September 2010
New system to tell police what we want them to do (2010-09-01)
New opportunities for direct public contact with Haverhill police and other agencies are to be set up from next week.
New face joins the Havebury Housing team (2010-09-01)
Suffolk-based affordable homes provider Havebury Housing Partnership has welcomed Philip Sullivan as its new director of operations and deputy chief executive.
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld programme (2010-09-01)
Listings for films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning September 3.
Havebury raises £10,000 for drugs charity (2010-09-02)
A massive £10,000 has been raised at an annual charity golf day run by Suffolk affordable homes provider Havebury Housing Partnership.
New survey planned of how town centre is used (2010-09-02)
A new project for gauging the behaviour patterns of people who use Haverhill town centre is to be introduced to business people in the town soon.
Top cyclists will be heading for Haverhill (2010-09-03)
Top international cyclists will be passing through Haverhill a fortnight today (Friday) when the Tour Of Britain reaches this part of East Anglia.
Council digs its heels in over research park (2010-09-04)
Plans for Haverhill Research Park hit a snag this week when councillors dug their heels in against changes to the scheme which had been backed by local business and education leaders.
On-demand bus service launched (2010-09-04)
A new on-demand bus service for villages west of the A143, and including Haverhill, has been launched by Suffolk County Council.
New resource for council's suppliers (2010-09-07)
Free advice for resource-hungry businesses is available at the launch of a new supplier network, open to those who supply St Edmundsbury Borough Council.
Week-long speeding campaign nets 1,400 drivers (2010-09-07)
More than 1,400 motorists were caught speeding in Suffolk during a week-long European speed enforcement campaign in the county between Monday and Sunday, August 23-29.
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld programme (2010-09-07)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld from September 10.
Golfing girls lift top county trophies (2010-09-07)
Haverhill Golf Club girls lifted two of the three trophies at the annual Suffolk Ladies County Golf Association run the High Handicap Cup for junior girls.
How you can take part in town centre survey (2010-09-08)
Businesses are being asked to help disseminate a survey to find out how people use Haverhill town centre.
Liam rewarded for outstanding golfing achievements (2010-09-08)
At the age of 14, Haverhill golfer Liam Merritt has won the prestigious Ransomes Jacobsen Junior Golf Award, organised by the Suffolk County Golf Partnership to recognise outstanding achievements by j...
New head aims to build college links with employers (2010-09-10)
Terry Jones has been appointed head of the employer responsive unit within the faculty of arts and technology at West Suffolk College.
Tennis club's big finals day on Sunday (2010-09-10)
Haverhill Lawn Tennis Club will be holding its annual Finals Day on Sunday, when club members and friends will have the opportunity to watch the Men’s and Ladies Singles and Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Do...
Young footballers to shine at Portman Road (2010-09-13)
Young footballers from Haverhill who took part in a summer scheme will be competing in a mini-competition at the home of Ipswich Town on Sunday.
Shock findings about under-age smokers (2010-09-13)
A child can go into pubs in Suffolk and purchase cigarettes from vending machines without being challenged.
Digi van will precede cyclists in Friday's big race (2010-09-13)
Excitement is building up with the approach of the Tour Of Britain cycle race to Haverhill on Friday.
Long season ahead for rugby club in top flight (2010-09-13)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Southwold 74 Haverhill 0. Match report.
Police chief thanks public after 'helpful' meeting (2010-09-14)
Haverhill's senior policeman has thanked the members of the public who turned up to the new-look Safer Neighbourhood Team meeting last week and made it a success.
New leader for college engineering department (2010-09-14)
Patrick Hamilton has been appointed as head of school of engineering at West Suffolk College. He will be managing and leading the automotive, engineering and mechatronics sections.
Police operation will blitz shoplifters in town centre (2010-09-14)
Police have begun a crackdown on shoplifters in Haverhill town centre, which will run through until Christmas.
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld listings (2010-09-14)
Listings for films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, September 17.
Youngsters star in tennis club finals day (2010-09-14)
Haverhill Tennis Club held it's annual finals day on Sunday, when club members and families and friends of finalists enjoyed a day of competitive men's and ladies singles, doubles and mixed doubles ma...
£100 shopping vouchers to be won in town centre survey (2010-09-16)
There's £100 worth of shopping vouchers which can be won if you take part in the latest survey about the usage of Haverhill town centre.
Seasonal police warning about thieves and burglars (2010-09-16)
With the approach of autumn and the nights drawing in, Haverhill police have issued a warning to residents to make sure they keep their property secure.
Free training for retail staff to prevent under-age selling (2010-09-16)
A new free training scheme is being offered to all retailers and their staff who sell alcohol and other age restricted products in Suffolk, and there will be sessions in Haverhill.
Cup semi-final exit starts a busy week for golfers (2010-09-16)
Haverhill Golf Club’s campaign to retain the Curry Cup for 2010 was decided last weekend when the defending champions were drawn against Benton Hall at Colne Valley on Sunday, September 5.
Rovers under 16s make comfortable start (2010-09-16)
EASTERN JUNIOR ALLIANCE UNDER 16s: Haverhill Rovers U16 EJA 4 Witham Town 0. Match report.
Prestigious cycle race draws the crowds (2010-09-17)
Hundreds of people lined the route through Haverhill of the Tour of Britain cycle race this morning to cheer on the 80 riders on their stage from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester.
WEb chat opportunity for people who fear Internet shopping (2010-09-17)
Three quarters of people feel unsafe when shopping online, according to a new survey into e-commerce conducted by the Trading Standards Institute.
Genzyme to make worldwide jobs cuts (2010-09-20)
More clouds gathered last week around American biotechnology giant Genzyme, which has major research and production sites in Haverhill, after it announced the axing of over 1,000 jobs worldwide.
Police warning after rogue trader incidents (2010-09-20)
Police are urging people to be vigilant following three rogue trader incidents in West Suffolk.
Glittering evening for borough's sporting stars (2010-09-20)
The winners of The St Edmundsbury Sports Awards 2010 will be announced at a glittering ceremony at Bury St Edmunds Corn Exchange on Sunday.
New faces but a similar story for rugby club (2010-09-20)
EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE, DIVISION ONE: Haverhill 3 Cantabs 60. Match report.
MP sets sights on A1307 improvement (2010-09-21)
Improvement of the A1307 Cambridge road is the major ambition for Haverhill of the town's new MP Matthew Hancock.
Interview with Matthew Hancock MP (2010-09-21)
He may only have held the seat for four months, but Haverhill’s new MP Matthew Hancock has rapidly become a well-known face around town. Until his selection as the candidate to replace Richard Spring ...
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld programme (2010-09-21)
Listings for films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning September 24.
Jade's quest for stardom leads to live regional final (2010-09-21)
Local teenager Jade Donno has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the Open Mic UK auditions.
School Lane scheme in limbo during spending reviews (2010-09-22)
Town councillors have decided to hang fire on contributing towards two schemes aimed at improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists around School Lane.
Students cater for networking business people (2010-09-22)
Catering students from Castle Manor Business and Enterprise College will be showing off their cookery skills when they provide the buffet for the Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s Open Networking Evenin...
New crime response teams free up PCs on the beat. (2010-09-22)
Latest figures show Suffolk Constabulary’s Crime Investigation Bureau (CIB) and Investigative Response Team (IRT) continue to make a significant impact in cutting the workload of beat policemen, one y...
News snippets from Haverhill Town Council (2010-09-22)
A Haverhill town councillor urged the town's police chief to do more to catch people who put banners and bosters on Wratting Road footbridge.
Anti-social behaviour falls in Suffolk, according to survey (2010-09-23)
Anti-social behaviour across Suffolk has fallen by more than ten per cent - while Suffolk police have been praised for how they deal with
County council to outsource major services (2010-09-23)
Suffolk County Council has voted to find other organisations to provide a large proportion of its services.
New way to beat anti-social behaviour through football (2010-09-24)
Yobs who get into trouble in Haverhill on a Friday night could be sanctioned by the football clubs they play for on Sunday mornings, Haverhill town councillors heard this week.
Gran leads the way in record-breaking moonlit walk (2010-09-24)
A fantastic team of ladies from Haverhill – led by a 93-year-old great grandmother – has helped St Nicholas Hospice Care achieve its most successful fundraiser of all time.
Councillor airs fears over county's big sell-off (2010-09-27)
A Haverhill councillor has admitted to being 'very uncomfortable' about the decision by her colleagues on Suffolk County Council to look into selling off all its activities.
Paralympian Caroline lifts borough sports award (2010-09-27)
Paralympic athlete Caroline Mclean won the Sports Personality of the Year award at the 2010 St Edmundsbury Sports Awards, held on Sunday evening.
British pianist wins prestigious Haverhill solo competition (2010-09-27)
Twenty-five musicians travelled to Haverhill from across Europe to take part in the finals of this year's Haverhill Sinfonia Soloist Competition.
Swimming star owes his career to Haverhill pool (2010-09-27)
Abbeycroft Leisure’s sporting ambassador, swimmer Tom Cole, is to compete in the World Downs Championships in Taiwan next week and defend his world record.
Mixed results for town's golfers (2010-09-27)
On Wednesday and Saturday, September 15 and 18 the Ladies Fraser Plate was competed for at Haverhill Golf Club.
Housing partnership celebrates family fun day success (2010-09-27)
Children and their parents enjoyed a range of healthy activities at Havebury Housing Partnership’s first family day – with a special appearance from two Ipswich Town football players.
Funds still available for the march towards pedestrianisation (2010-09-28)
Funding constraints which, it had been feared, could scupper plans to move Haverhill's Friday market to High Street, will not affect the progress towards pedestrianisation in the town.
Outdoor workout area for children opened in park (2010-09-28)
An outdoor gym for children and adults was officially opened at East Town Park in Haverhill on yesterday.
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld programme (2010-09-28)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning October 1.
College open evenings next week (2010-09-28)
Samuel Ward Arts and Technology College is holding its open evening for years six, seven and eight next week.
Visitor from the past heralds digital re-release (2010-09-29)
Cineworld Haverhill will be playing host to a DeLorean car on Friday evening, to celebrate the rerelease of Back To The Future.
Westbourne Court wins Havebury garden award (2010-09-29)
Affordable homes provider Havebury Housing Partnership has been celebrating the achievements of some of its 6,000 tenants at its first Residents’ Day.
Magic storyteller to visit Cartwheels (2010-09-29)
An event for children under five is to be held at the Cartwheels Children's Centre, Norton Road, Haverhill, on Friday, October 8.
Chance to find out what LEPs are all about (2010-09-29)
There is an opportunity to find out more about local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) at Menta's monthly breakfast meeting in Haverhill, the Very Early Lunch Club next week.
Town's broadband links to become superfast (2010-09-30)
Superfast broadband is coming to Haverhill, removing one of the major problems for town businesses.
Town centre gets new police officer (2010-09-30)
There will be a new PC on the beat in Haverhill town centre from next week, the first to be specifically dedicated to that area for two years.
Liam becomes charity's first national young ambassador (2010-09-30)
A young Haverhill dyspraxia sufferer has been made the first national young ambassador for the charity which works for the disability.
Older people join up to their own uni (2010-09-30)
Young people from across Haverhill headed off to university this week, but at the other end of the age scale the new academic year was also beginning.
Older people join up to their own uni (2010-09-30)
Young people from across Haverhill headed off to university this week, but at the other end of the age scale the new academic year was also beginning.