News
Rye News petanque competition
Saturday September 19 will see the second Rye News Petanque competition. Last year the journos from the News came a humiliating last. Will they be able to improve this year
Responding to refugees’ plight
The plight of refugees has attracted newspaper headlines all week and locally a petition has been set up calling on local councils to welcome refugees, a vigil is being held at the Town Hall and shelters, sleeping bags and other equipment is being collected for sending to Calais camps.
Reacting to very high tides
Last week we reminded readers of the effect of exceptional winter tidal surges. Here Anthony Kimber chairman of REACT gives his own measured view of our flood defences
Health bus came to town
This London bus looks a little lost by the Cinque Port Arms in Rye - and should have been somewhere more conspicuous. But healthwatch director Julie Fitzgerald (on left, above) was on hand to tell you how you can help...and make a valuable contribution to the on-going debate about our health and social care services.
Dementia questions answered
Nearly every adult knows of someone living close by who is suffering from dementia. Understanding how to interact positively can help lessen the burden
Hold the front page. We’re one.
One year and 1,500 headlines later Rye News is settling in as the town's volunteer-run community on-line newspaper with around 600 regular "readers" week after week, and a growing stream of visitors to the website who want to learn about Rye. And, like all voluntary organisations, we can always manage better with more help. But, for now, let's celebrate Rye and Rye News and check out the facts and figures
Water, water everywhere – maybe
It is the start of the season of high tides and tidal surges. Rye had a close escape 2 years ago, but what has been done since to prevent a disaster? John Minter investigates
2nds win as the 1st XI lose
With the cricket season nearly coming to an end Rye's cricketers faced Mayfield with the 2nds at home and the 1st XI away, looking to move further up the table. Martin Blincow reports
Casuals hit Tackleway for seven
Icklesham Casuals veterans looked to continue their promising start to the season in the Hastings F A Veterans Cup competition as they faced J C Tackleway Veterans at the Recreation Ground. David Mayne reports here.