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‘Selfless’ charity fund-raiser recognised with county award

30 July 2023
‘Selfless’ charity fund-raiser recognised with county award

‘Selfless’ charity fund-raiser recognised with county award

30 July 2023

A man who has helped raise more than £50,000 for charities over decades has been praised for his ‘tireless fund-raising’ after receiving an award.


Police appeal made to trace missing 80-year-old from Haverhill

28 July 2023
Police appeal made to trace missing 80-year-old from Haverhill

Police appeal made to trace missing 80-year-old from Haverhill

28 July 2023

Police are appealing to the general public to help them find a missing 80-year-old woman from Haverhill.


“I will miss the conversations with children and the hilarious things they say”; Headteacher retires after 35 years in education

27 July 2023
“I will miss the conversations with children and the hilarious things they say”; Headteacher retires after 35 years in education

“I will miss the conversations with children and the hilarious things they say”; Headteacher retires after 35 years in education

27 July 2023

A retiring headteacher has admitted she will miss the daily conversations with children after stepping down following 35 years in education.


Uncertainty for factory workers as firm restructures

27 July 2023
Uncertainty for factory workers as firm restructures

Uncertainty for factory workers as firm restructures

27 July 2023

Employees at a globally-renowned company face an uncertain future due to organisational changes that could lead to job losses.


Teaching assistant signs off after 43 years at the same school

26 July 2023
Teaching assistant signs off after 43 years at the same school

Teaching assistant signs off after 43 years at the same school

26 July 2023

A teaching assistant was given a touching send off when she retired after racking up an impressive 43-years career at a school.


Role of town’s shops is at the heart of new exhibition

25 July 2023
Role of town’s shops is at the heart of new exhibition

Role of town’s shops is at the heart of new exhibition

25 July 2023

The role played by its shops in the everyday life of a Suffolk town down the years is being brought to life at a new exhibition.


Opening of hub shows just how far distributors of free food have come

25 July 2023
Opening of hub shows just how far distributors of free food have come

Opening of hub shows just how far distributors of free food have come

25 July 2023

Nigh on two years after it was launched as a Facebook group and 3,000 members later, a free-food distribution service has opened a hub.


‘We are increasingly having to decline local groups which is really frustrating’

22 July 2023
‘We are increasingly having to decline local groups which is really frustrating’

‘We are increasingly having to decline local groups which is really frustrating’

22 July 2023

With a lack of drivers hitting its service, a community transport provider is making a plea for more people to become volunteers.


‘Inspiring’ exhibition officially opened

21 July 2023
‘Inspiring’ exhibition officially opened

‘Inspiring’ exhibition officially opened

21 July 2023

An official opening of an exhibition of art by many of the leading artists of our time was held at Haverhill Arts Centre.


‘Nurturing environment’ at school earns praise from education watchdog

21 July 2023
‘Nurturing environment’ at school earns praise from education watchdog

‘Nurturing environment’ at school earns praise from education watchdog

21 July 2023

A Haverhill primary school has received praise from an education watchdog, which described it as having “a welcoming and nurturing environment”.


Barclays bank to operate some services from Haverhill Arts Centre after branch closure

20 July 2023
Barclays bank to operate some services from Haverhill Arts Centre after branch closure

Barclays bank to operate some services from Haverhill Arts Centre after branch closure

20 July 2023

Barclays is to provide some financial services through staff based in Haverhill Arts Centre after the bank closes its branch in the town in Sepember.


Fund-raisers step in to help family hit by blaze

20 July 2023
Fund-raisers step in to help family hit by blaze

Fund-raisers step in to help family hit by blaze

20 July 2023

Residents have been quick to rally round and raise money for a family whose house was damaged by a fire.


Tiny art galleries aiming to make a big impression

18 July 2023
Tiny art galleries aiming to make a big impression

Tiny art galleries aiming to make a big impression

18 July 2023

A trail of tiny art galleries is being created around Haverhill in a project connected to the Urban Frame exhibition at the town’s arts centre.


‘I worked hard and came back better’: Dan Markham on reaching World’s Natural Strongest Man final

18 July 2023
‘I worked hard and came back better’: Dan Markham on reaching World’s Natural Strongest Man final

‘I worked hard and came back better’: Dan Markham on reaching World’s Natural Strongest Man final

18 July 2023

A dad-of-two has bounced back from disappointment to secure a place in the final of the Natural Strongman World Championships.


‘I’m going to miss the people the most’: Sainsbury’s worker retires after 42 years

17 July 2023
‘I’m going to miss the people the most’: Sainsbury’s worker retires after 42 years

‘I’m going to miss the people the most’: Sainsbury’s worker retires after 42 years

17 July 2023

A deluge of comments from well-wishers has been described as ‘heartening’ by a man who retired after more than 40 years working at a supermarket.


Haverhill Heroes gain recognition at awards evening

14 July 2023
Haverhill Heroes gain recognition at awards evening

Haverhill Heroes gain recognition at awards evening

14 July 2023

The work of those who volunteer their time to help others in Haverhill was recognised at an awards event last week.


Memorial shield competition honours ‘always smiling’ Niall

14 July 2023
Memorial shield competition honours ‘always smiling’ Niall

Memorial shield competition honours ‘always smiling’ Niall

14 July 2023

A football tournament set up in memory of an ‘always smiling’ and ‘popular’ teenager is to take place this weekend.


New Ipswich Town signing says he is ‘delighted to be back’

13 July 2023
New Ipswich Town signing says he is ‘delighted to be back’

New Ipswich Town signing says he is ‘delighted to be back’

13 July 2023

Ipswich Town has confirmed the signing of a striker whose goals proved crucial to their promotion from League One last season.


Visitors flock to ‘special’ craft fair

13 July 2023
Visitors flock to ‘special’ craft fair

Visitors flock to ‘special’ craft fair

13 July 2023

Thousands of visitors once again attended a long-running two-day Craft Fair in Suffolk when it was held last weekend.


Bus company agrees changes to buses using estate’s roads after concerns

13 July 2023
Bus company agrees changes to buses using estate’s roads after concerns

Bus company agrees changes to buses using estate’s roads after concerns

13 July 2023

Stagecoach has taken on board concerns raised by residents of an estate and reduced the number of buses it sends down their streets.