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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.

First steps taken in repair project for 14th century church

20 January 2025
First steps taken in repair project for 14th century church

First steps taken in repair project for 14th century church

20 January 2025

A £100,000 project is under way to repair a medieval church in Suffolk after a structural investigation revealed that its roof is water damaged.


‘The energy in the room has changed’: Business anniversary heralds major improvements

19 January 2025
‘The energy in the room has changed’: Business anniversary heralds major improvements

‘The energy in the room has changed’: Business anniversary heralds major improvements

19 January 2025

As part if its anniversary since changing to being open 24 hours a day, a Suffolk gym has undergone major upgrades.


Businessman joins call to stop Family Farm Tax changes

18 January 2025
Businessman joins call to stop Family Farm Tax changes

Businessman joins call to stop Family Farm Tax changes

18 January 2025

The founder of a family business is highlighting the concerns that agricultural-related industries will suffer as a result of the family farm tax.


MP presses for extra police funding as prison population grows further

17 January 2025
MP presses for extra police funding as prison population grows further

MP presses for extra police funding as prison population grows further

17 January 2025

An MP has called on the Government to increase funding for Suffolk Police to help it cope with extra pressures relating to a prison expansion.


How a café’s new chef once cooked for a queen

16 January 2025
How a café’s new chef once cooked for a queen

How a café’s new chef once cooked for a queen

16 January 2025

An experienced chef who once cooked for the late Queen Elizabeth II has been appointed to run a café on the edge of a Suffolk town.


Police warning after 85-year-old targeted by Nottingham Knocker

16 January 2025
Police warning after 85-year-old targeted by Nottingham Knocker

Police warning after 85-year-old targeted by Nottingham Knocker

16 January 2025

Police in a Suffolk town have urged residents not to let any unknown doorstep callers into their homes after an elderly woman was targeted.


Ivy achieves a literary ambition at the age of nine

16 January 2025
Ivy achieves a literary ambition at the age of nine

Ivy achieves a literary ambition at the age of nine

16 January 2025

While other children of her age are glued to their games, a nine-year-old from Suffolk has started early on her ambition to become a published author.


Man arrested after police drugs raid in village

13 January 2025
Man arrested after police drugs raid in village

Man arrested after police drugs raid in village

13 January 2025

A raid on a house in a Suffolk village saw a man arrested and a ‘sizeable quantity’ of drugs and cash seized by police.


‘Use them or lose them’ says mayor as more shops close

13 January 2025
‘Use them or lose them’ says mayor as more shops close

‘Use them or lose them’ says mayor as more shops close

13 January 2025

After it was revealed that two more retailers are to close in a Suffolk town, its mayor has outlined the importance of community support for shops.

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‘It’s been an incredible start’: New year sees new bootcamp venture for duo

13 January 2025
‘It’s been an incredible start’: New year sees new bootcamp venture for duo

‘It’s been an incredible start’: New year sees new bootcamp venture for duo

13 January 2025

A Suffolk man who lost five stone in weight has launched a new bootcamp with his wife.


New funeral service is giving fresh hope to families

11 January 2025
New funeral service is giving fresh hope to families

New funeral service is giving fresh hope to families

11 January 2025

A ‘young and dynamic’ funeral directors has opened its first Suffolk shop as it looks to continue expanding.


“It’s the normal Snow White story, just pantofied”; A familiar story it may be but panto has some new twists

10 January 2025
“It’s the normal Snow White story, just pantofied”; A familiar story it may be but panto has some new twists

“It’s the normal Snow White story, just pantofied”; A familiar story it may be but panto has some new twists

10 January 2025

A new production of Snow White being put on by a Suffolk dramatic society includes many ‘firsts’ among an a familiar story.


Shop shut after break-in - less than two days after staff told it was closing down

10 January 2025
Shop shut after break-in - less than two days after staff told it was closing down

Shop shut after break-in - less than two days after staff told it was closing down

10 January 2025

A decades-old shop in a Suffolk town is today closed after a break-in, less than 48 hours after workers were told it would be shutting for good.


“We smashed it”: organiser of Christmas lights display elated at total raised for charity

09 January 2025
“We smashed it”: organiser of Christmas lights display elated at total raised for charity

“We smashed it”: organiser of Christmas lights display elated at total raised for charity

09 January 2025

A Christmas lights display held in a village near Suffolk as a grandson’s tribute to his grandad has raised more than £2,800 for charity.


Find out what a school’s new permanent head has to say about his appointment

08 January 2025
Find out what a school’s new permanent head has to say about his appointment

Find out what a school’s new permanent head has to say about his appointment

08 January 2025

The new permanent headteacher of a Suffolk school has spoken of his excitement after landing the role full time.


School closes after electricity and water cut off

07 January 2025
School closes after electricity and water cut off

School closes after electricity and water cut off

07 January 2025

A primary school in a town has had to close today after its water and electricity supplies were cut off.


Council seeks MP’s backing over healthcare cash for town

05 January 2025
Council seeks MP’s backing over healthcare cash for town

Council seeks MP’s backing over healthcare cash for town

05 January 2025

Concerns healthcare facilities for two large housing schemes may never materialise have prompted a town council to ask an MP for help.


‘I never expected to win’ says national award winner Jason

04 January 2025
‘I never expected to win’ says national award winner Jason

‘I never expected to win’ says national award winner Jason

04 January 2025

A Suffolk photographer who began 2024 by celebrating his 30th year in the profession has ended it by collecting his first ever national award.


Friends team up to open new vehicle repair business

03 January 2025
Friends team up to open new vehicle repair business

Friends team up to open new vehicle repair business

03 January 2025

Two friends with decades of combined experience as mechanics have taken the bold step of opening their own vehicle repair centre.


Music teacher’s commitment is recognised with award

24 December 2024
Music teacher’s commitment is recognised with award

Music teacher’s commitment is recognised with award

24 December 2024

An ‘inspirational’ music teacher has received a Suffolk County Councillor Award.