Pleas to Katy Bourne
On two recent occasions when illegally parked vehicles have blocked fire appliances, Councillor Mary Smith has written to the county's police and crime commissioner. These are her letters
Traffic warden essential
Grim though the state of Rye town is, and in need of a "steward", far more urgent is the traffic situation that has become...
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!
Sacrifice goes up in smoke
The nation's symbol of remembrance - the poppy - was burnt as part of Rye Bonfire Night on Saturday. It is now the subject of debate. Here Colonel Anthony Kimber, a former serving soldier and president of the Rye & District Royal British Legion, tells us why this was, at best, ill-judged
A boy’s life as it’s lived
It's an unusual approach: the life of Mason, from a boy of five to a young man of 18, filmed over 12 years with...
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The Rye Bay Guide is recognised as a cut above similar publications and now is the time for advertisers and sponsors to make sure they are included in the 2015 edition
Couples come dine on TV
Did you miss your chance of five minutes of fame when "Mapp and Lucia" were in town? Never mind: Channel 4's "Come Dine With Me" are continuing their scouting for a new series featuring couples in the kitchen
Spending force or spent force?
A week ago the idea of a town steward, aka an odd-job man, was rejected by Rye councillors. Suddenly, it's back on the agenda. The decision has been revoked and on Monday there's a special meeting of the council to push the idea through. So, why the rush to spend taxpayers' money, asks councillor Mary Smith
Rye’s burning issue – parking
It has happened again. Rye News - again - has the photos that show we need leadership, not words, if the town is to avoid a shameful incident: an emergency in which lives are lost or a part of the Citadel is destroyed because of the commonplace: cars, lorries, vans parked where they will. Tuesday's fire highlighted the fact that controls are needed. It leaves Rye's citizens wondering who will finally DO something
Things that go bump in the evening
Richard Crowest chilled a few nerves and raised a few goose bumps with his storytelling at Lamb House on an autumnal Sunday afternoon. Tim Redfern huddled in the twilight as the weather outside added to the haunting sounds
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.
Move coaches to Gibbet Marsh
I've been speaking to one of the store owners in Rye. He was very supportive about increasing the parking on a Thursday. Coach parking brings...
Bang goes the post
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a commercial post box in Rye Road, Rye Foreign, and another in Wittersham Road, Iden, were damaged. Locals told police that during the...
Keeper dents title challenge
Iden slumped to a 3-0 defeat against unbeaten St Leonards Social at the park, Iden. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon but the team were "rubbish" . . .
Beckley win in difficult conditions
Beckley Rangers U18s travelled away to Crowborough U18s in the Crowborough and District Under 18s A League fixture and produced a great win in difficult conditions.
Landgate: action at last
Finally, there is movement in the sad saga of Rye's ionic tower and gateway. Nick Taylor pieces together the latest developments
Landgate work ‘non-essential’
There has been much concern voiced lately about the state of the Landgate. Rye Conservation Society contacted Rother District Council back in November 2011...
Wins all round for Rye Bay
It was a good weekend for Rye Bay's young footballers with both under 8 and under 12 teams winning their games. Man of the match for the U8s was Theo Cornell, above. But the whole team played their socks off writes Ali MacDonald
Golfer Darcie heads to Spain finals
A trip to Spain beckons for Darcie Smith, a 14-year-old golfer from Camber after she earned a place in the Champions Final week of the 22nd Andalucia Junior European Open. Darren Smith reports on her amazing season
Someone at Bexhill sees the light
Once upon a time the Planning and Environmental Enforcement department at Bexhill exercised its bureaucracy to extinguish an illuminated sign that wished you a cheery Christmas. And so Rye entered an age of darkness. But, lo, upon a building it shines again. Tony Nunn tells the story that's hard to believe. Or is it?