August 2000
Crackdown on drinkers (2000-08-03)
POLICE in West Suffolk are getting tough with under-age drinkers as they launch “Operation Hooch.”
Speed concern tops town list (2000-08-03)
SPEEDING vehicles and lack of parking space are two of the main concerns identified so far in a major transport study taking place in Haverhill.
Estate's facelift project (2000-08-03)
RESIDENTS in Haverhill are transforming part of the Clements estate in an arts and environment project.
Rovers new boss is upbeat (2000-08-03)
HAVERHILL Rovers continue their pre-season campaign on Saturday with a trip to Jewson League Premier Division side Stowmarket Town.
Victim sets up (2000-08-03)
A VICTIM who recovered from a horrific accident has set up his own website recounting his experiences in the hope it may offer encouragement to others.
Building firm facing court (2000-08-10)
DEVELOPERS of a Haverhill housing estate are facing prosecution for a second time after leaving work undone.
Plan for credit union approved (2000-08-10)
A CREDIT union is to be established in Haverhill to give people the chance to save and borrow money without paying interest.
Rover and out on the summer training field (2000-08-10)
PAUL Goodman is a hard taskmaster. It might still seem like the middle of summer, but the new manager of Haverhill will not let his side ease into the new campaign.
Operation Hornet adds a sting to police swoop (2000-08-10)
POLICE swooped on homes of suspected burglars in a string of early-morning raids last week.
High-tech supermum (2000-08-17)
BUSY mum and night worker Maxine Collins, of Haverhill, has been nominated for an outstanding student award after managing to fit studying into her hectic life.
Puppet paradise delights tiny tots (2000-08-17)
THE RABBIT Redford came to Haverhill with a host of tricks up his sleeve.
Scheme on track to help youngsters (2000-08-17)
A SEVEN-YEAR On Track scheme to keep young people on the straight and narrow is taking shape in Haverhill.
Leaders succumb to Thake and Co... (2000-08-17)
WEST Suffolk Athletic Club strengthened their bid for promotion from Division Four of the Southern Womens League when they beat runaway leaders Muswell Hill North London in their own back yard.
Grrreat news for Dawn (2000-08-17)
HAVERHILL swimmer Dawn Jason had a good weekend at the National Age Group Championships in Coventry taking both a silver and bronze medal.
Actors create a play day (2000-08-23)
BUDDING actors and actresses visited Haverhill Arts Centre to put together a play in a day.
Post Office to shut down (2000-08-24)
A VILLAGE seems set to be without a Post Office unless new premises and a new postmaster are found within a month.
Classic way to view motorbikes (2000-08-24)
Motorcyde enthusiasts from across the country came to Shudy Camps to view a line-up of gleaming machines.
Extra councillors proposed (2000-08-24)
MORE councillors for Haverhill are proposed in an electoral review of St Edmundsbury, on which people throughout the borough are invited to comment.
Green light for new site (2000-08-24)
PLANS for a huge industrial and warehouse unit at Haverhill have been approved by planners despite objections from villagers at nearby Sturmer.
Taylor Wows Brands Hatch (2000-08-24)
HAVERHILL track star Gerry Taylor earned accolades for his fighting spirit at Brands Hatch, Kent, over the weekend when he took part in several races at the Caterham Festival.
Festival hits the spot... (2000-08-31)
THIRSTY drinkers found plenty to tempt them at Haverhill Rugby Club at the weekend when a second annual beer festival was held.
Rampage on town estate (2000-08-31)
VANDALS have caused more than £2,000 of damage to flats on the Clements Estate which were due to be let to new tenants.
Pub landlord hits back at noise protests (2000-08-31)
A PUB licensee has hit back after neighbours complained about latenight noise.
Ryall's really flying (2000-08-31)
LINTON VC pupil Michael Ryall fought his way from 15th to third to secure a podium finish in the final of the Formula TKA Festival (for 13 to 16-year-olds) at Kimbolton.
Lord of the Manor sells up in a stink (2000-08-31)
HAVERHILL'S Lord of the Manor has sold the house he never lived in — after being driven away by the town’s smell problem.