End of the Road for Popular Rye Charity ARRCC By Jim Hollands Regular readers will know that Rye’s Own has never been shy when criticising East Sussex County Council and Council Leader, Keith Glazier but things said about him and East Sussex C.C. relating to the demise of popular local charity ARRCC by a local … Continue reading ARRC Ltd. Liquidation brings down ARRCC
Category: News & Community
News and community life from Rye and the surrounding district, bringing together local reporting, public affairs, emergency updates and the services and organisations that shape everyday life. This section is the broad starting point for readers who want to see what happened, who was involved and how the magazine recorded the changing concerns of the town.
Armed incident in Old London Road, Hastings
Police seek witnesses to armed incident in Old London Road, Hastings Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Old London Road, Hastings, in which a man armed with what appeared to be a shotgun pointed it at another man inside a house and made threats. The suspect made off in a white Mercedes-Benz … Continue reading Armed incident in Old London Road, Hastings
Body of Northiam Man Found on Beach at St Leonards
Police name man whose body was found in beach at St Leonards Police have named the man whose body was found on the beach at St Leonards. He was 71-year-old Norman Albert Clark, of Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex. Officers were alerted to the discovery, close to Bridge Way, by a dog walker at about … Continue reading Body of Northiam Man Found on Beach at St Leonards
Murder Investigation – Body Found at St Leonards
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a body was found on the beach at St Leonards. Officers were called at 7.40am on Thursday (5 April) after a walker reported finding the body of a man in Bridge Way. The unidentified man has an injury to his neck. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause … Continue reading Murder Investigation – Body Found at St Leonards
Rye Community Fire Station needs you!
Rye Community Fire Station needs you! Rye Community Fire Station is looking for new on call retained firefighters and is opening it’s doors to anyone interested in becoming part of the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service team. Live or work in Rye? The station is recruiting on call retained firefighters. You will need to … Continue reading Rye Community Fire Station needs you!
Two Women Shot Dead in St Leonards
Police launch murder investigation after shooting in St Leonards Police have launched a murder investigation after a two women were shot dead in a house in St Leonards. Officers responded immediately to a report of a shooting at 7.43pm in Bexhill Road on Friday (16 March). Firearms officers were able to lead two other women … Continue reading Two Women Shot Dead in St Leonards
Do you know this man?
Do you know this man? Sought over use of stolen bank card in Hastings after serious assault Police in Hastings want to trace and interview this man, in connection with a theft and a serious assault on a local man. The man in this CCTV image was seen near Lidl in Hastings town centre on … Continue reading Do you know this man?
£1,000 Reward for information leading to the arrest of this wanted man
Price on head of wanted East Sussex man is now in four figures A reward for information leading to the arrest of wanted man Kesley Searle has been doubled to £1,000. Set at £500 early last month (February), the reward has been increased in a determined effort to trace Searle. The 24-year-old, from St Leonards-on-Sea, … Continue reading £1,000 Reward for information leading to the arrest of this wanted man
Young Lad Hurt in Collision in Hastings – Driver and Witnesses Sought
Driver and witnesses sought after boy is hurt in Hastings collision Police wish to trace the driver of a black 4×4 or sports utility vehicle which failed to stop at the scene following a collision with a 12-year-old boy in Winchelsea Lane, opposite the Hastings Academy, Ore, shortly before 4pm on Monday (29 January). … Continue reading Young Lad Hurt in Collision in Hastings – Driver and Witnesses Sought
Hastings Man Seriously Injured at Beckley
Motor-cyclist injured in Beckley road incident Police are seeking witnesses to a road incident in Beckley in which a motorcyclist was seriously injured. The incident happened in Furnace Lane, Beckley at 4.45pm on Wednesday (29 November). A 42-year-old Hastings man riding his 125cc motorcycle west in Furnace Lane took evasive action to avoid an … Continue reading Hastings Man Seriously Injured at Beckley