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Allotment veteran Monty is town’s own ace of spades

Allotment veteran Monty is town’s own ace of spades

Allotment veteran Monty is town’s own ace of spades

21 April 2020

After more than 60 years tending his allotment on Newmarket’s Field Terrace Road site, Monty Bowers has decided to call it a day.


Virus takes its toll on the bereaved

Virus takes its toll on the bereaved

Virus takes its toll on the bereaved

20 April 2020

A Newmarket funeral director said conducting funerals during the current pandemic had been heartbreaking because of the restrictions in place.


Foodbank charity eyes the future as classes go online

Foodbank charity eyes the future as classes go online

Foodbank charity eyes the future as classes go online

20 April 2020

A charity is running virtual art and mindfulness classes – and is looking at how it can adapt its services when the coronavirus lockdown is eased.


Sewing group produces hundreds of scrubs for West Suffolk Hospital staff

Sewing group produces hundreds of scrubs for West Suffolk Hospital staff

Sewing group produces hundreds of scrubs for West Suffolk Hospital staff

20 April 2020

A mother and daughter duo have led a community rallying effort to sew hundreds of scrubs for staff at West Suffolk Hospital.


West Suffolk Hospital patient with coronavirus dies

West Suffolk Hospital patient with coronavirus dies

West Suffolk Hospital patient with coronavirus dies

19 April 2020

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust released a statement this afternoon.


Mum treats NHS staff to hampers packed with gratitude

Mum treats NHS staff to hampers packed with gratitude

Mum treats NHS staff to hampers packed with gratitude

17 April 2020

A Kirtling mum has put together 22 hampers packed with goodies for the staff at West Suffolk Hospital.


Tigers’ fans remember Danny with donations

Tigers’ fans remember Danny with donations

Tigers’ fans remember Danny with donations

17 April 2020

The partner of Newmarket speedway star Danny Ayres has thanked fans across the country for raising more than £11,000 in his memory.


Removal of tree in nesting season angers resident

Removal of tree in nesting season angers resident

Removal of tree in nesting season angers resident

16 April 2020

West Suffolk Council has defended its decision to remove a tree in Gainsborough Road, Haverhill


Decorations spread community goodwill

Decorations spread community goodwill

Decorations spread community goodwill

16 April 2020

Haverhill residents have decorated their street to showcase their community spirit and support for the NHS.


Over 30 coronavirus patients at West Suffolk Hospital discharged

Over 30 coronavirus patients at West Suffolk Hospital discharged

Over 30 coronavirus patients at West Suffolk Hospital discharged

16 April 2020

West Suffolk Hospital has discharged more than 30 coronavirus patients who were well enough to go home since the outbreak began.


Police appeal to trace missing man

Police appeal to trace missing man

Police appeal to trace missing man

16 April 2020

He was last seen at his home on Thursday, April 9.


Front garden run is tough test for ‘Ultra’ man Ben

Front garden run is tough test for ‘Ultra’ man Ben

Front garden run is tough test for ‘Ultra’ man Ben

15 April 2020

Starting at 6am on Saturday April 4, Ben Blowes completed the The Little Front Yard Ultra For The NHS in 15 hours and 31 minutes.


Frankie Dettori and John Gosden thank NHS staff for their efforts fighting coronavirus

Frankie Dettori and John Gosden thank NHS staff for their efforts fighting coronavirus

Frankie Dettori and John Gosden thank NHS staff for their efforts fighting coronavirus

14 April 2020

Stradivarius and dual Arc winner Enable also showed off their new sheets displaying the NHS logo inside a multi-coloured heart.


Mother praises 'outstanding' care at West Suffolk Hospital after five-month-old daughter diagnosed with coronavirus

Mother praises 'outstanding' care at West Suffolk Hospital after five-month-old daughter diagnosed with coronavirus

Mother praises 'outstanding' care at West Suffolk Hospital after five-month-old daughter diagnosed with coronavirus

13 April 2020

A mother has described the ‘heartbreaking’ moment her five-month-old daughter was diagnosed with coronavirus.


Forget the dryer, fund-raiser Ben’s going round in circles

Forget the dryer, fund-raiser Ben’s going round in circles

Forget the dryer, fund-raiser Ben’s going round in circles

13 April 2020

He broke a world record after running a marathon with a tumble dryer on his back but Ben Blowes has since faced one of his toughest challenges.


Two more patients with coronavirus at West Suffolk Hospital die

Two more patients with coronavirus at West Suffolk Hospital die

Two more patients with coronavirus at West Suffolk Hospital die

12 April 2020

The hospital's trust confirmed the deaths this afternoon.


Crafting kits can help people to cope better with isolation

Crafting kits can help people to cope better with isolation

Crafting kits can help people to cope better with isolation

12 April 2020

Debby Dyson, owner of Snobby Eddy Crafts in Haverhill has various crafting kits for delivery or collection


Surgeon recovering from suspected coronavirus praises care he received at West Suffolk Hospital

Surgeon recovering from suspected coronavirus praises care he received at West Suffolk Hospital

Surgeon recovering from suspected coronavirus praises care he received at West Suffolk Hospital

12 April 2020

A surgeon has praised the care he received at West Suffolk Hospital after he was taken ill with suspected coronavirus.


'Incredible' Freddie's online fitness class raises over £1,500 for West Suffolk Hospital

'Incredible' Freddie's online fitness class raises over £1,500 for West Suffolk Hospital

'Incredible' Freddie's online fitness class raises over £1,500 for West Suffolk Hospital

11 April 2020

He aimed to generate £24 for the hospital’s My WiSH charity.


Tribute paid to former midwife and nurse

Tribute paid to former midwife and nurse

Tribute paid to former midwife and nurse

09 April 2020

Nell Halpin, of Haverhill, has died at the age of 83


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