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Candles flicker for war dead
Lights were switched off in Rye homes as the town shared in the national hour of reflection to mark the moment when Britain entered the Great War in 1914
A rubbish service?
Rother council staff deny there's a problem with the collection of household recycling bins. But the people of Mill Corner tell a different story
Unknown but not forgotten
At sunset on Monday August 4 the Last Post will sound over Winchelsea - just one of the events to be held that day commemorating Britain's entry to the First World War and the men from the town who went to fight but did not return
Seagull proof at last
The persistence of Tilling Green Residents Association was rewarded last week when the long-awaited gull-proof bins were installed at Masons Field
Have your say on louts
This week the Sussex Police Commissioner launched a public consultation inviting residents to have their say on how people who commit anti-social behaviour are dealt with
Royston Godwin
A well-loved resident is remembered, as mourners gathered at the Catholic Church of St Anthony of Padua, in a memorial service for Royston Godwin.
Free makes it more fun
Removing the entrance fee to Rye Castle Museum in East Street has increased by almost 2,000 the number of people through the door. And it's not only the visitors who are benefitting from this bold move
Anger over blocking of surgery
The GPs are keen to provide the service, the village hall has the space, but NHS England has said "No!" to a weekly surgery in Peasmarsh. The authority took months to reach this decision, but an appeal must be received by August 10
2nd XI lose to better team
Rye 2nds on Saturday went to league leaders Linfield where they came up against the best team they have faced this season
Duck after duck after duck
The first five Rye batsmen left the field without adding a run last weekend as a young Rye side lost by eight wickets to Slinfold
A tough foreign challenge
Serve! Rye Lawn Tennis Club’s 87th annual invitation tournament is under way. Players from Europe and the USA will provide stiff competition this year