News
Support needed after fire
Supporters are rallying around the St Michael's Hospice (which has a shop in Rye) and the Sara Lee Trust after a fire left two patients dead - and one arrested on suspicion of arson and murder. Hospice staff are caring for patients evacuated to alternative premises.
Row grows on centre demolition
Rye Town Council will again be discussing next Monday the redevelopment of the old school site in Tilling Green as concerns grow in particular about the loss of community centre services. A fairly limited "pre-consultation" by the developer added to concerns raised back in April, which have simply got worse.
Draw forced at Keymer Hassocks
Rye C.C. had their work cut out when facing a high-scoring opposition on a dry and deteriorating pitch. A determined innings from the club, however, pulled them back into the game. Martin Blincow has the story together with news on all the cricket last week.
Bridge gets thumbs down
A brand new bridge from Valley Park to a bus stop in Tilling Green, but not much else, over an overgrown ditch is being reported to Rother District Council for planning enforcement. Charles Harkness reports
See the lifeboat at work
Rye relief lifeboat performed another rescue on July 11 when a small speedboat ran into trouble. If you want to learn more, the lifeboat station is having an open weekend on July 17 and 18 with events for all the family.
Runners push the boundaries
On Sunday July12, runners started off on the near-marathon-length first Cranbrook to Rye cross-country relay. With navigational problems, fallen trees, giant nettles and a suspicious bull, the participants had plenty to think about on the way. Two of them give their first-hand accounts.
HS1 edges closer in budget
The possibility of high speed trains coming to Rye took a small step nearer with announcements in last week's Budget, but in the short term work on other lines might possibly mean more carriages and less overcrowding on the local line. Charles Harkness reports
Waterloo comes to Winchelsea
The progress of the Battle of Waterloo will be described step by step in a forthcoming talk in Winchelsea.