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Steve Barton is the senior reporter on the Haverhill Echo and works across Suffolk News, too. Steve has worked on the Echo for well over a decade.

Charity calls for volunteers to work in shop

16 January 2024
Charity calls for volunteers to work in shop

Charity calls for volunteers to work in shop

16 January 2024

Sue Ryder is calling for volunteers to come forward and help at one of its shops in Suffolk.


‘Without your service there’d be a lot more tragedies’: Charity says ‘thank you’ after record-breaking appeal

16 January 2024
‘Without your service there’d be a lot more tragedies’: Charity says ‘thank you’ after record-breaking appeal

‘Without your service there’d be a lot more tragedies’: Charity says ‘thank you’ after record-breaking appeal

16 January 2024

After a record-breaking Christmas Appeal, a Suffolk charity has thanked the public for its support and revealed soaring levels of financial hardship.


Panto did not fail to live up to its ‘discotastic’ billing

15 January 2024
Panto did not fail to live up to its ‘discotastic’ billing

Panto did not fail to live up to its ‘discotastic’ billing

15 January 2024

‘Discotastic’ was how this new Suffolk production of Robin Hood was billed, and discotastic it most certainly was.


Running club praised for stepping up to help air ambulance

13 January 2024
Running club praised for stepping up to help air ambulance

Running club praised for stepping up to help air ambulance

13 January 2024

A charity has expressed its gratitude to the ‘life-saving support’ shown to it by a Suffolk running club.


‘I have loved every minute’: Curtain comes down on Dan’s leading role at arts centre

13 January 2024
‘I have loved every minute’: Curtain comes down on Dan’s leading role at arts centre

‘I have loved every minute’: Curtain comes down on Dan’s leading role at arts centre

13 January 2024

A Suffolk arts centre’s creative director has been described as a ‘hard act to beat’ as he heads to a job with arguably the biggest name in theatre.


Change of use status will help college relocation become a reality

12 January 2024
Change of use status will help college relocation become a reality

Change of use status will help college relocation become a reality

12 January 2024

Soon after committing to a £2 million investment in a town centre building, a Suffolk council has applied to turn part of it into an education centre.


Ancient Plough Monday tradition returns and raises thousands for charity

12 January 2024
Ancient Plough Monday tradition returns and raises thousands for charity

Ancient Plough Monday tradition returns and raises thousands for charity

12 January 2024

Ploughmen and morris dancers again toured a village near the Suffolk border this week as the ancient tradition of Plough Monday was celebrated.


James creates history with his directorial role – oh yes he has!

12 January 2024
James creates history with his directorial role – oh yes he has!

James creates history with his directorial role – oh yes he has!

12 January 2024

The youngest ever person to direct a show for an award-winning Suffolk drama group has described the challenge as ‘scary’ but an ‘honour’.


Schools trust closing in on new premises

11 January 2024
Schools trust closing in on new premises

Schools trust closing in on new premises

11 January 2024

An education trust has revealed that it is close to confirming a new head office in Suffolk with the current site it occupies now on the market.


Vital church repairs made possible thanks to £10,000 grant

09 January 2024
Vital church repairs made possible thanks to £10,000 grant

Vital church repairs made possible thanks to £10,000 grant

09 January 2024

A grant of £10,000 has been awarded to a Suffolk church to repair its damaged and leaky belltower and nave roof and make it safe to access.


Bin it properly, or waste will not be collected, says council

09 January 2024
Bin it properly, or waste will not be collected, says council

Bin it properly, or waste will not be collected, says council

09 January 2024

Residents of numerous villages near Haverhill will soon not have household waste collected unless it is in a grey wheeled bin and the lid closed.


‘Over development’ among reasons for planning refusal

08 January 2024
‘Over development’ among reasons for planning refusal

‘Over development’ among reasons for planning refusal

08 January 2024

A third bid by a developer to knock down a house in a Suffolk village and build five properties there has been refused by a district council.


‘It sounds horrible, but it was feasting on my eye’

05 January 2024
‘It sounds horrible, but it was feasting on my eye’

‘It sounds horrible, but it was feasting on my eye’

05 January 2024

A woman who suffered a rare infection due to a parasite that almost cost her an eye wants people to learn from her ‘awful experience’.


‘I hope the culprits are found and realise the trauma they have caused’

04 January 2024
‘I hope the culprits are found and realise the trauma they have caused’

‘I hope the culprits are found and realise the trauma they have caused’

04 January 2024

The letting off of fireworks at all times of night over many days in a town has been slammed, with one woman calling it a ‘nightmare’.


Inaugural Christmas Fayre was a ‘huge success’

22 December 2023
Inaugural Christmas Fayre was a ‘huge success’

Inaugural Christmas Fayre was a ‘huge success’

22 December 2023

The first Christmas Fayre to be held by a Suffolk football club was a ‘huge success’ with more than 200 people attending.


Final video released as part of charity’s Taste of Christmas feature – with sausage rolls on the menu

22 December 2023
Final video released as part of charity’s Taste of Christmas feature – with sausage rolls on the menu

Final video released as part of charity’s Taste of Christmas feature – with sausage rolls on the menu

22 December 2023

A Suffolk charity has released the last of its three videos aimed at helping financially pressed families to prepare affordable Christmas treats.


‘It’s just over double what we did last year’: Community’s support praised as Christmas appeal hits new heights

22 December 2023
‘It’s just over double what we did last year’: Community’s support praised as Christmas appeal hits new heights

‘It’s just over double what we did last year’: Community’s support praised as Christmas appeal hits new heights

22 December 2023

An appeal in Suffolk for Christmas presents for disadvantaged children has resulted in double the amount being received when compared to 2022.


Actor’s new movie tells the true story of escape attempt from WWII death camp

21 December 2023
Actor’s new movie tells the true story of escape attempt from WWII death camp

Actor’s new movie tells the true story of escape attempt from WWII death camp

21 December 2023

A Suffolk-raised actor is playing a leading role in a film about a group of prisoners that escaped from the Nazi’s first death camp, Chelmno.


Tributes to former mayor Eileen who always ‘tried to make a difference to town’

21 December 2023
Tributes to former mayor Eileen who always ‘tried to make a difference to town’

Tributes to former mayor Eileen who always ‘tried to make a difference to town’

21 December 2023

A former Suffolk civic leader and councillor has been remembered as a strong woman who always tried to stand up for the community.


‘Artwork can be displayed in the biggest and best way possible’: Students work goes global in first interactive art exhibition

19 December 2023
‘Artwork can be displayed in the biggest and best way possible’: Students work goes global in first interactive art exhibition

‘Artwork can be displayed in the biggest and best way possible’: Students work goes global in first interactive art exhibition

19 December 2023

An innovative virtual exhibition has seen some Suffolk students rub creative shoulders with famous artists and peers from across the world.