Opinion

There was a festive flavour to our mailbag this week, with generous praise for a number of events.

West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock is taking his dyslexia screening campaign to prisons.

Columnist John Bone takes an irreverent look at Newmarket's week.

Reporter Chris Morris shares his thoughts on the Downing Street Christmas soiree that turned seriously sour.

Plans to turn create a new hotel in the town's old Suffolk Hotel building are being welcomed . . . among other letters.

Craig Black, interim chief executive of West Suffolk Hospitals Trust, with his monthly update.

The challenges of 2021 have been met and everyone's looking forward to coming back stronger next year, Zack Deakins of 1921 says.

Tim Coulson, chief executive of Unity Schools Partnership, reflects on a challenging 12 months for schools.

Jo Churchill, MP for Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket and Needham Market, implores us to support local enterprises.

The Sunnica solar farm plan continues to attract opposition comments.

John Bone takes an irreverent look at Newmarket's week.

A traditional Sunday roast is high on most people's list of favourites - but could editor Barry Peters have stumbled upon the county's very best?

Columnist Camille Berriman decides against introducing a plastic elf to the growing list of family festive traditions.

Reporter Chris Morris forgets what he is writing in his column this week and suddenly remembers Sonic The Hedgehog.

Car parking, town centre businesses, the NHS and local government are among this week's topics.

While most of us complain about roadworks, Bury Free Press cartoonist John Elson can see the lighter side.

The environment, the town council and a thank you in this week's letters.

West Suffolk MP tells how he was helped to overcome problems with dyslexia.

Reporter Chris Morris coped with DIY haircuts but is struggling with DIY dentistry.

MP Jo Churchill on attending COP26 . . . and some more local duties.