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Sea Cadets on parade

With rope-making, recruiting and brewing mulled wine, the Sea Cadets demonstrated their versatility on Saturday

Landgate – the way forward

Local organisations have met to discuss the Rye's deteriorating ancient monument - the Landgate archway over the entrance to the High Street. But action may take longer

Cricket club secures overseas star

Rye Cricket Club have pulled off the signing of an overseas star after previous successful spells in the UK. Read Dan Lake's report

Iden bowlers celebrate

Iden Bowls Club had good cause for celebration - but why? Read on . . .

Goals goals and more goals

Goals galore as Ickleshams 1st and 2nd team were in action over the weekend. The 2nd team were home to Sandhurst and the 1st team were away to Herstmonceux whilst the veterans have a final to look forward to.

Council opposes Tilling Green plans

The Town Council has objected to plans for redeveloping the former Tilling Green school site after various concerns were raised - and not just by councillors. Read the debate . . .

When the sun goes down . . .

The lights go up Lion Street as Rye sparkles for Christmas in the first of three photo specials in the run up to the festive period

Lighting up the town

The town and quay look a picture, all lit up. Heritage Centre manager Peter Cosstick pays tribute to those responsible as Rye prepares for its big day, Saturday December 12

Primary empathy for the fallen

A visit to Rye primary school to see their World War One exhibition produced some surprises for Ray Prewer - one of a number of town councillors present. This is his personal response

Dead end for fugitives

Mayhem came to Winchelsea last week when a high speed car chase hit the village

Litter pickers at the ready

Despite the efforts of our town steward to keep Rye clean, amongst his other duties, the problem of litter will not go away. So he is taking action. But how?

Tilling Green plan is “too big”

More revised planning details from developers, but are they building in the interests of the community or themselves?