Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, starts this evening. It offers the chance to pause, and reflect on the year gone by. Families like mine come together to eat sweet foods, in the hope of a sweet year ahead. Wishing a peaceful Rosh Hashanah to all celebrating. Shana Tova!

Great to see the NHS #BeWellBus in Stowmarket today! Claire and her team are at the marketplace until 14:30 offering free health checks and wellbeing support. Pop along if you can!

I’m a British MP, a doctor and Jewish. This is what happened when I tried to pass through Israel, on my way to the West Bank.. As parliamentarians, we have a responsibility to be as informed as possible. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A joint statement from Dr Peter Prinsley MP and Dr Simon Opher MP:

Last week, I was delighted to attend the Bury Free Press Community Awards at the Guildhall. A wonderful evening celebrating the outstanding people and groups who make Bury St Edmunds such a special place! Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! www.suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Ellie from my team is running the Ipswich Half Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for St Elizabeth Hospice. If you would like to support her, here is the link: stelizabethhospice.enthuse.com/pf/ellieames

Congratulations to Bury St Edmunds Deaf Association on 60 years of service to our community! From British Sign Language (BSL) courses to social clubs, the work of volunteers has made a real difference to so many lives. suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Fantastic to meet Nick Mackenzie, CEO of Greene King, to discuss how the Government can support pubs. Greene King are a brilliant company right at the heart of Bury St Edmunds, and I'll continue championing them in Parliament.

Fantastic to meet Nick Mackenzie, CEO of Greene King, to discuss how the Government can support pubs. Greene King are a brilliant company right at the heart of Bury St Edmunds, and I'll continuing championing them in Parliament.

When he should have been in Parliament, Nigel Farage was in the USA arguing for trade sanctions on Britain. Talking our country down, and pushing for higher prices. How unpatriotic. I raised this Point of Order in Parliament.👇

Equipping young people with real-world skills is vital for a strong economy, as well as a safer country. Delighted to have backed our excellent West Suffolk College to secure Government recognition as a Technical Excellence College.

Congratulations to Olav Kooij on winning the @tourofbritain.bsky.social Britain stage 2 yesterday here in Suffolk. Wonderful to see the peloton whizz through Stowmarket, and witness the legendary Geraint Thomas on his final race. Chapeau, Geraint!

Eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness. We must do more to treat them early. Encouraging to see the progress @nsft_mentalhealth are making to improve mental health care in Suffolk under the leadership of Caroline Donovan and Zoë Billingham.

Congratulations to the hip fracture team at the West Suffolk Hospital – ranked number one in England & Wales for the second year running! An incredible achievement, setting the standard for patient care in our community!

Congratulations to Amber Henshaw on opening her first jewellery studio at The Old Wool Warehouse in Bury St Edmunds! From market stalls to workshops and a new creative space – a brilliant example of local enterprise and talent! suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Moderate Israeli voices are calling out for an end to the terrible war in Gaza. Every week, tens of thousands march for peace. We must stand with them.

Mental health support is so important to get people back into work. This Government's Ten Year Plan will bring mental health services closer to communities across Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket.

Congratulations to all the finalists of this year’s Bury Free Press Community Awards! A fantastic celebration of the people and groups who make Bury St Edmunds such a special community! suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Great news for Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket: new and improved bus routes are on the way! 🚍 This is only possible thanks to £2.8m of funding from the Labour Government. Better buses mean stronger communities and more opportunities for local people. Link: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Cheers! 🍻 We've got a wonderful brewing tradition in Bury St Edmunds. Thrilled to support Greene King's £40m investment in our town, and in the future of brewing here. www.suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

My Listening Survey is open until the 31st of August. I want to hear from you about the issues that matter most in our community. Your views will help shape my priorities. Please take a few minutes to complete it here: forms.office.com/r/PLff699dsQ

Congratulations to all students at St Benedict’s Catholic School collecting GCSE results today! Your resilience and hard work shine through – especially Eva, whose determination through illness is inspiring. Wishing you all the very best for the future! www.suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE and BTEC results today! Your hard work and resilience have brought you to this moment. Whatever your next step, be proud of how far you’ve come – today is just the start of an exciting journey. #ResultsDay2025

Congratulations to Julie MacLeod on her retirement after two decades on our airwaves. From hospital radio to shaping RWSfm, Julie has been the voice of Bury St Edmunds and a true community champion. Wishing her every happiness in her next chapter! 🎙️ suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

The East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival kicks off tomorrow in the beautiful St Edmundsbury Cathedral. It's a lovely way to spend a summer's afternoon, and I'd recommend popping by! burystedmundsbeerfestival.com

Sunflowers have returned to Rougham! 🌻 Families can enjoy the beautiful fields, children’s activities and even pick their own stems just outside Bury St Edmunds. Open daily 9–5 while the blooms last. Details below.. 👇 #RoughamSunflowers suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Superbugs like MRSA and drug-resistant gonorrhoea are a growing threat. Now, scientists have used AI to create new antibiotics that could save millions of lives. A huge step forward - and a reason for hope! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Marking VJ Day with gratitude to all who served in the Far East and remembering those who never returned. Their courage and sacrifice helped secure the peace we enjoy today. We will never forget. #VJDay2025

Congratulations to all Thurston College students on your 99% pass rate in today’s #ALevelResults! Special mentions to Joseph Rivers & Megan Bouttell on securing places at the University of Oxford. Wishing the whole cohort every success in your next chapter! suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Good luck to everyone receiving their A-level, T-level, and BTEC results today! Whether you’re celebrating or facing unexpected news, remember this is just one step in your journey – not the whole story. #ResultsDay2025

Great to visit Restore earlier this week and see the incredible, compassionate support they offer to survivors of domestic abuse and their children. For over 50 years, they’ve provided safety, hope, and a path to rebuilding lives. Thank you to the whole team for what you do here in Suffolk!

I’ve long called for greater investment in skills and training locally, so I’m delighted West Suffolk College has been named the East of England’s new Construction Technical Excellence College. This will give people the skills for construction jobs – right here in our community!

People are finding it almost impossible to get an NHS dental appointment in Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket. The Government is helping to fix the crisis with 700,000 extra emergency appointments a year, but dentistry needs root-and-branch reform. Me for PoliticsUK 👇 politicsuk.com/dental-care-...

If, like me, you've been watching Ed Sheeran's latest music video, you might have spotted a few of the wonderful sights of Bury St Edmunds. First up, the British Sugar factory! Thank you for featuring our lovely town, Ed.

Summer trip to Yorkshire, where I grew up - a roaring fire was needed! While in York, I passed a Greene King pub - a familiar sight that felt close to home, with the brewery based in Bury St Edmunds.

The Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) programme is running this summer - giving eligible children in Suffolk free fun activities and meals. Check if your family qualifies & book early: eequ.org/suffolkhaf

Stowmarket’s temporary footbridge is a headache, especially for those with limited mobility or young children. It was due to be replaced in May but, after months of delay, little seems to be happening. I’ve written to Greater Anglia asking for clarity about these delays.

🎨 Uplifting to see art and mental health unite in Suffolk. Students from the University of Suffolk are creating calming, patient-informed artwork for local mental health wards – a collaboration with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust already making a difference. www.uos.ac.uk/about/news/a...

After his heart stopped for 10 minutes, Roger Field was saved by paramedics from West Suffolk Hospital. Great job by our local ambulance crews - their quick response gave him a second chance. suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Great to see Suffolk farmers and firefighters working together to tackle the growing threat of wildfires. These new adaptors mean faster access to water on farms - a simple innovation that could save crops, equipment, and lives. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My latest newsletter is out now! Catch up on what I've been working on locally and in Parliament – from casework to campaigns and community visits. Read it here: www.peterprinsley.org/news/newslet...

Have you had issues with FirstPort? Local residents have contacted me about problems with this managing agent. I’ve been raising their cases directly with the company and speaking in Parliament about rogue managing agents. Get in touch: [email protected]

I want to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas so I can better represent you, work with you, and focus on the issues that matter most to our community. It only takes a few minutes👇 forms.office.com/r/PLff699dsQ

Tess Kearney’s powerful placard protest in Great Barton led to real change - and now she’s rightly received national recognition. Her courage and advocacy show the impact of inclusive activism. Everyone deserves to be heard. Congratulations, Tess! suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...

Deeply saddened to learn that a man has died following a serious assault in Bury St Edmunds. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. www.eadt.co.uk/news/2535040...

Anglian Water is being forced to pay £62.8m after breaching its legal duties. Sewage spills. Poor oversight. Environmental harm. A damning indictment of a broken system. Water bosses must be held to account – no more excuses, no more pollution. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

I got in touch with Google the other month, and was delighted to welcome them to the beautiful Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds for a workshop last week. It was a fantastic opportunity to support local people growing their businesses and developing their careers online.

Had a fabulous lunch at the Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Charles Dickens stayed here a few times, and the hotel features in the Pickwick Papers! It's where Mr Pickwick and Sam Weller stay while passing through our "handsome little town."

What an incredible night for English football. You held your nerve, made history, and made the whole country proud. Congratulations Lionesses - European champions once again!

Come on England! 🦁