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A bald man with glasses and a navy quarter-zip standing next to a shorter man with short white hair wearing a blue and white chequered shirt.

Man reunited with father's wartime documents

Sandy Rodger, from Rye, now has his father's documents after they were found in a desk in Scotland.

There is a background of many trees with green leaves. In the forefront of the image on the right side, there is a woman wearing a red helmet and dark blue coat holding a silver trophy, as well as a small red, white and blue ribbon. She is smiling as she looks off in the distance towards the left-hand-side of the image.

Rye rider named world champion in Mounted Games

Eleanor Wheeler, 25, is the first female to win the Mounted Games World Championships in 16 years.

An old wooden writing desk in a green room.

Author Henry James' desk to feature in documentary

Many famous people have written at the desk in Lamb House, Rye, over the years.

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A259 near Rye reopens after crash and oil spill

Sussex Police are on the scene near Rye, says National Highways.

A man with a white goatee and thinning dark hair in a hospital gown. He is wearing black glasses, is in a hospital room, and is looking at the camera.

Man cancels care from council as costs jump 550%

Steven Kelynack, from Rye, says his care plan contribution went from £64.88 to £421.72 a month.

The pool at Rye Sports Centre

Leisure centre to re-open under new operator

The new operator of the former Rye Sports Centre reveals plans for the community facility.

Thelma Barlow in a scene from Sleepless in Settle reading a letter sat on a sofa.

Ex-Coronation Street star's film released online

Short comedy movie Sleepless in Settle stars Thelma Barlow and was filmed in Rye in East Sussex.

Owner of Laila Paris Aesthetic and Well-being Clinic in Horley, Melissa Farry, pictured in her store. A display unit with products can be seen in the background alongside a flower design and a reception table that Melissa is leaning on. Melissa has curled blonde hair and is wearing a white blazer jacket and black top underneath.

'Covid forced us to adapt - now we are booming'

Businesses visited by BBC South East at the height of the pandemic reflect on life, five years on.

Pfizer scientist Dr Nicholas Kitchin looks at the camera with a blue wall behind him.

Vaccine success 'most profound moment of my life'

Pfizer scientist Dr Nicholas Kitchin shares the moment he heard the the Covid jab was a success.