August 2011
'Huge' increase in satnav thefts from vehicles (2011-08-01)
A spate of satnav thefts from vehicles in Haverhill has grown so great that police have turned to leaving notes on cars and vans where they see them on display.
Free advice on how to benefit from the Olympics (2011-08-01)
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses in Haverhill to take up free advice on available training aimed at improving customer service skills in time for the London 2012 Games.
East Town Park award could make it a favourite (2011-08-02)
East Town Park in Haverhill is one of three in St Edmundsbury to be adjudged among the best in the country by being given a green flag award.
Suffolk schools catching up on national standards (2011-08-02)
Tables for 2011 key stage two results show that standards in Suffolk schools have improved while nationally they have remained the same.
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld programme (2011-08-02)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, August 5.
Golfers battle out close contest (2011-08-02)
The men’s IFF Challenge was played on July 27, and the competition was very close across the divisions.
Borough council fun days begin with Children's Festival (2011-08-03)
A family fun day next week kicks off a month of Wednesday fun sessions during the school holidays in Haverhill being promoted by St Edmundsbury Borough Council.
Police message to teenagers on how to stay safe in summer holidays (2011-08-03)
Teenagers and young people throughout Suffolk are being reminded to drink sensibly and stay together during the summer holidays.
Fielding challenge part of visit by top cricketers from the past (2011-08-04)
With English cricket in the ascendent a team of past international stars will be visiting Haverhill next week, and you can learn some tips about fielding from them.
Time for tenants to get snapping in their gardens (2011-08-04)
Tenants of Haverhill's biggest housing provider Havebury are being urged to capture the beauty in their gardens in a photography competition held by the partnership.
Tennis club's youngsters show their mettle (2011-08-05)
Haverhill Tennis Club held two successful tournaments as part of the county tour last week.
New council's plans aim to address town's top problems (2011-08-08)
The new leadership on Haverhill Town Council has put forward a strategy for its upcoming four-year term which aims to address four crucial issues - employment and prosperity, education, quality of lif...
Haverhill Angling Club news (2011-08-08)
Haverhill Angling Club has a new website just for the members - haverhillanglingclub.net ,so please take a look and send any pictures, news and views.
Havebury tenants invited to special feedback meeting (2011-08-09)
Tenants of Haverhill's biggest housing provider are among those being invited to a special meeting where there will be an opportunity to tell their landlord what they think of them.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2011-08-09)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, August 12.
Haverhill golfer Chris becomes Suffolk junior champion (2011-08-09)
Haverhill junior golfer Chris Vince took the honours at the Suffolk Junior (U18) Championship 2011 which was held on Tuesday, August 2, at Gorleston Golf Club.
Altercation between dog-walkers ends in assault (2011-08-10)
A couple walking their dog on Sunday on a Haverhill recreation area were assaulted by a family walking theirs.
No prospect of civil unrest spreading to Suffolk, say police. (2011-08-10)
Police have moved to dispel rumours circulating on social media that civil unrest might occur in Suffolk towns.
Brick thrown from Sturmer Arches hit car passing below (2011-08-11)
Police are asking the public for help in tracking down a mindless vandal who threw a brick from Sturmer Arches which hit a car being driven by a 49-year-old woman.
Purse thief strikes twice in Haverhill High Street (2011-08-11)
A purse thief has targeted Haverhill High Street and led police to warn people to keep their belongings secure.
Car retailer offers new deals on personal lease (2011-08-11)
Local car retailer, Drive Haverhill, is offering motorists in Haverhill a competitive new personal lease, enabling them to benefit from low-outlay, hassle-free motoring.
Town hit by series of mountain bike thefts (2011-08-15)
Police in Haverhill are appealing for help in stemming a flood of thefts of bicycles, particularly BMX and mountain bikes.
Boys rob woman of her Blackberry (2011-08-15)
A woman was robbed of her Blackberry by two boys while walking her dog in Haverhill on Thursday evening.
Plenty of tense tennis in junior open championships (2011-08-15)
Haverhill Tennis Club opened its doors for its annual Open Championships last week.
Government puts up £11m for Suffolk's broadband project (2011-08-16)
Suffolk's £41m plans to build a super fast broadband network across the county have received strong financial backing from the Government.
Three diverse crimes - can you help police? (2011-08-16)
Police are asking for help to catch those responsible for three very different crimes in Haverhill over the last few days - a couple of purse thieves, a dangerous dog and someone who steals drain cove...
More music on the square follows on recent success (2011-08-17)
After the huge success of the recent music night on the market square, when 4,000 people came along, the council is promoting a follow-up next week.
Suffolk trading standards warning on tax rebate scam (2011-08-17)
Suffolk Trading Standards are warning consumers about a serious tax rebate scam from a company falsely claiming to be from the well known brand Money Saving Expert.
County celebrates another improvement in A levels (2011-08-18)
Over 3,000 students in Suffolk received their A level results today and for the fifth year running results in Suffolk have improved and look set to be the highest ever in the county.
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld programme (2011-08-18)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, August 19.
Special memorials at cemetery for babies and children (2011-08-24)
Special memorials where families can remember babies and children buried in Haverhill Cemetery will be unveiled next month.
The coming week's Haverhill Cineworld programme (2011-08-24)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, August 26.
Police ask for help as car trail leads from Stambourne to Hundon (2011-08-25)
Police are appealing for information following a road crash in north Essex in which officers have identified potential leads in the Haverhill area.
Still time to join 7,000 Suffolk children on reading challenge (2011-08-25)
Children across Suffolk are being urged to join thousands of others and sign up and complete this year’s summer reading challenge, Circus Stars.
Basic GCSE attainment rises in Suffolk again (2011-08-25)
Today provisional results for the county indicate that 56 per cent of Suffolk students have received five A*-C grades at GCSE including English and maths.
Careless public still having items stolen from cars and vans (2011-08-30)
Carelessness by the public is leading to more and more thefts from motor vehicles in Haverhill as police struggle to get across the message about protecting your property.
Senior officer to explain county's latest thinking (2011-08-30)
A senior officer of Suffolk County Council will be explaining its latest thinking to Haverhill business people next month.
Chris comes through in junior club championship (2011-08-30)
The Junior Club Championship was played at Haverhill Golf Club on Tuesday, August 23.
First grand public meeting to tackle all Haverhill's ills (2011-08-31)
Haverhill residents are being urged to attend the first of a new kind of grand public meeting to air all issues affecting life in the town.
Talented youngsters battle for top honours (2011-08-31)
Youngsters will battle it out for first prize in the Kid City’s Got Talent competition at Haverhill Leisure Centre on Friday.
Curry and chips proves a winning combination (2011-08-31)
A Charity Casino Night held by haverhill business people at the Purple Mango Indian Restaurant in New England raised £1,714 for St Nicholas Hospice Care.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2011-08-31)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, September 2.