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Roadworks cut off Winchelsea
For several nights, residents of the Ancient Town have found themselves cut off from Rye by roadworks on the A259 and having to get home via Pett. This is despite assurances from the Highways Agency and its contractor that they would be escorted in and out of the village.
Residents defend Pipewell Gate
Everyone in Winchelsea agrees that the Pipewell Gate, which stands at the corner of the town overlooking Ferry Hill, is in urgent need of repair. Winchelsea Corporation, which owns the monument, claims that in order to get grants they must cater for visitors. But there is mounting concern among some residents that the Corporation's plans look a touch too Disney.
Lifeboat crews need helping hands
Rye Harbour's lifeboat crews have just held two open sessions to encourage volunteers to come forward. But the response was a letdown for the men and women who often risk their lives for us, reports K T Bruce
Studio students fly high
Rye Studio School students visit New York to study art, drama and retail skills; learn about every aspect of opera including costume design as a follow-up to the Rye Arts Festival; and acquire work placement experience in order to focus both on academic exams and future job opportunities
Sinners turn saints against Baptists
"Foul and abusive" language led to the Iden player/manager being sent off in the critical semi final of the Birchwood Group challenge cup against Battle Baptists. What happened next . . .?
Icklesham suffer double defeat
Icklesham Casuals had a bad weekend when both their 1st and 2nd teams were defeated at home while their veteran team ended up with the weekend off
Rye Bay draw cracking game
On a wet and windy Saturday morning Rye Bay hosted Little Common at Dogs Hill Road. Despite the weather both teams produced a cracking match