Opinions
Who cares? About our streets
Chocolate box Rye. Cobbles, ancient houses, narrow streets. But, argues one of our readers, some parts are the worse for wear. Here, in the first of three articles, he highlights a problem that courses through the town's heart: the lanes and roads themselves
‘Don’t make these bus cuts’
Rye's local MP explains her position on proposed funding cuts to local bus services. She staunchly supports the retention of the town's 326 and Dial-a-Ride services
How do we cope with history?
We mark Britain's entry to World War One with ceremonies, but celebrate "War and Peace" with uniforms, guns and tanks. Is this wise, asks Charlie Harkness
Where to put new homes
By 2028 hundreds of new homes could have been built in Rye and Rye Harbour. The neighbourhood plan wants your view on where they should go
Our views are needed
Time is fast running out: the Rye Neighbourhood Plan survey must be returned by July 27. One resident gives her views on subjects from parks to parking in the hope that others will be motivated to complete the survey as well
Rother refuse: in a mess
Rother amenities is under fire in Winchelsea & Rye about the new refuse regime. Have officials made an oversight or are they bent on doing what they want? In Winchelsea, Rother is seen as having form on this issue
Controlling interests
Our reporter's description of who controls the county council is challenged by a Tory member of Rother District Council
A very nappy birthday
As the Health Service celebrates its own birthday so the Conquest hospital celebrates continuing happy birth days following the decision to retain the consultant-led obstetric unit - including in-patient paediatrics, the special-care baby unit and emergency gynaecology - at Hastings
Dungeness B powers on
Extending the life of Dungeness B nuclear power station will help us keep the lights on but does raise some concerns
In defence of the Cinque Ports
Were the Cinque Ports really an impotent naval power by the end of the 14th century? That is the story told by most naval historians. But one leading medieval maritime historian thinks otherwise
Weighing the sands of risk
Parts of the Middle East are now mainstream holiday destinations. But a new peril faces travellers - a killer respiratory disease. How serious is it? Rye's emergency community team considered the risks at its latest meeting