People
Jack – and Jill – in the Green
A hugely enjoyable spectacle as a procession of exotic characters, musicians and morris dancers parade through Hastings Old Town
Charity leap for fishermen
A Rye woman is to paraglide down a mountain for charity in June in memory of her son's best friend who died in a road accident. See how to sponsor her here
Souped up kitchen
An historic building in Rye with an interesting past is now being used to cater for those who enjoy a tasty snack or a refreshing soft drink
RNLI award for ‘pirate’s’ wife
The RNLI has given Priscilla Ryan, widow of the Captain Pugwash creator John Ryan, its highest award for fundraisers. Her efforts span 68 energetic years
Raise a glass to . . .
When two pubs pulled their final pints last year, some Rye bar loungers felt the mists descend. But they're back on their bar stools. Good times are coming
More local delicacies
A local food critic, a self-confessed country bumpkin, takes a second bite at what we eat in Rye restaurants. This time he reminds us of how food fashions have changed
Violent origins of Rye’s burning boats
Bonfire night in Rye used to be marred by mob rule. Neale East traces the long road from louts with cudgels to volunteers with charity boxes
Power to the Green
Making a difference matters to the people of Tilling Green. Its local residents' association now in its 11th year is going from strength to strength. Dan Lake describes how teamwork continues to be key to making a better community