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6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Alice Cunningham |Connor Bennett

Image caption, Jack Williams said his "hard upbringing" was the reason for his successA professional boxer who was made homeless as a child said it had made him the fighter he is today. Jack Williams, 29, from Ipswich, will fight at Portman Road stadium on 7 June as part of an undercard match during the Fabio Wardley and Justis Huni fight. He said he was "fit and ready" for the bout and told fans to expect "fireworks" during his display.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Connor Bennett |Alice Cunningham

Image source, Jonny Michell/ BBCImage caption, Worlingham RoadRunnerz "Together We Run" group meet on Sundays, to provide an inclusive experience for those battling long term illnessesA breast cancer survivor who found staying active helped her recovery has launched an inclusive running group for others with long-term illnesses. Michelle Hewitt, 45, co-founded Worlingham RoadRunnerz, near Beccles, Suffolk, in April 2020 before her own cancer diagnosis last year.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alice Cunningham |Connor Bennett

Image source, Stuart Howells/BBCImage caption, Ipswich Town Women celebrated their promotion to the Championship following their final match of the season on SundayIpswich Town expressed their exhilaration after being promoted to the second tier of women's football. Town took an 8-0 victory against Cheltenham Town during their final game of the Women's National League Southern Premier season at their home ground in Felixstowe.

Nov 10, 2024 | yahoo.com | Connor Bennett

Josh Bartlett wanted to put a smile back on Ipswich Town fans with his beer [Contributed]Generate Key TakeawaysAn Ipswich Town fan who brews football-themed beers has called time on his efforts now his club are back in the Premier League. Josh Bartlett, 38, was inspired to make Town-themed beers after watching a defeat at home to Derby in 2017 with the aim of "putting smiles back on faces".

Nov 9, 2024 | aol.com | Connor Bennett |Alice Cunningham

A tennis player who has represented Great Britain has inspired the next generation of sport stars at her old primary school. Justice Hall, 20, from Ipswich, first picked up a racquet at St Matthews Primary School when former British number one Elena Baltacha and her husband Nino Severino visited for an introductory session. The Elena Baltacha Foundation aims to give children from all backgrounds the opportunity to learn tennis and has helped Hall to achieve success in the sport.