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Hannah Turner has her hand raised, left, after winning the WKU world title in Germany. Right, with her coaches Rich Gent and Lyndon Knowles

'I believe I can improve' - Suffolk fighter wins world title in Germany

Ipswich Town remembers fans who passed in 2023. From left: Irene Davey, Peter Taylor and Mason Fountain.

Ipswich Town remembers fans who passed in 2023. From left: Irene Davey, Peter Taylor and Mason Fountain.

Ipswich Town FC

Ipswich Town pays tribute to the 105 fans who passed away in 2023

Matilda Powling won two silver medals at the British Championships in Great Yarmouth

Matilda Powling won two silver medals at the British Championships in Great Yarmouth

Podium finishes for 15-year-old skater who underwent operations at Championships

Pelé and Ipswich Town legend Russell Osman

Pelé and Ipswich Town legend Russell Osman

'Everyone loved him': Town legend and Victory star shares touching tribute for Pelé

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Suffolk village to host county cricket champions Surrey in showpiece clash

Fans are rallying to get Mildenhall Speedway back on track

Fans are rallying to get Mildenhall Speedway back on track

Save our club: Speedway fans rally to keep Suffolk team on track

Leiston players, left to right, Will Davies, Joe Marsden and Ben Fowkes celebrate a goal. Leiston have made a super start to the season.

Leiston players, left to right, Will Davies, Joe Marsden and Ben Fowkes celebrate a goal. Leiston have made a super start to the season.

Suffolk non-league football is in great shape right now... and here's why

Jason Doyle, who Witches owner Chris Louis is keen to have back in 2023.

Jason Doyle, who Witches owner Chris Louis is keen to have back in 2023.

Ipswich Witches

Jason Doyle update - will he be back with Ipswich Witches in 2023?

Danny King in action at Owlerton.

Danny King in action at Owlerton.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches well beaten in final Premiership clash

Jason Doyle leads Matej Zagar at Belle Vue

Jason Doyle leads Matej Zagar at Belle Vue

Ipswich Witches

No miracle in Manchester for Ipswich Witches

$King\'s Lynn Town will face either Stocksbridge Park Steels or Ashington in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.$ $King\'s Lynn Town will face either Stocksbridge Park Steels or Ashington in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.$

Linnets to discover FA Cup fate tomorrow

Jason Doyle inside Brady Kurtz in heat six.

Jason Doyle inside Brady Kurtz in heat six.

Ipswich Witches

Witches 38 Aces 52- Night of woe for Ipswich as Belle Vue triumph

Ipswich owner Chris Louis, left, and team manager Ritchie Hawkins.

Ipswich owner Chris Louis, left, and team manager Ritchie Hawkins.

Ipswich Witches

'We can beat anyone'... Witches boss upbeat ahead of play-offs

Action from heat five.

Action from heat five.

Ipswich 53 Wolves 37: Table-topping Witches show no mercy

Changes have been made to Ipswich Witches line-up

Changes have been made to Ipswich Witches line-up

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches ring the changes.... two riders out, two riders in

Ipswich Town take on Needham Market in a pre-season friendly at Bloomfields this afternoon.

Ipswich Town take on Needham Market in a pre-season friendly at Bloomfields this afternoon.

Predicting where Suffolk's non-league sides will finish this season

Erik Riss ahead of team-mate Danyon Hume and a fast charging Craig Cook in heat seven.

Erik Riss ahead of team-mate Danyon Hume and a fast charging Craig Cook in heat seven.

Ipswich Witches

Witches rocked as star rider breaks leg in Polish track crash

Erik Riss chasing Max Fricke in heat four.

Erik Riss chasing Max Fricke in heat four.

Ipswich Witches

Witches 50 Aces 40: Super Ipswich back on top

The Witches team pictured after their win at Wolverhampton - the first time earlier this season. They have since won again at Wolves this week! Left to right: Ben Barker, Danyon Hume, Jason Doyle, Troy Batchelor, Erik Riss, Paul Starke and Danny King.

The Witches team pictured after their win at Wolverhampton - the first time earlier this season. They have since won again at Wolves this week! Left to right: Ben Barker, Danyon Hume, Jason Doyle, Troy Batchelor, Erik Riss, Paul Starke and Danny King.

Ipswich Witches

Mike Bacon: Ipswich Witches can win the league. Here's why...

Troy Batchelor at Wolves

Troy Batchelor at Wolves

Ipswich Witches

Wolves 43 Ipswich 47: Stunning Witches top the table

Ipswich's Paul Starke

Ipswich's Paul Starke

Ipswich Witches

Crashes, curfews and no points for Witches

Danny King and Jason Doyle celebrate after their Super Heat result.

Danny King and Jason Doyle celebrate after their Super Heat result.

Ipswich Witches

Exciting Foxhall drama as Witches win in Super Heat final race

Ben Barker rears ahead of Benjamin Basso and Danyon Hume in heat eight.

Ben Barker rears ahead of Benjamin Basso and Danyon Hume in heat eight.

Witches crash out after dramatic night of speedway

Premiership Pairs round two winners Ipswich. From the left, Danyon Hume, Troy Batchelor and Jason Doyle.

Premiership Pairs round two winners Ipswich. From the left, Danyon Hume, Troy Batchelor and Jason Doyle.

Doyle and Batchelor bring the Foxhall house down with Pairs victory

Jason Doyle goes up the inside of Steve Worrall, to take the lead in the opening heat at Wolves, where the Witches won recently.

Jason Doyle goes up the inside of Steve Worrall, to take the lead in the opening heat at Wolves, where the Witches won recently.

Ipswich Witches

'We need to step up more and support him': Witches skipper on Doyle

Jack Thomas clatters into Ben Barker after rearing in heat four.

Jack Thomas clatters into Ben Barker after rearing in heat four.

Ipswich Witches

Stars 43 Witches 47: Doyle breaks Lynn hearts as Ipswich rejoice in Norfolk

Jason Doyle and Ben Barker get the Witches off to a great start in heat one.

Jason Doyle and Ben Barker get the Witches off to a great start in heat one.

Ipswich Witches

Battling Witches take it to a last heat decider against the Aces

Jack Thomas crashes out behind Troy Batchelor and Kings Lynn's Josh Pickering in heat four.

Jack Thomas crashes out behind Troy Batchelor and Kings Lynn's Josh Pickering in heat four.

Ipswich Witches

Witches 46 Stars 44: Doyle holds his nerve as Witches go top of the table

Paul Starke and Danyon Hume head for a 5-1 in heat two.

Paul Starke and Danyon Hume head for a 5-1 in heat two.

Ipswich Witches

Witches 46 Wolves 44. Sensational finish at Foxhall as Ipswich win

Erik Riss and Jason Doyle head for an opening heat 5-1.

Erik Riss and Jason Doyle head for an opening heat 5-1.

Ipswich Witches

Poor show from Witches as they throw away big lead

The Witches team pictured after their win at Wolverhampton.

The Witches team pictured after their win at Wolverhampton.

Ipswich Witches

'Not many people will win at Wolves'... Ipswich Witches boss joy

Ben Barker in trouble in heat seven.

Ben Barker in trouble in heat seven.

Stunning Witches thrash Wolves as Doyle sees Ipswich home

Danny King battling inside Matej Zagar in heat nine.

Danny King battling inside Matej Zagar in heat nine.

Brilliant Witches trump the Aces with cracking 47-43 victory

Witches team boss Ritchie Hawkins, hopes his side can get their Premiership season off to a winning start tonight.

Witches team boss Ritchie Hawkins, hopes his side can get their Premiership season off to a winning start tonight.

Ipswich Witches

'We have done all our practice'... Hawkins rallies the Witches

Ben Barker, back at Foxhall again

Ben Barker, back at Foxhall again

Ipswich Witches

Dramatic swoop by Ipswich Witches for Ben Barker as Aussie ace is dropped

Jason Doyle inside Benjamin Basso and Cameron Heeps in heat six.

Jason Doyle inside Benjamin Basso and Cameron Heeps in heat six.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich 40 Peterborough 50: Witches mauled by Panthers on opening night

Ipswich Witches 2022: From the left, team manager Ritchie Hawkins, Troy Batchelor, Jason Doyle, captain Danny King, Anders Rowe, Erik Riss, promoter Chris Louis. Kneeling, Cameron Helps and Danyon Hume.

Ipswich Witches 2022: From the left, team manager Ritchie Hawkins, Troy Batchelor, Jason Doyle, captain Danny King, Anders Rowe, Erik Riss, promoter Chris Louis. Kneeling, Cameron Helps and Danyon Hume.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches' opening night clash is OFF

Witches team boss Ritchie Hawkins: Excited about the season ahead.

Witches team boss Ritchie Hawkins: Excited about the season ahead.

Ipswich Witches

'We've improved the most'... Ipswich Witches boss ahead of new season

Mike Bacon chats to Needham Market 'keeper Marcus Garnham ahead of Saturday's huge FA Trophy last eight clash at Bloomfields, between Needham and Conference leaders Stockport County.

Mike Bacon chats to Needham Market 'keeper Marcus Garnham ahead of Saturday's huge FA Trophy last eight clash at Bloomfields, between Needham and Conference leaders Stockport County.

Non-League Football

'Two steps from Wembley'.... with Needham Market's Marcus Garnham

Drew Kemp in flying action for the Witches last season. But the Ipswich asset will be a Wolves rider in 2022.

Drew Kemp in flying action for the Witches last season. But the Ipswich asset will be a Wolves rider in 2022.

Drew Kemp's future is with us... Witches boss Chris Louis

Chris Louis chatted to Mike Bacon about the upcoming speedway season and much more, including his role at the BSPA.

Chris Louis chatted to Mike Bacon about the upcoming speedway season and much more, including his role at the BSPA.

Ipswich Witches

Podcast: Chris Louis on Witches 2022, new tracks, new riders and a new role

Stowmarket Town boss Paul Musgrove, gunning for promotion to Step 3 with his team.

Stowmarket Town boss Paul Musgrove, gunning for promotion to Step 3 with his team.

Non-League Football

'No fears'... Stowmarket Town boss on back-to-back promotion hopes

The Witches have finalised their 2022 squad.

The Witches have finalised their 2022 squad.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches complete their 2022 line-up as former GP star returns

Ipswich Witches now have five riders signed for 2022.

Ipswich Witches now have five riders signed for 2022.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches announce two more signings for their 2022 team

Paul Starke, leading the pack at Belle Vue for the Witches after joining half way through last season.

Paul Starke, leading the pack at Belle Vue for the Witches after joining half way through last season.

Ipswich Witches

'It's a cool club'... Ipswich Witches announce two more riders for 2022

Huge disappointment for Chris Louis from his Witches team of 2021.

Huge disappointment for Chris Louis from his Witches team of 2021.

Ipswich Witches

Chris Louis big Q&A: What now for the Witches? What now for speedway?

Drew Kemp leads into the first bend in heat four.

Drew Kemp leads into the first bend in heat four.

Ipswich Witches

Witches thrashed in final home clash: Ipswich 37 Peterborough 53

The Witches entertain the Panthers tonight at Foxhall

The Witches entertain the Panthers tonight at Foxhall

Ipswich Witches

Witches have a new No.1 ahead of final Foxhall date tonight

Tough night for the Witches at Sheffield

Tough night for the Witches at Sheffield

Ipswich Witches

Sheffield Tigers 52 Ipswich Witches 38: Brilliant King can't halt defeat

Craig Cook, who is taking a break from the sport.

Craig Cook, who is taking a break from the sport.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches ace takes break due to mental health issues

Jason Crump takes the win in heat six.

Jason Crump takes the win in heat six.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches 36 Wolverhampton Wolves 54: Shocking Witches mauled by table-toppers

Ipswich and Wolves take to the circuit at Wolverhampton earlier in the season. Tonight they clash at Foxhall.

Ipswich and Wolves take to the circuit at Wolverhampton earlier in the season. Tonight they clash at Foxhall.

Ipswich Witches

Witches boss calls for pride as league leaders head to Foxhall

Jake Allen in trouble in heat eight against Sheffield, as the Witches lost.

Jake Allen in trouble in heat eight against Sheffield, as the Witches lost.

Ipswich Witches

Mike Bacon: Where has it all gone wrong for the Witches?

Jason Crump inside Adam Ellis in heat six with Jake Allen the rider in blue.

Jason Crump inside Adam Ellis in heat six with Jake Allen the rider in blue.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches 41 Sheffield Tigers 49: What a bad night for Witches....