News

Icklesham 1st Xl were looking to continue their winning start to the season as they were away to Little Common whilst the 2nd Xl were looking to win their first game of the season at home to St Leonard's. David Mayne reports

Two portakabins were supposed to be moved on Tuesday. The owners had circulated a note saying precisely when it would happen - and that cars in the way would be removed. But it didn't happen when scheduled.

Charlie Cobb is the first Artist in Residence at the Rye Arts Festival and has been sketching both around the town and at many of the events

Stories and photos in Rye News over the past two years have shown a range of local organisations benefitting from the fundraising done in this shop - but now it is suddenly coming to an end.

What links "Dad's Army" (the Local Defence Volunteers) with the 3rd Battalion Cinque Ports Volunteers, who were on duty at the East Street Museum to publicise the latest exhibition which celebrates a bi-centenary?

Hastings' Conquest Hospital, part of the larger East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, has been put into special measures by the Chief Inspector of Hospitals. But some of its deep-rooted problems seem to be common across the NHS. Finding beds when patients are fit to leave is one. Finding staff is another. Pressures from a growing and ageing population another. Our Opinion page features a view on how to tackle some of these issue

The problems in Calais this summer have had a significant effect on the local tourist trade and the Rye Heritage Centre is just one of many businesses that have suffered

Despite the bad weather, Icklesham Ladies Stoolball Club (above) competed against other local clubs (one, indeed, in fancy dress) in the Icklesham Ladies Stoolball tournament. Tracey Young reports on Icklesham's progress

The 9th staging of the Le Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh fun ride is being held on Sunday 27th September. Heidi Foster reports

Beckley Rangers Eagles U18s looked to begin the new season in style as they travelled away to Tonbridge Youth Eagles U18s on Saturday 12 September in the Crowborough and District League Youth Division A fixture. Ashleigh Fraser reports.

The 1st and 2nd team of Icklesham Casuals were both in action Saturday 12 September as the 1st were at home to Catsfield and the 2nds were away to Magham Down. Find out how they both got on in David Mayne's report

A cycle way to Rye Harbour has just been completed and named after a cyclist who died there more than ten years ago. But questions remain about whether it is fit for purpose, or whether the road is "an accident waiting to happen". Read the report and then look at comments on our Opinion page