Ipswich Town celebrated promotion with an open top bus parade in May. 

From celebrity superfans to fantasy league bargains, here's your essential briefing on the Tractor Boys ahead of their Premier League return. 

Everything you need to know about Premier League new boys Ipswich Town

The wellbeing dogs at the East of England Ambulance Service. 

More than 50 dogs have already signed up to the project, with another 90 currently waiting for assessment.

The doting dogs helping to raise spirits among ambulance staff

Frank Wainwright will be running more than 30 miles a day.

Frank Wainwright is aiming to complete a full circuit of England by running in a clockwise loop through all 42 cathedral cities.

Writer's epic ultramarathon challenge has power to 'transform lives'

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has been named Championship Manager of the Month. 

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has been named the Championship Manager of the Year, but just how far can he go?

The next 'special one'? How Mourinho's right-hand man woke sleeping giant

Norwich City's Jonathan Rowe (left) and Ipswich Town's Cameron Burgess battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at Portman Road, Ipswich. Picture date: Saturday December 16, 2023.
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Saturday's East Anglian derby could be a crucial match for both sides, as they vie for promotion to the Premier League.

Championship rivals ready for biggest clash in a decade

Stuart Webber was Norwich City's sporting director for six and a half years. 

Stuart Webber named five black footballers he said might have ended up "in jail" had they not made it as professionals.

Anti-racism groups slam 'ignorant' comments made by ex-sporting director

New Norwich City sporting director Ben Knapper took over in November after leaving Arsenal.

Norwich City can thrive in Premier League, new sporting director insists

Pat Godbold is still working part-time at Ipswich Town, after first walking through the doors way back in 1954. 

Pat Godbold first started working at Portman Road in 1954, and is still going strong at the age of 88. 

Sir Bobby Robson's former PA still working at club, aged 88

Sydney van Hooijdonk (left) and Kieffer Moore (right) both sealed deadline day moves. 

ITV News Anglia rounds up all the comings and goings for the region's clubs on the final day of the winter transfer window.

Deadline Day: Son of Dutch legend and striker back for Moore among new faces

Luton Town's Elijah Adebayo with the match ball after his hat-trick during the Premier League match at Kenilworth Road, Luton. Picture date: Tuesday January 30, 2024.
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Elijah Adebayo is the first Luton Town player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League, but his route to the top has been far from straightforward.

The hat-trick hero with the long name who took the long route to the top

Jordan Gill is loving life again after opening his new gym. 

Jordan Gill attempted to take his own life last year, but has now opened a new gym to help others battle their own demons. 

Boxer who tried to take his own life opens new gym to help others

The Ukrainian president spoke to International Editor Emma Murphy as the US and UK weigh up whether to ease restrictions on long-range missiles.

Zelenskyy tells ITV News Ukraine needs long-range missiles 'to survive'

It is expected the US and UK will allow Ukraine more discretion in its deployment of long range missiles, writes Robert Peston from the PM's plane.

Starmer to Putin: 'You started the conflict'

The government-commissioned investigation sign-posted problems with the nation's overall health, surgery waiting times and misplaced budget spending.

NHS in 'critical condition' major report warns as Starmer promises reform

A screengrab of Lynsey Courtney and her son, Callum.

Lynsey Courtney's family spoke of the heartache they've endured after learning she had been misdiagnosed as not having the disease years before her death.

Family of NI mum who died of cancer after 'misread' test join calls for inquiry

New research shared exclusively with ITV News estimates that 1.5 million children in the UK have poor access to childcare. 

Estimated 1.5 million children in UK live in a childcare desert

Born prematurely or in need of intensive care, they were admitted to hospital in East Jerusalem while their parents returned home to Gaza.

Gazan parents share agony of being separated from babies across border 

The research, shared exclusively with us by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, found the name most commonly mentioned in the groups was Tommy Robinson.

Exclusive data shows 327% rise in far-right activity during summer riots

Speaking to ITV News Rachel Reeves defended cutting the winter fuel payment so quickly when pressed on why she did not wait until next year.

Andy Ward

Sports Journalist, ITV News Anglia