News
Rye ‘could become an island’
A packed St Mary’s church took part in a general election hustings, hearing from the candidates for the Hastings and Rye constituency. Deprivation, renewable energy and fishing quotas emerged as key and common issues. Hastings and Rye is a key target for the Labour in the forthcoming election. Seana Lanigan reports
Hamilton hits century for Rye
Rye continued their preparations for the new league season, as they travelled away for a friendly, this time against higher tiered opposition Glynde & Beddingham. Martin Blincow reports on the match here.
Veteran Casuals win the league
Icklesham's veterans travelled away to Little Common knowing that victory would lead to them winning the Hastings FA Veterans League title. Read David Mayne's report here
RHSC pushes the boat out
Rye Harbour Sailing Club is participating in the RYA Push the Boat Out scheme to enable anyone interested in sailing to come and see for themselves what it entails and have a go in one of the club boats
Rye Bowls open to all
Rye Bowls Club open day was a great success, with a number of first-timers trying their hand and new members being signed up. Despite the cancellation, due to weather, of the following day's practice session, the club recorded victories in both their opening matches during the week
Rangers thrash weakened Borough
Beckley Rangers were goal happy as they defeated a weakened Eastbourne Borough side. A successful season ends at home next weekend against Broad Oak and Horam. Ashleigh Fraser reports.
Make it a double please Iden
Iden's barmy army travel to Little Common and Robertsbridge as they play in 2 cup finals on Saturday and Tuesday respectively with the hope of doing a double. Dan Lake previews the matches.
Southeastern trains ‘**** awful’
Southeastern slammed again and in no uncertain terms but this time by a top transport boss.
‘Stunning’ Tilling Green plans
The future of Tilling Green's community centre begins to take shape in public. Until now little has been known of the plans. But at a meeting this week many questions appeared to have been answered: on timing, design, facilities and proposals to work round flood risks in the area. Nick Taylor reports