Opinions
In defence of the Cinque Ports
Were the Cinque Ports really an impotent naval power by the end of the 14th century? That is the story told by most naval historians. But one leading medieval maritime historian thinks otherwise
Weighing the sands of risk
Parts of the Middle East are now mainstream holiday destinations. But a new peril faces travellers - a killer respiratory disease. How serious is it? Rye's emergency community team considered the risks at its latest meeting
Rye News faces a challenge
It's a good start, but to make the paper a success more local people need to become involved
A fair rate or legalised theft?
A Rye High Street shopkeeper complains that the extremely high rates are punitive and a contributing factor in the failure of many small businesses
Bin Rother’s wheelie bins
Large bins and recycling boxes will do nothing to improve the appearance of the town or help its residents. A better plan is needed
Why I’ll vote in EU elections
Ten MEPs representing our region will join the European Parliament after elections on May 22. David Cracknell explains why it is important to take part
‘Your paper is brilliant’
One of our readers has written to say she thinks this paper is a very good idea. She came up with a good one of her own: to do a series of interviews for us
Tradition or unwanted relic?
Towns and cities in England usually have a civic mayor, as in Rye, or a directly elected mayor, as in London. Winchelsea's mayors are something else - and some in the town resent the manner of their making