June 2010
Police hail Friday's crackdown as a success (2010-06-01)
Haverhill police are hailing Friday evening's crackdown on anti-social behaviour and alcohol in public places as a big success.
Celebrate film release with heels and a cosmo (2010-06-01)
Haverhill cocktail and wine bar Bar Vu has teamed up with Haverhill Cineworld to offer half price cosmopolitans to anyone who purchases tickets to see Sex And The City 2 at the Haverhill cinema, on pr...
Month-long purge on drug and drink-driving (2010-06-01)
Suffolk police have launched a month-long drink and drug drive enforcement campaign today (Tuesday).
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld listings (2010-06-01)
Listings for films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning June 4.
Golf club pro through to semi-final (2010-06-01)
Haverhill Golf Club's head professional, Paul Wilby, is through to the semi-finals of the Suffolk Professional Winter Matchplay, after beating Newton Green professional Tim Cooper at Stowmarket Golf C...
Degree of success for church music director (2010-06-02)
The director of music at St Mary's Church in Haverhill has recently received a degree in sacred music studies at a ceremony in Durham Cathedral.
Housing chief to talk to town businesses (2010-06-02)
The new chief executive of Haverhill's biggest housing association will be the guest speaker for business people at a networking event this month.
Council launches search for new town cemetery (2010-06-02)
The search is on to find a suitable site for a new cemetery for Haverhill.
Dumper truck damaged in building site break-in (2010-06-02)
Yobs broke into a building site in Haverhill and sent a dumper truck careering into a pit overnight on Monday.
Youth activities truck launches new project (2010-06-03)
Young people in Haverhill and surrounding villages now have their own mobile youth project with a brand new truck, specially equipped with all kinds of activities for ages 13 to 19 - and you can't mis...
Four charged after illegal rave last year (2010-06-03)
Four men have today been charged with attempting to carry on a music event without a licence, following an illegal rave in Haverhill last November.
Police make plans to deal with World Cup trouble (2010-06-03)
With just over a week to go until the first game of the 2010 World Cup kicks off Suffolk police are appealing to everyone to behave sensibly and appropriately.
Thieves target Downs Place (2010-06-04)
Haverhill police are investigating a series of thefts in the Downs Place area, off Withersfield Road in Haverhill, overnight on Wednesday.
Free festival of drama lined up (2010-06-04)
The only free competitive drama festival in the known world takes place in Haverhill next week with six one-act plays to be seen over three evenings.
Tips on how not to get caught by ticket scams (2010-06-04)
Suffolk Trading Standards is backing a new campaign to increase consumer awareness of online ticket scams and how to avoid them.
Mini-masterplan for town research park (2010-06-07)
A mini-masterplan for how to develop the most prominent site in Haverhill on the approach from the west is to be discussed this week.
Appeal for witnesses to Strasbourg Square incidents (2010-06-07)
Police have today appealed for information about two incidents in Strasbourg Square in Haverhill last week in which people were injured.
Don't believe in free home security offers (2010-06-07)
Suffolk homeowners are warned to be extra vigilant when opening their doors to companies allegedly offering home security systems for free.
Haverhill Angling Club news (2010-06-07)
The fish health inspectorate CEFAS, along with other fishing groups, have set up a confidential crime-stoppers hot line on 0800 555111 to help stop the illegal importation of fish and the theft of exp...
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld listings (2010-06-07)
Listings for films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning June 11.
PC proves he's the Wright man for the job (2010-06-08)
A Haverhill policeman receives an award today in recognition of his excellent work and is being put forward as Suffolk's representative for the national stage of the award.
Lots of hot air and not a politician in sight (2010-06-08)
There was an unexpected and extremely large visitor to Haverhill Recreation Ground yesterday evening in the shape of a hot air balloon.
Drop in to find out about going self-employed (2010-06-08)
The Suffolk enterprise agaency MENTA is holding a series of drop-in sessions as part of a project to provide support and advice to people in and around Haverhill to help them to become their own boss....
Thefts bring warning to moped-owners (2010-06-08)
Police have urged moped-owners to be vigilant and security-conscious in the wake of two more thefts.
Junior golfers busy during break (2010-06-08)
Half term week saw plenty of golfing competitions for the Haverhill Golf Club's junior section, starting with the Spring Cup on Tuesday, June 1.
Tennis A team pick up another win (2010-06-08)
Haverhill Tennis Club men's A team were at home against Bures in the Halstead & District tennis League, Division Two.
New MP makes his first parliamentary contribution (2010-06-09)
Haverhill's new MP Matthew Hancock made his maiden speech in the House of Commons on Monday evening, and has admitted he was very nervous beforehand.
Katie leads the way when it comes to sport (2010-06-09)
A Haverhill school pupil has proved such an effective sports leader she has been rewarded with a smart new tracksuit.
Your chance to raise local issues with the police (2010-06-09)
The monthly public meeting of Haverhill's Safer Neighbourhood Team takes place tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) at 2pm at the town's newly-refurbished fire station.
Arts centre films for July and August (2010-06-09)
Haverhill Arts Centre has released its cinema programme for July and August. Amomng the highlights are Sex And The City 2, Robin Hood and Shrek Forever After.
Policing issues boiled down to young people and alcohol (2010-06-10)
There was mostly only one issue facing members of Haverhill Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) at their tasking meeting this afternoon, although it affected many different areas of town - young people dri...
Weightlifter takes gold at first attempt (2010-06-10)
Haverhill Leisure Centre member Stuart Thomson has won the ASN East Anglia Bodybuilding Championships.
Suffolk MPs get on the Government's case (2010-06-10)
The seven Suffolk MPs have joined together to sign letters to the new secretaries of state for health and for culture, Olympics, media and sport.
Fears that Braintree plan may restrict Haverhill (2010-06-11)
A future plan for the Braintree district which includes part of Haverhill Business Park are raising protests from St Edmundsbury planners, who say it could limit Haverhill's development.
New homes burgled through unlocked doors (2010-06-11)
Part of Haverhill's new Meadowlands estate was been targeted by thieves overnight on Wednesday.
High street traffic ban moves a step nearer (2010-06-11)
Getting rid of traffic in Haverhill High Street during certain times of the day will move a step nearer next week when new traffic regulations are publicly advertised.
Haverhill group garners awards at drama festival (2010-06-14)
Haverhill-based Centre Stage Company had plenty to celebrate at the end of the Haverhill Drama Festival last week, as they picked up three awards and a host of nominations.
String quartet wins church's first arts festival (2010-06-14)
St Mary's Church in Haverhill held their first junior performing arts festival on Saturday to coincide with their annual summer fete.
Dangerous travel adapters recalled (2010-06-14)
Suffolk Trading Standards are urgently recalling travel adapters sold in stores across the county as they pose a risk to the public and were found to present serious risk of electric shock or fire.
Early days of World Cup pass off without incident (2010-06-15)
The first days of World Cup matches have so far produced no problems for Haverhill police to deal with at all.
Food hygiene ratings on eaterie doors (2010-06-15)
Customers of the 1,025 food businesses in St Edmundsbury will now be able to check the quality of food hygiene on the premises.
Don't let burglars in with the warm weather (2010-06-15)
The temptation to leave doors and windows open or unlocked during the warmer weather is offering opportunities to burglars in Haverhill.
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld listings (2010-06-15)
Listings for films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning June 18.
Skills challenge builds golfers of the future (2010-06-15)
Haverhill Golf Club’s Junior Skills Challenge was held at the beginning of June and well supported by the junior section.
Project to set up care farms is reaping rewards (2010-06-16)
People who would normally receive day or residential care could end up helping local farms become more viable in a new intiative from Suffolk County Council.
No action taken against boys arrested after damage trail (2010-06-16)
Two boys, arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage after trail of incidents in April, are to have no further action taken against them.
Vets surgery targeted by burglars (2010-06-16)
Burglars ransacked the vets in Hamlet Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Council may seek to expand town a lot more (2010-06-17)
Changes brought in by the new Government may see Haverhill asking for an even greater amount of new housing to be built in the town than has recently been proposed.
Trading standards draw a blank on under-age alcohol selling (2010-06-17)
The best efforts of trading standards officers have not managed to catch anyone in Haverhill selling alcohol to people under age.
Reward for cycling will be hard to collect (2010-06-17)
If you cycle to work, Suffolk County Council will reward you next week with free cycling equipment and cinema tickets - but only if you can cycle to Bury St Edmunds to get them.
Haverhill tennis players riding high (2010-06-17)
Haverhill tennis players have been tasting success recently with the tennis club's men's and mixed teams picking up wins.
BBC gives Samuel Ward pupils a Blast (2010-06-18)
The BBC were at Samuel Ward Arts and Technology College in Haverhill this morning running a taster session for a major media project in Bury St Edmunds next week.
Cheaper solution found to traffic danger (2010-06-18)
A £10,000 scheme to install two speed humps in Queensway in Haverhill is set to be abandoned in favour of a metal fence.
Haverhill Festival gets under way (2010-06-18)
Two weeks of entertainment starts tomorrow as the Haverhill Festival gets under way.
Women leap from upstairs window to escape attacker (2010-06-21)
Two young women jumped out of an upstairs window to escape from at attacker who burst into a house in Haverhill on Saturday.
Teacher training locally among the best in the country (2010-06-21)
Teacher training is Suffolk has been hailed as some of the best in the country be assessors.
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld listings (2010-06-21)
Listings for films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning June 25.
New board members appointed to leisure trust (2010-06-22)
The company that runs Haverhill Leisure Centre, Abbeycroft Leisure, has appointed brand manager Selina Austin and health improvement specialist Sally Hogg as trustees to its board.
Burglars home in on one street (2010-06-22)
A residential street in Haverhill has been targeted by burglars for the second week running.
Police seek witnesses to careless driving (2010-06-22)
Police are appealing for witnesses pof a near miss caused by careless driving on Withersfield Road, Haverhill.
Golfers turn out to support the pro (2010-06-22)
Haverhill Golf Club senior pro Paul Wilby’s Professional's Day was held on Thursday, June 17, and was well supported by the club members and visitors from neighbouring golf clubs, in order to raise fu...
Haverhill Angling Club news (2010-06-22)
Haverhill angler Danny Porter recently represented the club at the latest qualifier of fish-o-mania, which was held at Willinghurst fishery in Surrey.
Tennis ladies serve up mixed fortunes (2010-06-22)
In the Norfolk & Suffolk Tennis League, Division Obe, Haverhill Tennis Club Ladies have played four matches so far with mixed fortunes.
Council agrees 'open door' policy to more town growth (2010-06-23)
Town councillors are to indicate Haverhill would be open to a greater level of new development than so far proposed - but have stopped short of specifically requesting it.
New housing chief talks to town business people (2010-06-23)
Karen Mayhew, newly appointed chief executive of Havebury Housing Partnership, was the guest speaker at The Best of Haverhill business meeting which took place at The Days Inn, Haverhill, last week. ...
Councillors call for police station evening opening (2010-06-24)
Haverhill people would feel a lot safer if the town's police station was open for a few hours each evening at the weekends, councillors have told the town's new police chief.
Chamber members tour grain storage site (2010-06-24)
Members of Haverhill Chamber of Commerce were treated to a tour of Camgrain Stores Ltd at Linton during a networking evening on Tuesday.
Learning the importance of science (2010-06-24)
Year ten pupils at Samuel Ward Arts and Technology College attended a Show Me Learning science lecture this week, organised through Aimhigher.
Parking rage 'frightens' leisure centre staff (2010-06-24)
Staff at Haverhill Leisure Centre have been subjected to aggressive and threatening behaviour from motorists who park ineligibly in disabled spaces outside the centre.
Town centre fears may scupper more new shops (2010-06-25)
Concerns about the effect on Haverhill town centre have again led councillors to take a luke-warm view of plans which might lead to more shops.
Leisure centre managers gain national qualification (2010-06-25)
Duty managers from Haverhill Leisure Centre have gained a national qualification in supervisory management from the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM).
More dodgy electrical goods are about (2010-06-25)
Suffolk Trading Standards have recently intercepted a number of electrical items which pose serious risks to members of the public.
Second champion appointed to foster self-employment (2010-06-28)
A second community champion has been appointed as part of a project to help Haverhill people who might want to become their own boss.
Burglars pick on garages again (2010-06-28)
Police suspect the same burglars to be responsible for two incidents where garages have been broken into.
New service aims to deal better with drug-related offenders (2010-06-28)
A new service to reduce drug-related crime by ensuring offenders get access to effective treatment and support is being launched in Suffolk from next month.
World Cup remains trouble-free in Haverhill (2010-06-29)
England's World Cup campaign came to an end without seriously troubling Haverhill police with any incidents caused by celebration or misery.
Spate of minor crime across the area (2010-06-29)
A spate of crime of all sorts has struck Haverhill and the surrounding area over recent days.
Man sought over burglary and money-laundering (2010-06-29)
Suffolk Police have today issued details of a man they want to speak to following a series of offences committed across the west of the county.
Triumph and disaster for golfers in cup competitions (2010-06-29)
The 2010 Curry Cup campaign is now well underway and Haverhill Golf Club’s fixture at Fynn Valley on Saturday, June 19, saw them secure another victory by 10½-7½.
Veterans battle through summer's evening (2010-06-29)
In the Norfolk and Suffolk Tennis League Division Three, Haverhill Tennis Club Men's B team visited Bury Victory C on a warm summer's evening.
Athlete opens new facilities for disabled (2010-06-30)
New facilities for people with disabilities have been opened at Haverhill Leisure Centre by Haverhill athlete Caroline Maclean.
Your chance to have a say on high-profile site (2010-06-30)
Local people are being consulted on development plans for one of the most high-profile sites in Haverhill.
BP teaches pupils about the stockmarket (2010-06-30)
BP managed to take time out from its current real-life challenges to bring its Trading Challenge Roadshow to Samuel Ward Arts and Technology College in Haverhill yesterday.
Vandals cause damage at town cemetery (2010-06-30)
Mean vandals have targeted Haverhill cemetery in Withersfield Road, with with a number of graves being affected and items damaged.