Welcome to Rye’s Own, the online archive of the magazine created by the late Jim Hollands. Across more than 2,000 articles, Jim recorded the people, places, events and everyday life of Rye and the surrounding district in his own unmistakable style. The Hollands family maintains this site as a memorial to Jim and his lifetime’s work, allowing readers old and new to explore the stories, photographs and local characters he preserved. The articles below are among the last pieces added to this online collection; many more can be found through the categories and search.
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Five Year Sentences Each for Hastings Street Attack
Two sentenced to five years for Hastings street attack Two 21-year old men have each been sentenced to five years imprisonment for a vicious late night street attack in Hastings town centre two years ago. Conor Hodge (pictured left), unemployed, of Priory Road, Hastings, and Jason Easton (pictured right), a student, of Lullington Close, Bexhill,…
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Police Inspector arrested
Inspector arrested in IPCC investigation The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is currently carrying out an independent investigation into an Inspector arrested for misconduct in a public office. He has been suspended while an investigation is carried out. The Inspector, based at Brighton, was arrested on Thursday (March 2) as part of the IPCC investigation.…
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Knife Point Robbery in St Leonards
Police seek witnesses to robbery in St Leonards Police are appealing for witnesses to a knife-point robbery at the One Stop store in Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards. At around 10.10pm on Sunday (26 February) a man walked into the shop and threatened the two staff members with a knife. One of the shop workers,…
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Unisured & Untaxed Drivers Being Dealt With
Uninsured and untaxed cars caught in Rother Hastings and Rother Neighbourhood Policing Teams were out and about last week looking at uninsured and untaxed cars, as well as those with no MOTs. The days of action resulted in eight vehicles being dealt with for no insurance, two for no road tax and three were found…
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“Biggest Protest Shepway Has Ever Seen
Sellindge & District Residents have just announced the date for a massive demonstration against against Shepway’s plans for a ‘Garden Town’ for 12,000 houses and a Lorry Park for 3,600 lorries. It is billed as the biggest protest Shepway has ever seen. Feelings are running very strong in Sellindge and surrounding villages against the massive…
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The Tourist
By Maud Boreham He explored the town above the sea, so steeped in it’s antiquity Filmed it’s narrow winding streets and cursed the cobbles ‘neath his feet where red roofs tumbled, leaned and lurched and whispered secrets to the church.
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Four Bexhill Men Arrested on Suspicion of Agrevated Burglary
Four arrests after Bexhill attack – witnesses sought 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…
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Hastings Men Charged with Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent
Two men charged in connection with Hastings pub attack 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…
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Thefts from Cars in Hastings
Police urge car owners in Hastings to be security conscious 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…
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The Kettle O’ Fish and Jimper Support Memorial Care Centre
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.