Four men have been arrested after a violent incident at a flat in Bexhill.
At about 4.25pm on Saturday (25 February) two men, aged 29 and 23, were attacked at a flat in London Road, Bexhill, by several men who entered, one of whom was holding what appeared to be firearm of some kind.
The two men were tied up and the flat was searched but nothing is known to have Continue reading Four Bexhill Men Arrested on Suspicion of Agrevated Burglary
Two men have been charged in connection with an incident outside The Carlisle public house in Pelham Street, Hastings, in which a local man was attacked shortly before midnight on 20 February last year. The victim suffered significant injuries to his eyes leaving him blinded. The victim has endured a number of operations at the specialist eye hospital in Brighton who have been able to provide him with hope.
Matthew Barnes, 46, of Victoria Avenue, Hastings, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.
Oliver Wilkinson, 49, of Duke Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, has been similarly charged and also faces a further charge of witness intimidation. Continue reading Hastings Men Charged with Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent
Recent thefts from cars in the Hastings area have prompted police to ask owners to be vigilant.
Thieves have struck overnight during the past week. Sergeant Vikkie Ambrose, of the Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Car owners are advised to be wary and ensure their vehicles are adequately secured.
“This is particularly important if they contain valuable items.” Continue reading Thefts from Cars in Hastings
An endless stream of diners partook of a special Fish and Chip Supper at the brand new Kettle O’Fish Restaurant on Saturday 27 March. The event raised a grand total of over £500 for the benefit of the Memorial Care Centre at Rye. Continue reading The Kettle O’ Fish and Jimper Support Memorial Care Centre
People living in the Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea area are being warned to beware of a telephone scam in which the caller claims to be from HM Revenue and Customs and tells them that they owe HMRC money.
In one incident householders were told to buy £1,000 worth of money vouchers from their nearest supermarket and then await a courier, who would call round Continue reading Beware of HMRC Scam Phone Calls in Hastings Area
Rye’s Own likes to do a bit of ‘brain picking’ everyday. This is your challenge for Monday 20 February 2017.
This seems to be a photograph of a float in a pre- 1970 Bonfire Parade at Rye.
Can anyone identify even one of the people having such a good time, or the year?
Rye’s Own has become famous over the years for publishing many nostalgic articles and photographs.
Continue reading Bernard Clark & Gary Booth in Cycle Race 1962
Even though Gary Booth is no longer a member of Rye Wheelers it cannot be denied that the amazing success that the club enjoys today is mainly due to his efforts during the years 2,000 – 2,010.
Gary was the ‘Ideas man’ who came up with not just the schemes, but the Continue reading Rye Characters of the Present Number Two – Gary Booth
Motor businesses and garages in the Hastings area have recently been targeted by burglars stealing tools, diagnostic equipment and car parts.
Police are urging owners of such premises to pay particular attention to security and asking the general public to report any suspicious activity in or around such Continue reading Motor Repair Businesses Beware
