June 2000
Slow down in the town (2000-06-01)
DRIVERS in Haverhill will have to slow down under new speed limits introduced in a bid to make the town’s roads safer.
Walkers call for upgrade of paths (2000-06-01)
ABOUT 80 per cent of people in Suffolk want the county’s footpaths improved, according to a new survey by The Ramblers’ Association.
Gerry dons chain again (2000-06-01)
ELEVEN years after he was made Haverhill's first town mayor, Gerry Kiernan has taken on the role again.
A Claire winner (2000-06-01)
CLAIRE Gaskell has recorded her first victory on the international circuit.
Man on murder charge (2000-06-08)
A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder after a youth died from stab wounds.
Council turns down plans to build flats (2000-06-08)
PLANS to create a three-storey block of flats next to a Haverhill pub which is a listed building have been rejected by planners.
Operation joy gets go-ahead (2000-06-08)
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy who desperately needs a foot operation should finally have it before the end of the summer.
Councillor in call for breakaway (2000-06-08)
HAVERHILL’S newest councillor says he wants the town to break away from St Edmundsbury borough and become a separate district in its own right.
Mum's cash grief (2000-06-15)
A SINGLE mother with four children has hit out at bureaucracy and delays which left her with just £24 in her purse and a £400 cheque she could not draw on for 10 days.
New clerk looks to a bright future (2000-06-15)
HAVERILILL has finally got a new town clerk, and Gordon Mussett is determined to put the town on the map.
Post office gets a reprieve (2000-06-15)
A VILLAGE post office has been saved after complaints from residents and councillors.
School wins top award (2000-06-15)
TWO pupils and two staff members from Clare Middle School have been to the Barbican Centre in London to receive a prestigious national award.
West Suffolk sprint trio in top-time runs (2000-06-15)
SEVERAL good performances by West Suffolk Athletic Club athletes at the Suffolk athletics championships have booked their places in the squad for the English Schools Championships at Sheffield next mo...
Great day for family (2000-06-26)
A FUN-packed family day - that's the message from the organisers of the Haverhill Show, one of the region's biggest summer events.
Anger over new burger chain plan (2000-06-26)
RESIDENTS in Haverhill are furious burger giant McDonald's has put in a new planning application for a site near their homes.
Happy play days ahead (2000-06-26)
YOUNGSTERS at the Happy Faces Pre-School group in Haverhill have a colourful mural to look at and a new garden to play in - thanks to staff from insurance company AXA.
Tristan gets the go-ahead (2000-06-26)
A YOUNGSTER is looking forward o a long awaited operation on his foot after big-hearted local people helped aise cash for the surgery.
Haverhill car to lead the parade (2000-06-29)
THE HAVERHILL car has been signed up to lead a parade from the town next Thursday to help the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) branch commemorate the 6#th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Haverhill struggle (2000-06-29)
WITHIN days of being spoilt for choice, Haverhill cricket team found themselves turning out with 10 men at pace-setting Coggeshall in Division Four of the Jaygate Two Counties League.