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, a 34-year-old man, sustained a minor injury to his hand during the incident.

The suspect made off with approximately £690 in cash. He is described as white, 6′, of slim to medium build and with stubble. He was wearing a light coloured mask with red markings around the eyes and mouth, a blue hooded top with a small motif, dark denim jeans and yellow gloves. Continue reading Knife Point Robbery in St Leonards

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 with no MOT. Continue reading Unisured & Untaxed Drivers Being Dealt With

“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 exploitation and desecration of the farmland that will take place if these plans are allowed to proceed. Continue reading “Biggest Protest Shepway Has Ever Seen

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. Continue reading The Tourist

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 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

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 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

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 vehicles are adequately secured.

“This is particularly important if they contain valuable items.” Continue reading Thefts from Cars in Hastings

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. Continue reading The Kettle O’ Fish and Jimper Support Memorial Care Centre

Beware of HMRC Scam Phone Calls in Hastings Area

Scam calls purporting to be from HM Revenue and Customs, Hastings and St Leonards

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

Challenge for Today

Who are these people?

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?

Continue reading Challenge for Today