People
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
Scanning for lambs
In a series of planned regular countryside articles, local farmer Simon Wright introduces himself to Rye News readers
Mithraic ragstone to a bull?
There is much speculation about the stone altar in the church of St Mary, Stone in Oxney. A bull carving on one side suggests it is probably Roman. John Hazleden takes an inquiring look into suggestions that the bull is linked to sacrificial rites and the cult of Mithras
A towering achievement
The ruined church of Old St Helen’s at Ore lies off the beaten track. It was well-known to the fashionable world of Victorian Hastings, but today it is rarely visited. Kenneth Bird describes how the Sussex Heritage Trust restored this ancient monument that spans a thousand years of history
Money – to be given away
Our local communities are full of deserving causes. A fund exists to help them. It is open to voluntary groups and charities within six miles of Rye. Perhaps your group should be applying for the help of Rye Fund
Changes in GP services
While a doctor is no longer based at Rye hospital for weekend cover, the extent of GP support is actually increased, with some now dedicated to home visits
Mystery of chocolate sheep
They are friendly, petite and have beguiling brown faces. A reader spotted these sheep close to Rye but no one seemed to know what breed they are
Hospital with a long past stands defiant
The NHS is changing fast. To stay a focus for local care in the future, Rye's hospital is having to evolve fast, too. Barry Nealon describes how