Community
Lifeboat takes to the streets
A motley crew of firefighters, bonfire boys, pirates and other volunteers dragged the rescued and restored lifeboat Priscilla MacBean through the streets of Hastings Old Town to dry dock to the astonishment of onlookers.
Pilgrims progress to Rye
Will, Guy and Holly the dog stop off in Rye on their pilgrimage between Winchester and Canterbury
New shop’s threads of continuity
Men about town will have a new menswear shop to visit when Eddie Franks opens on Thursday and it's a perfect fit on the High Street, writes Tony McLaughlin
The Boyes are back in town . . .
That's the Winchelsea Bonfire Boyes. After a three-year absence following the loss of access to their traditional bonfire field, thanks to an unhelpful local farmer, Winchelsea's small but spectacular family event was relaunched in the grounds of St Thomas's school
Rye will never forget its heroes
Remembrance Sunday was marked by a parade of service, youth and voluntary organisations who gave a salute to the mayor, Bernadine Fiddimore, followed by a church service and a memorial tribute
Saved: life-saver Priscilla
A labour of love and community spirit has led to the restoration of the "Priscilla Macbean" lifeboat, the sister ship of Rye Harbour's "Mary Stanford", which was lost with all lives in 1928. A ceremony on Saturday November 15 will celebrate both boats
Shout out for performers
Do you have a talent that you'd like to show off to your friends and family? Come along and audition for ARRCC's Christmas variety show: Rye's Got Talent!
Light up love with St Michael’s
St Michael's Hospice is holding a service and lighting ceremony at St Mary's Rye, in which stars and hearts will be illuminated on a Christmas tree to remember loved ones
Card-sharp dolphins save the day
The Salvation Army band might have run out of puff, but a pair of dolphins knew how to draw the crowds to the charity Christmas card shop to enjoy coffee and cake and - most importantly of all - check out the cards. And we sold lots!
Hitler’s plans for Rye Bay
Following the fall of France in the Second World War, Nazi Germany planned to invade Britain in a joint air and sea operation known as Operation Sea Lion. Planned landings in Invasion Zone C included a Mountain regiment at Fairlight, an Infantry regiment at Camber and a Panzer regiment heading for Rye.
Terry, 100, is centre stage again
Terry Randall (Terry Collier in Rye), who had a leading role in the wartime classic "Millions Like Us", celebrated her 100th birthday this week. An accomplished reader at St Mary's Rye, she read the first lesson at St John the Evangelist in St Leonards on Sunday November 2 - the first centenarian to do so