Community News
Art and books on sale at Clare church fund-raiser
The Friends of Clare and Poslingford churches are hosting a double event in St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23.
Suffolk County Council don’t need police permission to turn on street lights
Haverhill Police’s inspector has said Suffolk County Council don’t need the force’s permission to turn street lights back on.
Police cadets for Haverhill
Haverhill teenagers will get the opportunity to have a taster of what it’s like to be in the police as the town is set to get a police cadets group.
Clare Library hosts open days
The Friends of Clare Library are holding open days this weekend and are inviting the local community to get involved.
Echo comment
There’s been lots of talk around Haverhill this week about improving things in the town, especially for young people.
Drop in at Haverhill Library
St Nicholas Hospice Care with be holding a drop-in session here at Haverhill today (Friday) from 10am – 3pm as part of Carers Week.
Haverhill volunteers receive a big thank you
Elaine Hewes and a colleague from Community Action Suffolk (CAS) - Volunteer Haverhill presented thank you certificates to many of the volunteers who help at the Befriending Scheme’s Friday hub in Haverhill to mark National Volunteers Week.
Volunteers rally to tidy Haverhill school’s garden
People from various organisations and groups in Haverhill came together on a rainy morning to help spruce up the garden at one of the town’s primary schools.
Police hunt for burglar in Haverhill
Two police helicopters are currently hovering over the Chalkstone, Wilsey and Birds estates in Haverhill looking for a burglar.
Pioneering plans to boost Haverhill’s youth services
Pioneering plans to transform youth services in Haverhill and enable the community to take more of a hands-on approach to improving their own living environment have been officially launched.
825 drivers stopped by Cambridgeshire Police
More than 800 drivers were caught speeding during the May ‘Think!’ campaign.
Birdbrook Club celebrates ruby milestone
The Birdbrook Club is celebrating its 40th birthday on June 12 at its meeting at 12.30pm at Haverhill Golf Club.
Haverhill councillor wants improved Vision for the town
One of Haverhill’s new county councillors is going to start a petition calling for the borough council to commit to a brighter future for Haverhill.
Haverhill Art Club’s summer exhibition
Haverhill Art Club’s 59th summer exhibition is currently on display in the town arts centre bistro.
Cambridgeshire drink drive campaign begins
A county-wide drink and drug driving campaign was launched in Cambridgeshire on Monday (June 3).
Being a retained firefighter is an enjoyable but tough ‘hobby’
As Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service appeals for more retained firefighters at its Linton station, Echo reporter Jack Tappin attended a drill night to get an idea of what it’s like to be a firefighter.
Appeal for on call firefighters in Linton
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is appealing for more retained (on call) firefighters to join the fire station in Balsham Road, Linton.
Letter to the Editor
The Children’s Trust is celebrating Volunteers’ Week (June 1-7) by aknowledging the fantastic work of the 520 people throughout the UK who have selflessly given up an amazing 120,763 hours this past year for the charity.
Strawberry Fair was a community-spirited event
This year’s Strawberry Fair was the community-spirited event that had been planned for.
27 lorry drivers caught in Cambridgeshire
More than 20 HGV drivers were stopped in Cambridgeshire following a regional motorway operation.
Linton teenager nominated for county award
A teenager described as a ‘Godsend and an angel’ has been nominated for a county award for her caring endeavours.
Sawston councillor takes council reins from outgoing Abingtons’ councillor
A veteran Sawston councillor has been chosen as the new head of South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC).
Haverhill Echo comment
When Susannah Johns was told she had breast cancer, she didn’t go home and keep quiet about it.
Issues of Haverhill heard at meeting
Haverhill residents were able to raise their issues and concerns about the town at the annual town meeting on Tuesday (28).
Thought for the Week - Capt Andrew Payne
Today is Corpus Christi. “Ah yes, of course it is …” I hear you cry. Or maybe not!
Haverhill picnic is cancelled
St Edmundsbury Council has cancelled today’s (Thursday, May 30) Haverhill picnic.
Chalkstone picnic cancelled
The Chalkstone community picnic due to be held today has been cancelled because of the weather.
Almost 800 years’ jail time for serious offenders
Jail terms totalling almost 800 years have been handed out to offenders including killers and rapists during the first 12 months of a new major crime unit.
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Weather for Haverhill
Tuesday 18 June 2013
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