July 2012
Second stab at making school transport system acceptable (2012-07-02)
Proposals to change the way home-to-school transport is provided in the parts of Suffolk with free schools have been reviewed following public consultation.
Appeal for information after Mill Hill burglary (2012-07-02)
Police are appealing for information following a house burglary in Haverhill at the weekend.
Moves to get faster broadband welcomed by MP (2012-07-02)
Haverhill's MP Matthew Hancock has welcomed the announcement of an important milestone in the campaign to secure better broadband for Suffolk.
Ticketing blitz on illegal parkers in High Street under way (2012-07-02)
Haverhill police have already issued 25 tickets to motorists parked illegally in High Street in the two weeks since the issue was voted a priority for them at a public meeting.
More town pastors commissioned to work on Friday nights (2012-07-03)
Six new Haverhill town pastors were commissioned last Friday at a special service attended by the town mayor and the Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk at the Old Independent Church.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2012-07-03)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, July 6.
Torch relay will be used for a quick survey (2012-07-04)
Residents attending the Olympic torch relay celebrations in Haverhill on Saturday will be asked for their views on how money should be spent in the town and which services are important to them.
Haverhill's own Olympic sports day offers special rate for carers (2012-07-04)
The Befriending Scheme are offering a special rate to family carers at an Olympic Sports Day on Saturday, August 4, at the Chalkstone Centre from 10am-4pm.
Quality course attracts large field of pros (2012-07-04)
On Friday, June 29, Haverhill Golf Club hosted its PGA East Region Pro Am. An impressive field of 44 PGA professionals and their teams of three amateurs took part in the event.
Summer of wide-ranging entertainment in prospect (2012-07-05)
A grand summer of entertainment to suit all tastes is promised in the town council's latest programme of Summer In Haverhill, released today.
CCTV image of Clements shop thief issued (2012-07-05)
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to after a theft of vodka and cigarettes from a shop on the Clements estate in Haverhill in May.
Flood warning for Suffolk tonight as three inches of rain is forecast (2012-07-05)
The Environment Agency and the Met Office have issued a warning about localised flash flooding in Suffolk caused by heavy rainfall expected overnight tonight until midday tomorrow.
How the Olympic Torch came to Haverhill (2012-07-07)
The Olympic Flame made its triumphant progress through Haverhill this afternoon and its warmth spread visibly through the community that lined the streets.
Residents urged to join in protest day as health centre closes (2012-07-09)
Town councillors have issued a direct invitation to residents to join them in their day of action about the closure of the Crown Health Centre.
Torch progress through town completely trouble-free (2012-07-09)
Haverhill's biggest event in recent memory, the visit of the Olympic flame on Saturday, passed off without any crimes or incidents causing police any problem.
History groups help identify South African connection (2012-07-09)
Kevin French, whose family had journeyed 6,000 miles to the Kimberly diamond mines in South Africa 150 years ago, returned to search for his family ‘roots’ in Haverhill and has struck gold.
Two vandals arrested thanks to vigilant resident (2012-07-09)
A call from the public resulted in a trail of criminal damage being brought to a quick end at the weekend and has led Haverhill's police chief to highlight how much they rely on the eyes and ears of r...
New scheme for High Street abandons traffic ban (2012-07-10)
A new proposal for Haverhill High Street's traffic regulation comes forward this week.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2012-07-10)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, July 13.
Healthcare information day as health centre closure looms (2012-07-11)
People in and around Haverhill are being invited to attend the first NHS Suffolk health and healthy living event on Friday.
Comparison between sport and business lined up (2012-07-11)
There's a strong Olympic theme at this month's business networking meeting hosted by thebestofhaverhill.
Haverhill Angling Club news (2012-07-11)
Sunday, July 15, will see the next match take place at Long Pond in Clare, and hopefully the weather will be a bit kinder than it has been in the past few weeks.
Grand turnout for Captain's Day (despite competition) (2012-07-11)
Captain’s Day at Haverhill Golf Club was held on Sunday, July 8, and, despite clashing with the British Grand Prix and Wimbledon Men’s Final, an impressive field of 130 members from all sections of Ha...
Carer jailed for life for murder of pensioner (2012-07-13)
A woman has today been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering the husband of a woman she used to care for in Haverhill.
Bye-bye pedestrianisation - for a while, at least (2012-07-16)
Hopes of pedestrianising Haverhill High Street receded into the distance again on Thursday when councillors agreed to a new scheme which would turn it into a 20mph zone.
Town's population about to hit 25,000 (2012-07-16)
Haverhill's population has nearly reached the critical 25,000 mark, the 2011 census has revealed.
Pickles praises town's progress on community pilot scheme (2012-07-16)
The Government's communities supremo, Eric Pickles, has given Haverhill a pat on the back for the first stage of its participation in a national pilot scheme.
Significant benefit for few retailers who accepted training (2012-07-17)
Only five Haverhill town centre businesses took advantage of free advice sessions from experts as part of Destination Haverhill, a project from Kent Business School aimed at revitalizing the town’s re...
New bags will encourage textile recycling (2012-07-17)
All Haverhill households will be getting new bags from next week, for recycling textiles.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2012-07-17)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, July 20.
Golf club hosts major regional ladies event (2012-07-17)
Following the inaugural event in 2011, Haverhill Golf Club was again invited to host the Eastern Region Senior Ladies Championship (for over 50s) on Friday, July 132.
Haverhill Angling Club news (2012-07-17)
Thirteen anglers battled it out at the latest Haverhill club match last Sunday at Long Pond in Clare.
As it gets warmer, it's time to think about winter heating (2012-07-18)
Summer may be about to arrive at last, but a council is trying to get Haverhill residents to think about winter.
Big Day Out could be a big help in the garden (2012-07-18)
Visitors to the Haverhill Big Day Out on Wednesday next week will be able to pick up free soil improver to use in their gardens.
Wins for tennis club A and B teams (2012-07-18)
The latest match played by the Haverhill Tennis Club's men's A team in the Halstead and District League Division One resulted in a win for Haverhill against Lavenham by 6-3.
Full programme of holiday activities for children (2012-07-19)
With the holidays approaching, there is no need to worry about finding something for children to do in Haverhill, as there is a full programme of activities being planned.
Paralympian explains his sport to business people (2012-07-19)
A large group of Haverhill business people took time out from their day today to hear about the sport of one of the town's Paralympian medallists.
Crime in Suffolk is still falling, police say (2012-07-19)
Figures for the first quarter of 2012/13 show that crime in Suffolk has dropped by 13 per cent compared with the previous year.
Shoplifting spike spoils encouraging crime figures (2012-07-23)
A spate of shoplifting has struck various retailers in Haverhill over the past week, although police have also caught some of the offenders.
Town police had no say in 20mph plan for High Street (2012-07-23)
Local police were not consulted about the imposition of a 20mph speed limit in Haverhill High Street, despite assurances from Suffolk County Council they had been.
Housing deal brings research park closer (2012-07-23)
The creation of a £100million Haverhill Research Park is being kick-started with the announcement that a house-builder is taking on the housing element of the plan, which will help fund the infrastruc...
MP welcomes cash being re-invested in town health care (2012-07-24)
On the eve of the closure of the Crown Health Centre in Haverhill, it has been announced that £500,000 is to be invested in major improvements to the town's health centre in Camps Road.
Sun shines for this week's outdoor events (2012-07-24)
The summer has arrived in time for a series of outdoor events promoted by Haverhill Town Council this week.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2012-07-24)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, July 27.
Havebury warns about effects of Welfare Reform Act (2012-07-25)
Tenants of Haverhill's biggest housing provider, Haverbury Housing Partnership, are being urged to inform them of any personal changes in light of new welfare rules.
Smashed window may be down to footballers (2012-07-25)
Youths playing football may have been responsible for smashing a window in Queen Street.
'Peaceful but very strong' protest planned at health centre closure (2012-07-26)
Haverhill town councillors have re-affirmed their determination to fight to protect and improve healthcare in the town, following NHS Suffolk’s decision to reduce spending in the town by £1.2million t...
'A fair share' is the call from MP and councillors protesting health centre closure (2012-07-30)
Town councillors, residents, staff and town MP Matthew Hancock all registered their protest at the closure of the Crown Health Centre on Saturday and their demands for a share of the savings to be all...
Boy learns about security marking the hard way (2012-07-30)
A nine-year-old boy from Kedington is urging youngsters to have their property security marked as his new scooter was stolen.
Councillors' surgery offers a break from Olympics (2012-07-30)
Two senior local councillors are holding a surgery in the town on Saturday for residents to bring asny issues of concern to their attention.
New survey launched about how services are funded (2012-07-31)
People living and working in Haverhill are being asked for their views on how money should be spent in the town and which services are important to them through a new online survey launched on Friday....
Police seek owner of dog which bit woman (2012-07-31)
Police in Haverhill are appealing for a dog-owner to come forward after a woman was injured.
Redundancy was the kick-start to toy success (2012-07-31)
Almost every day it seems the news is full of yet more doom and gloom about the economy, but for one new Suffolk company, Kidditoona Toys, the austerity cloud really has had a silver lining.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2012-07-31)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, August 3.