News
Here to help those who help others
The Rye Fund has again given away £7,000 in grants to local voluntary and charitable groups. But the list of recipients is not growing and the fund would like to help more of the smaller groups in town. So help yourselves: apply for a grant
Victory for Peasmarsh surgery
The long, frustrating battle to open a satellite surgery in Peasmarsh has finally been won. NHS England said 'yes' at the end of an appeal hearing. Gill Clamp reports
Scorcher the magic dragon
It's back at its fiery best: Rye Bonfire Society's hydraulic, propane-powered metal beast. And it's a marvel to behold, as all who saw it will attest
Fawkes, flames and fireworks
The popular torchlight parade wound through the town on Saturday November 8 as part of the annual bonfire celebrations. At the march's end thousands watched a spectacular firework display, writes Tony McLaughlin
TLC – courtesy of an odd job man
Powerful differences of opinion surfaced at Monday's special meeting of Rye council: would the town spend money on an odd job man or tackle traffic issues? Nick Taylor reports
News flash . . . on wind farm
Last Monday night's storms, which disturbed so many sleepers, demonstrated that the power of a wind turbine is as nothing compared with that of lightning
A job to keep up appearances
Whether you want one or not, Rye will have a town steward. The job is actually on probation - for a year's trial period. Nick Taylor rolls up his sleeves to find out what the job is all about
Lions seek aid for Ebola orphans
The deaths caused by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa have left more than 4,000 children orphaned. A local charity is trying to help and asks for your support
Indoor cricketers on winning streak
Rye's young captain Joe Lovell led the team to their second victory of the indoor cricket season with an impressive win against Hastings 4s
Casuals battle to deserved victory
With five players missing it was backs to the wall for much of the 90 minutes, but Icklesham Casuals 1st team produced a battling performance to secure a 2-0 victory against Hollington United II
Wakey-wakey: “Risey” will shine!
Iden returned to winning ways beating fourth placed Sedlescombe 5-3 courtesy of some fine first half play, including a hat-trick from Sam Cooper, and a manager playing the full ninety minutes