Opinions
Cuts increase terror danger
Cuts in police funding represent a potential danger to us all, argues Granville Bantick
Exit visitors, enter scaffolds
In spring the bulbs flower and leaves unfurl. In autumn, scaffolding rises to the sky. Why?
The clock ticked on
A framed poem was left on the war memorial on Remembrance Sunday. Rye News tracked down the author.. and the means by which it appeared there
Follow Winchelsea’s example
Stick your hands in your pockets to sort out the Landgate - and ban cars too
Illegal parking here to stay?
Last week Rye News reported that the police had squashed any hopes of having a warden to help out with parking problems and, this week, a former town councillor and the Town Hall's official voice chip in with more details
Don’t lose your vote
Rother District Council seem to be making it appear to be difficult to register to vote. Ray Prewer tries to cut through the red tape
Empty homes awaiting use ?
A row of houses, empty for many years and expected to be demolished as part of a supermarket development behind. But could they have another future now?
Local council tax proposal hits poorest
As the Government nationally proposes to cut tax credit benefits before wages increase, Rother District Council locally proposes to charge the poorest more. Ray Prewer explains
To charge or not to charge
After all the recent trading of insults from both sides, John Minter takes a considered look at the new parking charges at Jempsons. The business clearly has questions to answer, what are your views?
Parking back on the agenda
Parking control problems come up before the town council again on Monday and there is also the question of what to do about the Landgate
Too many eggs in tourist basket
Consultants say "High Speed" rail links will make this area less remote - but do commuters or holiday lets do more damage to the community? What do you think?