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Lost pub the George Tap on Lion Street, was previously famous for its cockfights. David Russell reveals all

At 10 o'clock (or thereabouts), the door opens in Rye's Community Centre for the Country Market each Friday morning (except for a winter break). The queue - sometimes out of the door on to Conduit Hill - leaps to its feet and the race is on. Charles Harkness sets the scene and Mrs J. Stapley explains the history

Rother Voluntary Action organised an Activity Day on June...

The bride was almost tearing her hair out, tears flooding down her cheeks, eyes red and puffy as she and the bridal party dialled around frantically trying to sort the disaster. And then a local hair salon stepped in . . .

Soul music will compete with the throb of Vespa...

Rye's fame is spreading with recent commendations in national newspapers and as far away as Japan (as shown in the brochure above). Even Shaun the Sheep has been in town, posing for selfies with the cannons in the Gun Garden by the Ypres Tower

Ice cream van Maisie Moo is in the Town...

Seven gardens were open last weekend at Playden, including...

As usual, the annual Northiam fete was a triumph,...

There will be fun in the sun on a Sunday at the Tilling Green Summer Fete which is being organised by both Tilling Green Residents Association and Ferry Road Nursery. Read Donna Lake's preview here

Recognised by the queen in her birthday honours

Celebrations are in order for Mary Howse and Rae Festing, who have been awarded BEMs in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Andy Stuart reflects on two women whose work has enriched the lives of so many