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Hastings misses out on City of Culture shortlist

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:18:10 GMT

HASTINGS and 1066 Country has failed to make the shortlist for the 2017 City of Culture.

Farm shop is hit by burglary

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:51:13 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at farm shop and stables in Northiam.

We want you to capture on photo & video a life in a day in Rye & Battle

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:14:23 GMT

Just as we thought summer had arrived, surprise, surprise - so did the rain!

Rye skull set for public display

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:40:07 GMT

THE skull and gibbet cage of notorious Rye murderer John Breads now looks certain to go on public display at Rye Heritage Centre following a council vote on Monday night.

Awe and magnificence

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:10:33 GMT

ALL eyes were heavenwards in Rye on Saturday afternoon when the awesome sight of a Vulcan bomber filled the sky.

Travellers take over Salts

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:23:03 GMT

A GROUP of travellers set up on Rye’s Fair Salts on Friday night after the lock on a gate was broken.

Harbour Lifeboat holds Open Day

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:41:32 GMT

RYE Harbour Lifeboat Station holds its annual Open Day on Saturday from 10am - 3pm.

Rye leads the way with yarnbombing craze

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:12 GMT

COLOURFUL woolly characters have been materialising around Rye thanks to the actions of the mysterious Rye Guerilla Knitters.

Motorcyle pet run at Northiam

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:56:43 GMT

BIKERS bearing gifts will be arriving at Northiam’s Blue Cross animal re-homing centre on Sunday as part of a Pet Run.

George hosts top Hollywood movie stars

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:49:08 GMT

THE owner of the George in Rye has spoken of what it was like playing host to some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

Motorcyles make life misery claim

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:47:38 GMT

AN East Guldeford resident says constant noise from speeding motorcycles is shattering peace at weekends and making life a misery for residents.

VIDEO: Hastings Race for Life

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:43:04 GMT

THOUSANDS of women put their best foot forward for Cancer Research in Alexandra Park today (Sunday).

Village features in ITV1 series

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:45:31 GMT

HURST Green is to feature in a prime time garden make-over show later this month.

Top engineering award for rail restoration project

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:45:27 GMT

THE Rother Valley Rail Restoration project has won a top award in the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

Ancient Battle meadow a jewel in the crown

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:43:34 GMT

A MEADOW in Battle has been selected to take part in an ambitious project to restore the UK’s threatened wildflower meadows.

Fresh calls for improved safety measures on road

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:43:25 GMT

A MUM from Battle has launched a campaign calling for improved safety measures on North Trade Road.

Grandfather’s plea following pothole crash

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:43:25 GMT

A GRANDMOTHER was lucky to escape serious injury following a head-on crash caused by a motorist swerving to avoid a pothole.

Spate of vehicle crime in village

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:43:17 GMT

A CHAINSAW, iPod and bank cards were among the items stolen during a recent spate of vehicle crime in Burwash.

Rotarians donate to youth charity

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:42:14 GMT

KANE Jenner gave an enlightening and informative talk to members of the Rotary Club of Battle about his work at New Horizons in Hastings.

Intrepid team conquers Three Peaks Challenge

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:39:48 GMT

AN intrepid team of climbers battled heat, snow and exhaustion to complete a three peaks challenge – with the aim of raising money for needy families in West Africa.