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'We've made the impossible happen' - Woolfenden reflects on Town's promotion

Swigging a bottle of Peroni in his full kit, Luke Woolfenden walks towards the tunnel where the media are waiting to talk to him after the 2-0 win against Huddersfield Town. “Luke Woolfenden. Premier League player for Ipswich Town. How does that

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Ipswich Witches legend John 'Tiger' Louis laid to rest

Ipswich Witches legend John “Tiger” Louis has been laid to rest this morning. The former British motorcycle speedway champion passed away last month at the age of 82. His funeral took place this morning at Seven Hills Crematorium in Ipswich

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McKenna to revel in promotion before contemplating 'humungous' jump to Premier League

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna says he's going to bask in the glow of back-to-back promotions before contemplating a 'humungous step up' to the Premier League. The Blues beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 at Portman Road this afternoon to secure second

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Town are PROMOTED! Some of the best pictures from the day

Ipswich Town beat Huddersfield 2-0 to be promoted to the Premier League this afternoon. Here are some of the best pictures of the day...

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Town are Premier League bound! AJ's player ratings from Huddersfield win

Ipswich Town secured promotion to the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Huddersfield Town at Portman Road. Alex Jones provides his player ratings. Vaclav Hladky Had one save to make - Huddersfield didn't test him at all. Perhaps that gives

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5 of the best crazy golf venues to visit this May bank holiday

Crazy golf is the only activity around that can combine pirates, spaceships and dinosaurs with a serious international sport and make it work. It's unique.  Here are five fantastic crazy golf courses in Suffolk you can visit this May bank holiday

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Woman given suspended sentence for perverting the course of justice

A mother of five who tried to persuade a witness in court proceedings involving her brother to drop the case has been given a suspended prison sentence. Sentencing 37-year-old Katie Wood, Judge Nicola Talbot-Hadley said she had been “poorly treated

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PROMOTED! Ipswich beat Huddersfield to secure Premier League place

Ipswich Town beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 at Portman Road to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League. Goals from Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson saw the Blues wrap up their campaign in style, returning to the top flight for the first time

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Best Suffolk producer and food/drink experience recognised at awards

The winners of the Best Suffolk Producer award, sponsored by The Hotel Folk, and the Food/Drink Experience award have been announced at the Suffolk Food and Drink Awards 2024. Here, we learn a little more about the winners and finalists in each

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WATCH: Town fans give team bus huge welcome into Portman Road

Fans gathered in the thousands to welcome the Town players to Portman Road ahead of their match today.  The team bus arrived at the ground for their game against Huddersfield at about 10.50am on Saturday.  Fans holding flags and flares

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Greens win Mid Suffolk by-election for Chilton Ward

The Green Party has won the Mid Suffolk Council by-election for Chilton Ward. Lorraine Baker won the seat with 589 votes, compared to the Local Conservative Steven Runciman’s 375, and Labour candidate Will Howman’s 285. The by-election for

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Recap as fans react to Town being promoted to Premier League

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Matchday Recap: How Ipswich Town's promotion-clinching day played out

2:42pm #itfc are back in the Premier League. Yes, I’m on the pitch. pic.twitter.com/Xd5mzKQCTF — Stuart Watson (@Stuart_Watson

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Awards honour local chef and fruit and veg farm

The winners of the Suffolk Food and Drink Awards 2024 have been announced, and this year Joey O'Hare of Husk in Thorington has received the title of Chef of the Year, while Sunshine and Green in Cavendish has won the Field to Fork award, sponsored

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Ed Sheeran will NOT be at Portman Road today

Suffolk superstar Ed Sheeran will not be making an appearance at Portman Road today for the crucial game against Huddersfield.  The Shape of You singer is currently stateside where he is set to perform at the Miami F1 race.  Speaking to Sky

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Urgent appeal launched to find missing man

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing man from Suffolk.  Police are "concerned" for Donovan Dinnie-Weall who was last seen at about 3am on on Friday in Pettaugh near Debenham.  He has been described as a black man, 5ft 3ins tall

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'Massive day' - Boxing star Fabio Wardley has fingers crossed for big game

Unbeaten British and Commonwealth heavyweight boxing champion Fabio Wardley will be backing his beloved Blues at Portman Road today - and believes they'll get the job done. Big puncher Wardley (17-0-1, 16KO) comes from Chantry in Ipswich and wears

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Freak results can happen... but I have utter faith in this band of Blues brothers

Ipswich Town are on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League following a 22-year absence. Stuart Watson gives his thoughts ahead of a momentous day.  The joyous scenes that followed Tuesday night's nerve-shredding 2-1 victory at Coventry

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Today is about Ipswich, but Huddersfield will be keen to spoil the Portman Road party

Ipswich Town take on all-but-relegated Huddersfield Town at Portman Road this afternoon (12:30pm). Alex Jones takes a look at the Terriers. Change, change, change Incredibly, Huddersfield are on their fourth manager of the season, having

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Stars of showbusiness and darts say Ipswich Town's success is 'fantastic'

Stars from the world's of showbusiness and darts have said it is 'fantastic' that Ipswich Town are on the brink of getting promoted back to the Premier League for the first time in 24 years. Rock star Rick Wakeman, who was a member of the band

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Promotion to Premier League would be 'phenomenal achievement' - George Burley

Reaching the Premier League would be a "phenomenal achievement" for Ipswich Town, according to the architects of the club's last promotion to the top flight in 2000. On Saturday the Tractor Boys face Huddersfield Town at Portman Road when a draw

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The Premier League is within touching distance - can Town hold their nerve?

Ipswich Town go into their clash against Huddersfield Town knowing that a point will be enough to secure promotion to the Premier League. Alex Jones previews the action. And here we are… 45 games, 27 wins, 12 draws and just six losses.

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Suffolk farmer hits out at HSE decision to drop routine farm safety inspections

A decision to halt Health and Safety Executive farm safety inspections has come under fire from a Suffolk farmers' leader.  National Farmers' Union (NFU) Suffolk council representative George Gittus, who farms near Bury St Edmunds, described the

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Elderly veteran awarded prestigious Nuclear Test Medal

A west Suffolk care home resident has been honoured with the Nuclear Test Medal for his national service contributions. Peter Powney-Jones, living at Brampton Manor in Newmarket, was bestowed with the recognition on April 19. The medal honours