Rye and Battle Observer

20/12/2024

Anderida Writers announced the winners of The Gearing Short Story and Poetry competition at their Christmas lunch at the Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne.

20/12/2024

Yaseen was a bright, joyful spirit and a beautiful, kind-hearted boy. We are utterly heartbroken. 💔
[via NationalWorld]

20/12/2024

The first defendants have been named in court following their arrests and convictions as part of a campaign to tackle drink and drug driving in Sussex. Full story in the comments 👇

20/12/2024

Video captures e-bike battery explosion as flames ravage through home in seconds (National news)
📹 Watch the shocking footage here: https://tinyurl.com/yh8kncdu

20/12/2024

New industry-wide water bill rises have been described by one Sussex councillor as ‘astronomical and frankly obscene’.
Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average £31 a year over the next five years, regulator Ofwat has announced.
Read more ⬇️
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/sussex-councillor-slams-astronomical-and-frankly-obscene-water-bill-price-hike-4918117

20/12/2024

A famous seaside tourist attraction will 'close with immediate effect' after its company filed to enter into administration ⬇️
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/brighton-i360-goes-into-administration-tourist-attraction-will-close-with-immediate-effect-4918680

20/12/2024

Sad news to report. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

20/12/2024

Sean Ray hailed Hastings United's ‘great effort’ and ‘great commitment’ in their draw at promotion-chasing Billericay Town
📰Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mvms6cnr

20/12/2024

MP Helena Dollimore has welcomed the government’s announcement of up to £21 million boost to repair roads and fix potholes in Hastings, Rye and the villages.

20/12/2024

Pop star Andrew Ridgeley from Wham! called this beer from a Sussex brewery the ‘love of his life’

20/12/2024

A Sussex photographer is auctioning a unique print of beautiful Ashdown Forest.

20/12/2024

Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore has welcomed the second reading of the Water Special Measures Bill which will offer customers better protection when water companies fail to deliver.

20/12/2024

Police were called to a St Leonards school after reports of an incident there, it has been confirmed.

20/12/2024

A stunning six-bedroomed home - for just a £10 ticket [contains affiliate links]

19/12/2024

Emergency services’ access to part of the A27 has been blocked by fly-tipping and road signs have been vandalised.
Read more ⬇️
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/a27-emergency-access-blocked-by-fly-tipping-road-signs-vandalised-4917715

19/12/2024

Father-of-one, James, has been described as: "Just a genuine, all-round good guy." 💔😞
[via NationalWorld]

19/12/2024

It’s a remarkable record. Since 2001 – with a year off for Covid – Chris Jordan has written and directed 23 Eastbourne pantos.

Eastbourne Theatres

It’s a remarkable record. Since 2001 – with a year off for Covid – Chris Jordan has written and directed 23 Eastbourne pantos.

19/12/2024

The Severe Weather Emergency Provision has been activated in the Hastings Borough Council area for one night (Thursday, December 19)
📰Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yevs3svk