Opinions
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
Rye News faces a challenge
It's a good start, but to make the paper a success more local people need to become involved
A fair rate or legalised theft?
A Rye High Street shopkeeper complains that the extremely high rates are punitive and a contributing factor in the failure of many small businesses
Bin Rother’s wheelie bins
Large bins and recycling boxes will do nothing to improve the appearance of the town or help its residents. A better plan is needed
Why I’ll vote in EU elections
Ten MEPs representing our region will join the European Parliament after elections on May 22. David Cracknell explains why it is important to take part