News
Beckley bounce back to victory
Beckley Rangers were looking to bounce back with victory in the Crowborough and District U18s League A Division football match as they travelled away to play against Tonbridge Junior Gunners at the weekend. Did they do it? Read on
Do birds threaten Lydd disaster?
As the pile of rock armour to keep the sea out of Dungeness nuclear power station grows steadily, so are the numbers of migrating birds - and local protestors warn that bird strikes may be a bigger threat
Charity shop shares its profits
Rye Community Charity Shop recently held its second funding presentation evening. It took place at the Charity Shop, 7 Cinque Ports street, where four community groups were awarded grants
Brewery Yard site for sale
The Brewery Yard Club at King Street, Landgate is up for sale. But its history and its links with the Royal British Legion and their previous assets are interesting. The Brewery Yard Club broke away from the RBL in 2006 and some Legion records, photographs and trophies have never been seen since
Rye Show in new hands
Rye's hospital is to focus its money-making energies on its summer fete. For 10 years its big fundraiser has been the Rye Show but trustees have decided to let another charity benefit instead
Landgate probe to follow clean-up
A long overdue survey of the condition of the Landgate Arch has now been commissioned. This week's removal of pigeon guano should give an "all clear" safety signal and allow the investigation to proceed.
Icklesham youngsters win tournament
Icklesham youngsters not only reached the final of the "Albion in the Community" tournament but went on to win it by beating Eastbourne Town in the final
PCSO Dan’s on the run
PCSO Dan Bevan hopes to show a clean pair of heels on Sunday March 22 when he and three friends run in the Hastings half-marathon to raise money for Rother Responders
Rye News becomes CIC
Rye News joins the ranks of community interest companies that are registered under the Companies Acts and work for the benefit of the local community, Learn more about the status of your community newspaper
Three weeks of road works
The main road to Hastings is being closed overnight for three weeks from March 9 for road works. Residents fear that drivers will instead make more use of the already congested B2029 Udimore Road
Questions about faster trains
Lots of questions are expected to be asked about local trains at the Rye Town Hall meeting of the Marsh Link Action Group (MLAG) on 20 March.
High Street loading bay abused
White van men were fuming in Rye High Street on Wednesday morning, when the loading bay was obstructed overnight by an illegally parked car - the loading bay is never for use for more than 10 minutes