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Fight in Battle town centre

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:12:58 GMT

BALL bearings or stones are believed to have been fired from a catapult during a fight between a number of men in Battle this morning (Friday May 24).

Tourism film launch at Battle Abbey

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:43:35 GMT

THE GREAT and the good of Battle turned out for the launch of the Visit Battle film on Wednesday evening.

Remembrance service for Polish airmen

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:15:18 GMT

THE crew of a World War II bomber, which crashed to the ground in Netherfield, will be remembered at a special service this weekend.

City of Culture team to face judging panel

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:04:01 GMT

A DELEGATION was due in the capital yesterday (Thursday) as part of the latest bid to turn Hastings and 1066 Country into a city of culture.

Delight as City rail link is saved after a determined and hard-fought campaign

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:09:57 GMT

CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed the news the Hastings to London Cannon Street rail service has been saved.

Chief executive post to be axed

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:08:16 GMT

ROTHER District Council’s chief executive Derek Stevens and three of its nine heads of service are to lose their jobs.

Crime in Fairlight and Guestling

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:06:16 GMT

FARM buildings on the A259 Rye Road at Guestling were broken into between 4pm on May 12 and 10am on May 13.

Thief steals tools from vans in series of raids in Rother

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:47:07 GMT

POLICE have asked van owners to be vigilant and report anything suspicious following a series of break-ins to vehicles across the district.

Discover wildlife at Dungness reserve during half-term

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:29:36 GMT

THERE will be a chance for youngsters to take a closer look at nature with lots of activities taking lace at the RSPB’s wildlife reserve at Dungeness next week.

Artisan Fair at Ropewalk

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:25:32 GMT

RYE’S dance flash mob will be in action again on Saturday at noon when an Artisan Fair takes place at the Rope Walk Centre. On sale will be a range of textile items such as cushions, bags, vintage style aprons and jewellery.

Clint Eastwood’s son at Jazz Fest

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:11:41 GMT

CLINT Eastwood’s jazz musician son Kyle will be headlining with his band at this year’s Rye Jazz Festival.

Playden pupils name gritter

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:41:38 GMT

PUPILS at St Michael’s CE Primary School in Playden were excited this week when a gritting lorry turned up in their playground.

Key roles filled at County Council

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:30 GMT

KEY positions on East Sussex County Council have been approved at the authority’s first full council meeting since the election.

Film show at Rye Community Centre

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:01:16 GMT

THE French film Untouchable is being shown by Rye Film Club at the Conduit Hill community centre tonight (Friday) . Doors open 6.30pm, film starts at 7pm.

Tea Party helps pets in need

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:07:00 GMT

LOTS of people brought their pets along to join in a tea party at Northiam’s Blue Cross centre on Saturday.

Damage caused to Northiam garden

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:41 GMT

DAMAGE was caused to the garden of a property in Dixter Lane, Northiam, overnight on May 16.

Rye antiques shop is best in England

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:47:49 GMT

RYE shop Glass Etc has been named the best antiques shop in England by Homes and Antiques Magazine.

Why is Rye being left in the dark over street lighting?

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:03:43 GMT

AREAS of Rye are being left without street lighting overnight while other towns like Hastings and Eastbourne will be brightly lit by new LED technology.

Big names are now backing the area’s City of Culture bid

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:43 GMT

ACTOR and comedian Eddie Izzard has given his support to the Hastings and 1066 Country bid to become the UK City of Culture.

Public support saves popular Quayside event

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:36:26 GMT

LOCAL groups have rallied round to save Rye Maritime Festival following a wave of public protest when it was cancelled due to a funding shortfall.