Haverhill, England News

A SALVATION ARMY Captain got back from a trip to discover thieves had stripped the lead from two porches at his church hall in Haverhill. via Cambridge News Online

“We now expect a slower mortgage market next year, although by no means a stagnant one. "Most borrowers will cope, but not everyone will escape unharmed from the effects of a slower market.”

HOUSE prices in Cambridge have fallen for the first time in two years. The county has taken the brunt of the first significant fall in property prices across the UK, which has sparked fears of further drops. via Cambridge News Online

“This is a very sad and retrograde step for such a rural area”

A HEADTEACHER last night vowed to fight for a high school in the town where he teaches to make up for the "retrograde step" of closing his middle school. via East Anglian Daily Times

“There is absolutely no suggestion from any of the evidence or history given that Warren in any way intended to harm himself that night.”

A PHONE message wishing his mother Happy Birthday was the last contact a drug user had with his family before he was found dead on a service road, an inquest heard. via Cambridge News Online

CAMPAIGNERS are stepping up efforts to re-open a railway line. The Cambridge to Colchester Rail Renewal Association is trying to recruit members from Haverhill, Sudbury, Sawston, Linton and the Abingtons. via Cambridge News Online

SERVICEMAN'S Club will have its own standard to be carried at future parades. Haverhill Ex-Serviceman's Club never had its own standard and a service to bless the new one was held at St Mary's Parish Church, ... via Cambridge News Online

TEACHERS from Holland and Belgium have been taking a look at how art is taught in England during a visit to a school in Haverhill. via Cambridge News Online

“I think it is really sad because it is such a good group and got a really good Ofsted report. "We need more nursery provision in the town. I feel gutted, my little boy really loves it there. They have done so much hard work there, it is such a shame.”

A POPULAR playgroup, which was praised by Ofsted inspectors, is being forced to close because of rising costs. via Cambridge News Online

“We are very proud of her, it has not been easy, but she has always been very determined to do as much as she can.”

A YOUNG blind woman has proved that being visually impaired will not hold her back by completing her degree a year early. via Cambridge News Online

“One of the firemen recognised me. I did want to join the fire service, but my written English was not good enough. Now I am a successful businessman, so I have lost my interest in it. I was glad to help and the gentleman was very grateful.”

PIZZA delivery man Ali Yagir has been hailed a hero after rescuing a neighbour from a burning kitchen. via Cambridge News Online

A RUNDOWN community centre will get a new lease of life as a town's second children's centre. via Cambridge News Online

“The robberies usually occur as the shop is closing. He often uses disguises including caps, sunglasses, hoods or builder's high visibility jackets.”

THE hunt for the betting shop bandit behind a spate of gunpoint raids in Cambridge and Haverhill is hotting up. via Cambridge News Online

“String Quartet in D Major, K 575”

The Lookout , Sonya Vartabedian Newburyport singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick returns to familiar territory this week to celebrate the release of her latest CD, "Live at Union Hall." She'll highlight the ... via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

THE Haverhill Arts Centre will be ringing with laughter on Sunday when the bi-monthly comedy night returns to the venue. via Cambridge News Online