In both cases the police caught those running away from the lay-by
St Mary’s tower black-listed
Following a recent health and safety report, improvements need to be made to the top of St Mary's tower to make the viewpoint, so popular with tourists, a safer experience
Sailors left in the lurch
Dismay as boat owners at Maritime Festival discover ladder rungs removed so causing real difficulty in accessing Strand Quay
Fete enjoys honking success
On Saturday 1 August Icklesham held its annual Fête and Flower show. The money raised from this event supports the Icklesham Trust and they couldn’t have picked a better day for it as the recreation ground was swathed in glorious sunshine
Tower crane comes down at last
What's missing ? Hmmm ! Here yesterday, gone today. One giant crane ... and amateur photographers and spectators were out in force last Sunday in Rye to witness the long-awaited removal of the tower crane in Cinque Ports Street.
Boat challenge for Sea Cadets
Rye Sea Cadets are raising money for an additional boat. In true naval tradition they (or at least some of their parents) have set themselves an extreme challenge to help raise the funds
Sharp tri-es even harder
Despite difficult conditions, Bob Sharp took on the best at the National Triathlon Championships last weekend. Here he tells his own story
International players invited
The immaculate grass courts of Rye Lawn Tennis Club are ready to welcome an entry list of top county, national and international players when the annual Invitation Tournament starts this Friday July 31
‘Camp’ for future champions?
Tennis coaching for juniors is taking placing at Rye Tennis Club with amazing results