News
Sacrifice goes up in smoke
The nation's symbol of remembrance - the poppy - was burnt as part of Rye Bonfire Night on Saturday. It is now the subject of debate. Here Colonel Anthony Kimber, a former serving soldier and president of the Rye & District Royal British Legion, tells us why this was, at best, ill-judged
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Rye’s burning issue – parking
It has happened again. Rye News - again - has the photos that show we need leadership, not words, if the town is to avoid a shameful incident: an emergency in which lives are lost or a part of the Citadel is destroyed because of the commonplace: cars, lorries, vans parked where they will. Tuesday's fire highlighted the fact that controls are needed. It leaves Rye's citizens wondering who will finally DO something
Keeper dents title challenge
Iden slumped to a 3-0 defeat against unbeaten St Leonards Social at the park, Iden. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon but the team were "rubbish" . . .
Beckley win in difficult conditions
Beckley Rangers U18s travelled away to Crowborough U18s in the Crowborough and District Under 18s A League fixture and produced a great win in difficult conditions.
Landgate: action at last
Finally, there is movement in the sad saga of Rye's ionic tower and gateway. Nick Taylor pieces together the latest developments
Wins all round for Rye Bay
It was a good weekend for Rye Bay's young footballers with both under 8 and under 12 teams winning their games. Man of the match for the U8s was Theo Cornell, above. But the whole team played their socks off writes Ali MacDonald
Golfer Darcie heads to Spain finals
A trip to Spain beckons for Darcie Smith, a 14-year-old golfer from Camber after she earned a place in the Champions Final week of the 22nd Andalucia Junior European Open. Darren Smith reports on her amazing season
Someone at Bexhill sees the light
Once upon a time the Planning and Environmental Enforcement department at Bexhill exercised its bureaucracy to extinguish an illuminated sign that wished you a cheery Christmas. And so Rye entered an age of darkness. But, lo, upon a building it shines again. Tony Nunn tells the story that's hard to believe. Or is it?
Couple raise cash for cystinosis
Last weekend saw children on the streets "trick or treating", pumpkins carved into jack-o'-lanterns, bonfires, apple bobbing and houses decorated to celebrate Halloween. But for one local family decorating their house is done not just for fun, but also to raise much-needed money for a special charity. Dan Lake reports
Rockets – and road closures
Remember, remember the 8th of November: Bonfire Night in Rye can be a nightmare for unwary motorists, with roads closed all around the town. If you are "travelling through", the following advice might help tempers from exploding in your own car