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326 bus route in firing line
Rye's "round the town" bus service - route 326 - is the focus of efforts to stop funding cuts by the Tory-controlled county council. Almost a hundred bus services are affected by the proposed cuts to subsidies across East Sussex. See the details here on how they could hit public transport to two local hospitals and other services
United playing for extra time
The future of the Quarter Boys hangs in the balance as the AGM fails to appoint any club officers and reveals that club property has been passed to a builder to pay off bills
Rye lose toss but win game
What a sweet weekend that was for Rye Cricket Club when they welcomed Hellingly to the Salts - a match sponsored, appropriately, by My Sweet Old Etcetera
Bus cuts planned
Age UK has warned repeatedly that cuts to rural bus services harm and isolate the elderly. Cuts proposed by East Sussex fly in the face of this advice
Rudd reports
Residents question their MP about her annual report on a number of issues that include transport and housing
Eggstraodinary effort
The Easter fundraising efforts of the Cock Inn at Peasmarsh - for local hospices - have earned it recognition from Rye & District Lions
Council recycling rubbish
Residents rush to clarify details of new collection policies and times before switch over on June 30
End of an eyesore in sight
After 12 years the days are numbered for a blot on the townscape in Rye's Cinque Ports Street. Work has started on a £2.5 million redevelopment for shops and homes
Boules season takes off
The five pétanque leagues in and around Rye are enjoying a good summer. The sport is growing fast. It is competitive, fun and easy to learn