Meeting aims to get town pastor scheme off the ground

A scheme of caring for people enjoying the night-time economy in Haverhill is being put together by representatives of local churches.

New date for education secretary’s visit to Haverhill

Education secretary Michael Gove is to visit Haverhill's senior schools on July 14, in a rescheduling enforced by House of Commons business.

Have you seen any of these people?

Police in Haverhill have issued some CCTV pictures of people they would like to talk to with regard to crimes in Haverhill in March and April.

Shaun Jarvis’s On The Wing column — April 2011

Usually winter has a sting in its tail.

Community news: Linton

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Fiona Lucraft was the speaker at the April meeting of Linton and District Historical Society.

Community news: Thurlow

PARISH COUNCIL: At the April meeting of Little Thurlow Parish Council a member of the police force stated that due to cutbacks they would not be able to attend all council meetings in the future. The councillors replied to this by saying it was important to have visits rather than written reports. In the future police will visit if there are issues to be dealt with.

Community news: Balsham

CHURCH NEWS: On Sunday, May 1, there will be a family service at 10.45am followed by refreshments.

Community news: Wickhambrook

HISTORY SOCIETY: At a brief annual meeting, all officers and committee were re-elected for another year. The chairman is Dorothy Anderson, secretary is Gillian Cooper and treasurer is Pam Miller.

Community news: West wratting

OVER 60s CLUB: At the last meeting, members enjoyed a fish and chips lunch followed by a game of bingo and a raffle.

Gary Dadds bags reward for dedication

A Haverhill man has achieved his black belt after years of training at a town karate club.