NEWS & SPORT

Life changing injuries

Call to make High Street car free after horrific crash

Just in time

Pett Lifeboat receive new launch vessel as 30-year-old engine finally fails

Rye Jazz is just a week away

Festival starts on Friday 28 August with seven headline concerts in St Mary's

News in brief 21 August

Rye Chamber of Commerce saved, lifeboat memorial vandalised, and Heritage Centre gets cash boost

Ypres Castle Inn is one of best

Wipers' friendly atmosphere and popular garden praised in UK guide

The heat is on

Hot weather and two losses for Rye Cricket Club

“He isn’t just a postman to us”

Northiam residents shocked at treatment of their much-loved postie

A swashbuckling day in Rye

What a day! Rye Pirates and Smugglers 2026 saw thousands on the streets

Beach death at Camber investigated

18-year-old died after getting into difficulty in the sea with two other men rescued

PEOPLE

Community comes together – The Green Waves Festival at Tilling Green

A fantastic weekend and the best weather for second festival on the playing fields

36,525 days of memories

King sends congratulations to Irene Peach on her 100th birthday

The power of poetry

This month's Rye Herstory features Alex Josephy and her work

Everyone’s a winner

Ryebellion Drummers auctioned off and celebrate with friends from USA

The Queen of Drama – Meet Pat Driver from Rye Players

The actor and producer submits to three degrees of curiosity questions

OPINIONS

Changes at Rye News

A slightly different look in coming weeks in preparation for new publishing platform

Well-intentioned advice or shaming?

Signs around Rye warn of hot pavements for pet owners

How many councillors does Rye need?

Latest proposals reduce number as East Sussex and Rother councils replaced

The boy who never forgot Iden. Memories from France of a visit sixty years ago

1950s and 60s visits learning English and staying at the village shop

Celebrities: who needs them?

Tell us your stories of who you've spotted out and about in Rye

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

One day two big shows

Rye and District Show and Rye Flower and Veg Show are both on Saturday 22 August

Parched in the unrelenting heat

July's report on the wildlife at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Grow to learn with Rye Allotments Society

Celebrating what makes allotments special 10-16 August

Whimbrels, Curlews, Plovers and Terns

Fascinating sights and facts discovered during Marine Week Walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Salts mystery solved!

Faulty tidal equipment at Simmons Quay blamed but more research needed

ARTS & CULTURE

Making a drama

Five high-quality theatrical performances will be centre stage at Rye Arts Festival

World class music

Looking ahead to some of the performances at next month's Rye Arts Festival

Free music event to support Sara Lee Trust

The Backyard Family Festival is on Saturday 22 August, at Waterworks Brewery

Feelgood vibes on the dancefloor

Rye Disco Festival warms up the community centre

Tuesday Painters Show offers new experiences

Exhibition opens 8 August and a chance to meet the artists