Haverhill

There are signs that the local property market could be in for a strong year.

A property had its window smashed when someone threw an object through it.

Haverhill councillor, Tony Brown, 54, has been honoured for his contribution during the Falklands war, 32 years after the conflict ended.

Young performers at Wickhambrook Primary School helped parents and members of the community get in the festive spirit with their show Countdown to Christmas.

Police have expressed their concerns after a schoolgirl was approached by a man in town.

Haverhill’s Matt Fitch who is currently running seven marathons in seven days over Christmas has received a message of encouragement from his hero, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Procedures to monitor prisoners with long-term illnesses have been changed at a Suffolk jail following the death of a prisoner, an inquest heard on Friday.

CLA East is appealing for people in Suffolk to back its ban sky lanterns campaign by not releasing the “flying bonfires” as part of their festive celebrations.

An enthusiastic audience at Haverhill Methodist Church was able to join in singing popular Christmas carols at Haverhill Methodist Church.

Don’t let thieves steal your Christmas is the message being promoted by police, as they urge people not to make their homes an easy target for criminals this winter.

ECHO, December 21, 1989 HONESTY PAID OFF

This photo discovered in the Echo archive was taken in early January, 2000 and shows what was then the Haverhill squash team.

ECHO, December 23, 2004 POST STRIKE OVER 4PM CHRISTMAS EVE CLOSING

How is it that every few days we hear of new space projects needing funding, but meagre results of the probes recently completed. Truly tragic was the Virgin Galactic spaceship debacle yet one pilot survived.

Businesses in our towns and villages have been pulling out all the stops to prepare for Christmas, thinking about what they might offer that sets them apart from the major chains and online stores.

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A prolific burglar who targeted homes to help finance his gambling and drinking has been jailed for six years.

Plans to convert an historic church hall into flats have received the support of the town council.

Residents of a Linton street have turned their part of the town into a festive grotto with Christmas lights and decorations.