News

Casuals defeated in the cups

Icklesham 1st Xl were looking to continue their winning ways as they entertained Bexhill AAC in the Wisdens Sports Challenge Cup and the 2nd Xl were away to Parkfield in the Eastbourne Coach Finishers Challenge Cup. David Mayne Reports.

Tight finish in cruiser race

Clear skies and a brisk wind, as well as a passing lifeboat and near misses, guaranteed exciting sailing conditions for the fifth race in the Rye Harbour Sailing Club's Pocket Cruiser series

Once is enough with floods

The tide came, and went. But water was out of control in Winchelsea Road, and invaded the Farmers Market. Massive sea defences are being built, but some river defences will not be in place until 2021. Have the risks been properly evaluated, or do we need to prepare for the worst ? Questions are asked on our News and Opinion pages, but this time we were lucky

Camber sea defence ready

This £30 million project at Camber is a small part of the work of the Environment Agency to increase the protection of the marsh from flooding. Some may wonder how well protected and for how long

A259 death crash: police appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died after a crash at Winchelsea Sunday morning

Abba kicks off the weekend

The Arts Festival may have ended but this weekend is no less busy: from Abba to Beethoven via duck racing as well as help for refugees, the events keep coming

Call for council to debate levy

A number of matters were discussed at the last CFAiR meeting. The minutes are here

ARRCC boutique on the move

Local care charity ARRCC plans to relocate its pre-loved fashion boutique from the Landgate to Cinque Ports Street as the Rye Community Charity Shop seeks new premises

Wendy Vu runs again

When you have to dive into icy water and crawl through mud, raising funds for charity in a test of physical endurance is far from good clean fun

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