Stage debut for pre-school

MORE than 40 children from Stepping Stones Pre-School in Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, took to the stage earlier this month for their first ever Christmas nativity play.

Have a happy New Year but enjoy it responsibly say police

New Year’s party-goers are being reminded by police in St Edmundsbury and Forest Heath to stay safe and enjoy the evening responsibly.

New council boss starts role with job of saving £50 million

Suffolk County Council’s new chief executive, Deborah Cadman OBE, started her job on Monday last week.

Sports Review 2011 – June

Daredevil motorcyclist Christ Birch twists and turns his way to glory to win the Boldog Freestyle Motorcorss (FMX) Championship, performing death-defying 40ft high leaps over 80ft gaps to win the tournament at Rougham Airfield.

Haverhill Echo’s Olympic Torch campaign is shortlisted for an award

The Echo is celebrating even more success with our campaign to bring the Olympic Torch to Haverhill, after it was shortlisted for an award.

New website makes job hunting easier

WITH the currently parlous state of both the job market and the economy at the forefront of many people’s minds, a Haverhill recruitment firm has upped the ante in its efforts to find work for the jobless.

Fly tipper from Haverhill dumped potentially harmful prescription drugs

Fly tippers are being warned that they could face a heavy fine after a Haverhill man dumped potentially harmful drugs by a roadside.

Sports Review 2011 – May

Caroline Maclean helps Team GB’s wheelchair basketball outfit win the BT Paralymic World Cup in Manchester, downing Germany 63-52 in the final.

Woman from Great Thurlow embarks on epic drive across three continents for children’s charity

Two friends are revving up for an epic challenge that will see them drive more than 14,000km across three different continents - all for a children’s charity.

Bar gets permission for expansion in Haverhill

BAR Vu in Jubilee Walk, Haverhill, has been given licensing consent to open a sports bar on the ground floor and expand the capacity at the venue.