March 2013
Thieves target more careless people (2013-03-04)
Thieves have been taking advantage of careless people in Haverhill again over the weekend, stealing items fromm an unlocked garage and an unlocked car.
Your chance to organise a litter-pick in your area (2013-03-04)
People can make a real difference to the quality of their local environment during Spring Clean Suffolk fortnight, an annual campaign that takes place from Monday, March 25 to Sunday, April 7 this yea...
County seeks to recruit more LGBT adopters (2013-03-04)
Suffolk County Council has welcomed the second annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Adoption and Fostering Week and is encouraging more people to find out more about adopting and foste...
Castle Manor girls cricketers impress (2013-03-04)
Castle Manor Academy girls cricket team travelled to Newmarket on Thursday, February 28, for the district round of the under 15s Lady Taverners Indoor Cricket Competition.
Backroom boys produce life-changing technology (2013-03-05)
A Haverhill firm of printed circuit board designers have had a hand in 500 women becoming pregnant and one man freefalling from the edge of space.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2013-03-05)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, March 8.
Plea to bring cash into schools by free meal take-up (2013-03-07)
SUFFOLK schools will miss out on up to £5million a year in extra Government funding if parents of children eligible for free school meals don't sign up.
Adam drives a new Comic Relief campaign (2013-03-07)
Haverhill is about to witness a Vauxhall-style makeover, all in the name of Comic Relief.
New Chief Constable takes his oath of office (2013-03-07)
Suffolk’s new Chief Constable was officially sworn in at Ipswich Magistrates court yesterday morning.
Burglars and vandals back in action again (2013-03-11)
After a few weeks' lull, burglars and vandals have been back in action in Haverhill over the last few days.
Local author and student thrills pre-school with her book (2013-03-11)
Local author, Ella Richardson, a student at Castle Manor Academy, thrilled children at Happy Faces pre-school group reading from her illustrated story last week.
How you can join in preparation for the flag festival (2013-03-11)
There's a chance to learn the ancient art of felt-making at two Saturday workshops on March 23 and April 4 at Haverhill Arts Centre.
Junior tennis players show up well in the cold (2013-03-11)
Haverhill Tennis Club’s young juniors have been playing in the Suffolk Junior Leagues over the winter.
Traffic chief ducks issue at showdown meeting on town centre (2013-03-12)
The much-anticipated visit of Suffolk County Council’s transport supremo to Haverhill to explain the axing of High Street pedestrianisation turned out to be less of a showdown and more of a damp squi...
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2013-03-12)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, March 15.
Leisure centre staff take to their pyjamas (2013-03-13)
Staff at Haverhill Leisure Centre will spend all day at work in their pyjamas on Red Nose Day on Friday, to raise money for Comic Relief.
Horsemeat still on sale around Suffolk (2013-03-13)
Equine DNA has been found in some Birds Eye ready meals being sold in shops across Suffolk.
Latest golf results (2013-03-13)
The Men’s Midweek Medal was played at Haverhill Golf Club on Wednesday, March 6. The overall winner was Mick Dalena with an excellent nett 67, trimming his handicap by a shot to 15.
New introductory scheme for novice golfers (2013-03-14)
From April, the committee at Haverhill Golf Club is introducing a new category of golf membership for adult beginners.
Council to trial free parking after 3pm on Fridays (2013-03-15)
Haverhill is to get some free car parking in an attempt to boost the town centre’s economy.
Woman scares off two burglars (2013-03-18)
Police in Haverhill are appealing for witnesses after a homeowner saw two men, who tried to break into her house, run from the scene.
Four cars broken into in two hours (2013-03-18)
There has been another series of thefts from cars in Haverhill, leading to police re-iterating their warning not to leave valuables visible.
It will be all at sixes and sevens in the leisure centre (2013-03-18)
The popularity of Haverhill Leisure Centre’s school holiday camps for over eights has led to a new camp for six and seven-year-olds to be set up.
Hospital tops national list for overall quality (2013-03-19)
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has been ranked first in the country in a new study by MHP Health Mandate, which looks at overall hospital quality.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2013-03-19)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, March 22.
Mick clinches medal final by one shot (2013-03-19)
The Men’s Midweek Medal final (the Bob Hutchinson Cup) was contested on Wednesday, March 13 at Haverhill Golf Club.
New Havebury office and flats completed (2013-03-20)
Havebury Housing Partnership tenants will be picking up the keys to their new home in the centre of Haverhill this week, as work on a £1.2m development on the High Street comes to completion.
County on the hunt for agency to market tourism (2013-03-20)
Tourism bosses in Suffolk have invited marketing agencies to bid for a contract to promote Suffolk as an exciting holiday destination.
'Cautious optimism' about research park prospects (2013-03-21)
Town business people heard today the developer of Haverhill Research Park at Hanchet End is 'cautiously optimistic' that he can make a success of it.
Man found lying in the street at 3.30am dies (2013-03-24)
An area of Haverhill was cordoned off by police this morning, following the unexplained death of a man.
Action plans developed for residents' priorities for policing (2013-03-25)
Parking on verges, parking and traffic around School Lane and heavy lorries in Duddery Hill and Hamlet Road are all under scrutiny due to public demand.
Series of daylight thefts from cars continues (2013-03-25)
There has been another week of daylight thefts from cars in Haverhill, particularly focused around the Clements estate.
How to win a competition when you're thousands of miles away (2013-03-26)
A Haverhill woman whose business won a national competition while she was on holiday in the Caribbean, received her award last week.
Academy picks up its own new rugby kit from Twickenham (2013-03-26)
Students from Castle Manor Academy and in primary schools beyond are still benefiting from outstanding rugby provision as part of the academy’s commitment to all-through learning.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2013-03-26)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Good Friday, March 29.
Town councillors get a look at Gurteens' latest plans (2013-03-27)
Town councillors were given details of the latest proposals for one of the key areas in Haverhill town centre last night, by Gurteens' representative.
Bonnets and bunnies at Easter celebrations (2013-03-28)
Proudly displaying their Easter Bonnets, the children at Happy Faces Pre-School performed Easter songs for parents and friends.
Golf club results from a blank week due to weather (2013-03-28)
The Ladies Midweek Stableford was played at Haverhill Golf Club on Wednesday, March 20.
Town council complains to Whitehall about MacGregor (2013-03-28)
Town councillors from both sides of the political divide joined forces to lambast Cllr Guy MacGregor from Suffolk County Council for his recent appearance at a public meeting in the town.