November 2011
Will the high street be sorted before highways work is privatised? (2011-11-01)
The long-running saga of Haverhill's high street pedestrianisation has taken another twist with the announcement that Suffolk County Council highways department, whose responsibility it now is, is lik...
Couple claimed £28,000 in fraudulent benefits (2011-11-01)
A Haverhill couple who claimed over £28,000 in benefits fraudulently have been sentenced to community orders and supervision orders and will have to pay back the money.
Rugby club bounce back with a demolition job (2011-11-01)
SUFFOLK MERIT LEAGUE, DIVISION ONE: Haverhill 64 Ipswich YM 2nds 0. Match report.
Golf club success at Suffolk Junior Foursomes Championship (2011-11-01)
Haverhill junior Chris Vince partnered James Markham from Rushmere in the Suffolk Junior Foursomes Championship held on October 28 at Aldeburgh Golf Club.
Free parking returns to Haverhill town centre - briefly (2011-11-02)
Shoppers heading into Haverhill on the four Fridays leading up to Christmas could benefit from free parking.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2011-11-02)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, November 4.
MP pays tribute to youth unemployment initiative (2011-11-03)
Haverhill's MP Matthew Hancock has paid tribute in the House of Commons to the work of Supporting Young Haverhill, an initiative launched in May to tackle the town’s chronic youth unemployment.
Bonfire Night warning about firework danger (2011-11-03)
Haverthill police have urged people to take care to celebrate Bonfire Night sensibly, and are highlighting the fact that it is a criminal offence for under 18s to possess a firework.
County call-up for Haverhill junior golfers (2011-11-07)
Haverhill Golf Club juniors Liam Merritt and Michael Perrett were invited to the U16s and U18s county trials held on Sunday, October 30, at Aldeburgh Golf Club.
Seconds enjoy their day against Ipswich (2011-11-08)
SUFFOLK MERIT LEAGUE DIVISION TWO: Haverhill 2nd XV 50 Ipswich YM 3rd XV 8. Match report.
Olympic torch's visit to Haverhill will be 'a day to remember' (2011-11-09)
Business leaders and local representatives have joined with Haverhill's MP Matthew Hancock in welcoming the news that the Olympic Torch is to visit Haverhill on its journey to the Games next July.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2011-11-09)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, November 11.
Town leads the way in entrepreneurship week (2011-11-11)
Next week is Haverhill Entrepreneurship Week, part of Global; Entrepreneurship Week, and there are a series of events taking place to mark it.
MP and predecessor to take part in town Remembrance (2011-11-11)
Haverhill's current MP Matthew Hancock and its previous one Richard Spring, now Lord Risby of Haverhill, will be taking part in the town's Act of Remembrance on Sunday afternoon.
County award for golf club's junior organiser (2011-11-11)
Linda Macfarlane, chair of Haverhill Golf Club’s junior committee, was awarded Volunteer of the Year for Club Development 2011 at a presentation evening organised by the Suffolk Golf Partnership.
Crowds turn out for town's Remembrance parade (2011-11-14)
Large crowds turned out again yesterday for Haverhill's marking of Remembrance.
'Robust' policing promised after two PCs assaulted (2011-11-14)
Haverhill's new police inspector has promised 'robust' action against troublemakers in the town centre after two more policemen were assaulted on Saturday morning.
County council's sets out more savings ideas (2011-11-15)
THE first details setting out how Suffolk County Council is considering saving £50m over the next two years have been published today.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2011-11-15)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning on Friday, November 18.
Seven-shot victory for golfer Linda (2011-11-15)
The Ladies November medal at Haverhill Golf Club was played on Saturday, November 5.
Planners recommend go-ahead for research park despite objections (2011-11-16)
A special planning meeting is to be held in Haverhill next week to determine the four applications connected with Haverhill Research Park at Hanchet End.
Haverhill academy commended at national awards (2011-11-17)
Haverhill's Samuel Ward Academy was a runner-up for an Outstanding Progress Secondary Award at The Education Business Awards ceremony at the Emirates Stadium, London, last week.
MP highlights Haverhill's high petrol prices in Parliament (2011-11-17)
Haverhill's MP Matthew Hancock raised the issue of high petrol prices in the town during a Parliamentary debate yesterday.
New chief looks to find use for redundant rooms in police station (2011-11-21)
Haverhill's new police chief is looking for organisations who might like to use some of the spare space in the police station.
Students collect gifts for troops in Afghanistan (2011-11-21)
Students at Samuel Ward Academy have been preparing for Christmas by assembling shoe boxes containing gifts for our troops serving abroad.
Rugby club share honours with all-conquering visitors (2011-11-21)
SUFFOLK MERIT LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Haverhill 13 Diss Saracens 13. Match report.
New in-depth survey of town's shopping needs launched (2011-11-22)
Whether you shop in Haverhill regularly, or avoid it like the plague, a new survey wants you to say what you think of the town as a 'shopping experience'.
Decade of The Design Office is celebrated (2011-11-22)
Haverhill creative agency The Design Office marked ten years of business on Friday with a celebration at The Old Red Lion in Horseheath.
The coming week's programme at Haverhill Cineworld (2011-11-22)
Listings of films showing or booking at Haverhill Cineworld for the week beginning Friday, November 25.
Town shortlisted as pilot for new Government scheme (2011-11-23)
Representatives from Haverhill will be travelling up to Whitehall on Friday to bid for the town to be selected for an important community budget pilot scheme.
Young entrepreneurs impress during special week (2011-11-23)
Students at Castle Manor Business and Enterprise College and Samuel Ward Academy gained a fascinating insight into what it takes to be an entrepreneur last week.
MP presents Tesco computer equipment to schools (2011-11-23)
Haverhill's MP Matthew Hancock was on hand at Tesco on FRiday to present computer equipment from the store to four town schools.
Research park gets unanimous green light from planners (2011-11-24)
Councillors this morning gave the go-ahead for Haverhill Research Park to be developed at Hanchet End, in a scheme that also involves up to 150 houses.
Clarice aims for national singing talent finals (2011-11-24)
A local girl will be competing in the Open Mic Regional finals on Sunday, aiming for a place in the final of the national talent competition.
Strikes may hit schools but little else, council claims (2011-11-28)
Essential county council services will keep running on Wednesday, despite the fact that many public sector unions are planning to take strike action in response to the Government’s proposed pension re...
Panto so popular an extra show is being put on (2011-11-28)
Because of exceptional demand Haverhill Arts Centre has scheduled an extra performance of its pantomime this year.
Chance to fit in a final 'drink' before Christmas (2011-11-28)
Haverhill’s latest networking event, Office Drinks, will be holding its final event of 2011 on December 6 at Days Inn, Haverhill.
MP gets another Government minister to visit to Haverhill (2011-11-29)
The Minister at the Department of Work and Pensions has agreed to visit Haverhill Jobcentre to pay tribute to the work done by the team who run it.
Accountants offer to help businesses understand new measures (2011-11-29)
Haverhill accountants and business advisors Paul Donno & Co Ltd is keen to help businesses understand the full impact of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement presented to Parliament today.
Warning: if you park in The Pightle you'll get a ticket (2011-11-29)
Haverhill Police have issued a warning that from Thursday they will be enforcing the parking prohibition in The Pightle.
Rugby club makes history in consummate performance (2011-11-29)
SUFFOLK SHIELD FINAL: Haverhill 60 Felixstowe 5. Match report.
Town council appoints new town clerk (2011-11-30)
Haverhill Town Council last night agreed the appointment of a new town clerk to take over from Gordon Mussett, who retires next year.
Police chief keen to ditch blitz on illegal parking (2011-11-30)
Haverhill's new police chief says he hopes to persuade the public not to ask his officers to waste any more time trying to prevent illegal parking in the town centre.
Town Pastors gearing up for busy Christmas (2011-11-30)
Haverhill Town Pastors are getting ready for a busy Christmas season out on the streets.