October 2015
Taxi driver assaulted in Bury St Edmunds (2015-10-01)
Police are appealing for help in tracing a man after a taxi driver was assaulted near the Spar Shop, Hunter Road in Bury St Edmunds.
Serial rogue trader sentenced to six months in jail. (2015-10-01)
A Suffolk rogue trader has been sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to four offences (covering two different sets of consumers) under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regu...
Haverhill – Man charged following assault (2015-10-01)
A-42-year-old man from Haverhill arrested in connection with an assault in the town has been charged.
Trader persistently selling alcohol to underage young people prosecuted by Suffolk County Council’s Trading Standards team (2015-10-05)
Suffolk County Council's Trading Standards team is continuing its fight against underage alcohol sales with the successful prosecution of Kalaivani Kathirithamby.
Appeal after spate of burglaries in the west of Suffolk (2015-10-05)
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a spate of burglaries in the west of the county.
Appeal after spate of burglaries in the west of Suffolk (2015-10-05)
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a spate of burglaries in the west of the county.
Suffolk PCC urges you to 'make digital hygiene a habit' (2015-10-06)
'Make digital hygiene a habit' is the message from Tim Passmore, Suffolk's PCC as he launches a new initiative to encourage young people to keep safe on the internet.
Half-Term Fun at The Apex (2015-10-06)
It may feel like the school summer holidays are only just over, but it’ll be October half-term soon!
October half term at IWM Duxford (2015-10-08)
From Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November, IWM Duxford is offering family-friendly talks, shining a spotlight on three aircraft in the AirSpace exhibition and the respective roles they played in t...
Suffolk to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week (2015-10-09)
Beginning on 10 October, events will be taking place across the county to help raise local awareness and knowledge about reporting hate crimes.
Matthew Hancock calls for urgent investment in A1307 at campaign launch (2015-10-09)
Local MP Matthew Hancock today attended the launch of a campaign calling for the dualling of the A1307.
Matt Hancock “fully supports” campaign to improve Fiveways Roundabout (2015-10-13)
Local MP Matt Hancock has spoken of his support for the campaign to install traffic lights at Fiveways Roundabout.
Suffolk’s five-year-olds overtake national average (2015-10-14)
More five-year-olds in Suffolk are ‘school ready’ according to new figures published today by the Department for Education.
Matt Hancock MP: new figures mean more opportunity and security for families in West Suffolk (2015-10-15)
Matt Hancock has welcomed figures released today that show the number of people in West Suffolk claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance fell by 466 – an 82% per cent drop – since 2010.
GCSE results show Suffolk on the rise. (2015-10-16)
Provisional GCSE results released today show Suffolk’s 16 year olds have performed better than the national figure for the first time since 2007.
Matthew Hancock: Crime continues to fall under this Government (2015-10-16)
Matthew Hancock MP has welcomed news that crime has fallen by 8 per cent year-on-year, according to the independent Crime Survey for England and Wales, and by more than a quarter (30 per cent) since 2...
Encouraging Suffolk’s students to reach for the sky (2015-10-19)
During the forthcoming October half term holiday (26 – 30 October), all Suffolk students aged 14-18 have the opportunity to explore more about the subjects; Science, Technology Engineering and Mathema...
National Adoption Week 19 – 25 of October 2015 - ‘Too old at 4?’ (2015-10-19)
National Adoption Week 2015 is 19 to 25 October and the theme this year is ‘Too old at 4?’
West Suffolk head of planning to speak to World audience (2015-10-19)
From Buenos Aires to Bury St Edmunds, and Milan to Mildenhall, West Suffolk councils’ head of planning and growth will discuss the challenges surrounding housing regeneration on a World stage next mon...
Haverhill Tennis Club - Red and Orange Mini Tennis Day (2015-10-19)
Haverhill Tennis Club held a brilliant tournament at the weekend with 19 children taking part in the 2 events with 51 matches being played.
Suffolk Constabulary praised by inspectors (2015-10-20)
A report released today (Tuesday 20th October) by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has praised Suffolk’s response to government funding cuts.
Are you part of Suffolk’s clean sweep? (2015-10-20)
The Suffolk Waste Partnership is encouraging more residents to help make Suffolk the greenest county, by joining in with a community clean-up to help improve our cherished green spaces and neighbourho...
Halloween Trail 2015 (2015-10-20)
Those of a nervous disposition should stay safely at home on Friday 30 October as prowling around around East Town Park will be all sorts of gruesome Halloween sights and frights.
Orphaned baby deer meets her new pals at Mountfitchet Castle. (2015-10-20)
Little Petal, a Fallow deer, was orphaned at just a few days old and was found near Barnston, Dunmow by a very worried couple on 26th June this year. They contacted us at Mountfitchet Castle in Stanst...
Major health conference throws spotlight on Suffolk communities (2015-10-21)
During the biggest health and wellbeing conference in the calendar, Suffolk’s Health and Wellbeing Board today debated the topic of ‘neighbourliness’, exploring what makes Suffolk a great place to liv...
ITV’s Stunt Master agrees to perform ‘Cowell Danger Act’ for Haverhill Panto! (2015-10-21)
One of the stars of this year’s Pantomime at Haverhill Arts Centre has announced that he will be recreating the part of his act that made Simon Cowell squirm with fear. Returning Panto Producers, That...
Police promote home security ahead of clocks going back (2015-10-21)
Police are urging people not to make their house ‘an easy target’ for burglars this winter as the clocks go back this weekend.
Deadline approaches for secondary school applications (2015-10-21)
Parents and carers have until Saturday 31 October to submit their application to secure their child’s place at a Suffolk secondary school for September 2016.
£250,000 fund announced for school projects to boost disadvantaged Suffolk students’ attainment and achievement (2015-10-21)
Suffolk County Council is inviting bids from the county’s publicly funded schools for money to enable projects that will boost the attainment of disadvantaged students.
Matthew Hancock MP delighted at latest Haverhill employment figures (2015-10-21)
Matthew Hancock MP expressed his delight at data which shows that unemployment in Haverhill has decreased by 40% over the past year.
Further indication of improvement at Suffolk Schools (2015-10-22)
The number of Suffolk schools, colleges and academies assessed as in a good position to help their students achieve good or better learning has increased significantly.
Country roads revealed as Britain’s deadliest (2015-10-22)
New campaign encourages drivers to brake before the bend, not on it
Warning to drivers as clocks go back (2015-10-22)
Police in Suffolk and Norfolk have launched an operation to improve road safety and reduce collisions as the darker nights set in.
Councils look at building West Suffolk homes (2015-10-22)
Three councils are looking at taking the first steps to set up an independent housing development company which will generate income by developing a range of homes both for sale and for rent in West S...
Trick or treat on the market (2015-10-26)
Ghouls and ghosts, witches and werewolves will roam the Market Square on Saturday as all the horror of Halloween comes to Haverhill.
Landlord fined after waste is fly-tipped (2015-10-26)
A Haverhill landlord has been ordered to pay more than £1,300 after waste from one of his properties was fly tipped near the town.
Films this week at Haverhill Cineworld (2015-10-27)
For bookings and film information visit cineworld.com or call 0871 200 2000 in the UK or 1520 880 444 in Ireland
Man arrested for drug offences (2015-10-27)
A man aged 29, from London, has been arrested and bailed in relation to drugs offences.
Don’t be a little monster this Halloween and Bonfire Night (2015-10-27)
People celebrating Halloween and Bonfire night across Suffolk this year are being urged to keep their tricks within the law and treat residents to a show of respect as police step-up patrols across th...
Stay safe this Halloween (2015-10-27)
Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service and Trading Standards are warning people to not let Halloween become scary for all the wrong reasons.
Trading Standards warning issued following fireworks theft in Cambridge (2015-10-29)
Suffolk Trading Standards is urging the public to only buy fireworks from legitimate traders – fireworks should never be purchased from vehicles, market stalls or car boot sales.
Community Chest grants to benefit West Suffolk residents (2015-10-29)
A parents support network in Forest Heath and a charity which supports struggling families before they reach crisis point, are amongst the first to benefit from new funding.
Parents urged to have their say on school admissions consultation (2015-10-30)
The county council is seeking views on its proposed admissions policy for the 2017/2018 school year; ensuring school places are offered to children in a fair way.
Appeal after burglary - Kedington (2015-10-30)
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Kings Meadow, Kedington.