Breaking News
We have just learned that television and radio personality Terry Wogan has died after a short but brave fight against cancer. Continue reading Most Loved Television Entertainer Dies
Month: January 2016
Rye Wheelers Race History
Wheelers Race History Up to April 2004
Frank Brann the barber won the Rye & District Wheelers Hill Climb Championship in 1937 and was runner up in 1938
Jill Catt, the wife of Jim Catt won the Rye & Bexhill Inter Club 10 Mile Time Trial in Continue reading Rye Wheelers Race History
Robbery at Peasmarsh – Can You Help?
Intruder disturbed during robbery in Peasmarsh
29 January 2016
Police are appealing for information after a teenager disturbed a robber in his home in Peasmarsh.
At 9.26am on Friday (29 January), officers were called to a break-in at a house in Main Street.
A 14-year-old boy heard a window smash and phoned his father, who subsequently called police. The boy remained in his bedroom, and shortly Continue reading Robbery at Peasmarsh – Can You Help?
Titbits from February 2004
The Herald of Rye
Over 100 years ago “The Herald of Rye”, a magazine very similar in it’s aims to “Rye Own”, was published by Harry Davis who lived at ‘Watlands’ Udimore Road. Harry was involved in many Rye Clubs and Committees. He was Secretary of Rye Cycling Club and Rye Sports Day Committee, so was the ideal chap to edit the local magazine. The following competitions were announced in an 1897 issue of The Herald. The Herald of Rye offers a Prize, Value 10/- (winners choice from the stock of any local tradesman advertising in these pages for the best Street Snap-Shot of Continue reading Titbits from February 2004
Do You Know this Woman
Police in East Sussex seek woman over alleged witness intimidation
29 January 2016 Police Press Release
Police in East Sussex are searching for a woman who they want to trace and interview about a report of attempted witness intimidation in a court building. Continue reading Do You Know this Woman
Sexual assault on Teenage girl in Hastings
Sexual assault on Teenage girl in Hastings
A man, judged to be in his early twenties attacked a 14 year old girl on a footpath on The Ridge in Hastings.
He attempted to drag her into the trees opposite the BP Garage at around 4 o’ clock yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 26 January 2016. Continue reading Sexual assault on Teenage girl in Hastings
Car Smash at Sellindge
Our cameraman and came across this car crash scene.
The car, travelling from the direction of Ashford through the 40mph zone on the Continue reading Car Smash at Sellindge
Rye Man’s Accident on Zebra
Rye Man in Cinque Ports Street Accident
We were very sorry to hear of an accident involving one of Rye’s Own’s most prolific supporters, yesterday Monday 25 January.
Pier Set for Opening
Hastings Pier will be opening shortly.
A bulletin on the Hastings Pier Charity official Pier Website announces an intended opening date.
The full statement reads Continue reading Pier Set for Opening
February “Rye’s Own”
February 2016 hard copy issue of “Rye’s Own” on sale at all Rye Newsagents from the first day of February. January issue still available at newsagents until 31 January. Continue reading February “Rye’s Own”