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  1. Lancashire players all gathered round George Balderson after he took a wicket in a match at Old Trafford

  3. A giant interactive light installation of jellyfish which is part of a light art trail in Blackpool. It is shone at night with the illuminated tentacles blowing in the wind. Families are seen looking at the display.

  4. Women using long wooden poles to pull a tractor for charity. They are in rows of two and all wearing black t-shirts which say: 'In memory of Will Pedley' as they pull it uphill over a stone bridge

  5. A blue and white sign at the entrance to a car park reading 'Wrightington Hospital'. A blue flag with the letters 'NHS' in white lettering is blowing in the breeze next to it.

  6. Mark Chilton in navy Lancashire clothing ahead of a match earlier this summer

  7. Staff striking outside Corpus Christi Catholic High School in Fulwood. Staff are holding signs protesting at the plan for the school to join an academy trust. They are all smiling. It is a cloudy day.

  8. An aerial view of the village of Silverdale with its houses and green gardens.

  9. Burnley 1-1 Derby County - fans' verdict

    A black banner with the words 'Your Opinions' written across in white lettering next to an image of a megaphone

    We asked for your thoughts after Derby County came back to snatch a point late-on and deny Burnley their first win of the season at Turf Moor on Saturday.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Burnley fans

    Paul: Very poor, uninspiring performance against a poor team.

    Mike: You go hire a manager who's been at 12 clubs in 13 years, no experience in English football and you expect him to rebuild a side in the Championship to survive in the Premier League. Alan Pace needs to give head a good hard shake. Team seems to have little or no direction.

    Michael: We seemed to be holding tight until the strange 90th minute substitution by Hayen that took off a left-back who had had a good game and brought on another right back. Two minutes later and the guy our left back had kept at bay for almost the whole game suddenly finds himself unmarked with a quarter of the pitch to himself. Nerves are bound to be there but what a strange sub to make.

    Gav: My view is give it 10 games as Hayen had limited pre-season and a completely new squad. You can still get play offs with 36 games to go. That said, the chopping and changing and lack of structure is a worry. I have no idea how we play and it's difficult to see what the plan is. This is on the board.

    Mark: Hopeless. Hayen definitely out of his depth, needs to go and now, his substitutions made no sense and were awful. I think if Hayen stays we're down. Team seem to not want to play for him, the only highlight was that we managed to score from a set-piece.

    Derby's Bobby Clark closes down Marcus Edwards of BurnleyGetty Images

    Derby County fans

    Per: Much improved, good point in the end and we could even had won the game. Sammie Szmodics was outstanding and Fuseini's pace is just what this team needs!

    Tim: Take the point, but we're not setting the division alight right now. Ozoh is a class apart, but the team lacks clear attacking intent. That said great goal at the death.

    Philip: Pathetic. I have followed Derby since 1965, this is by far the worst Rams (more like Lambs) team I have ever seen.

    John: Small acorns at the moment. Better structure and attractive movements. If their home form can improve then a safe midtable position is possible before Christmas. Top eight is a long stretch given the money available.

    Tim W: I've found some real hope for this side since the new signings. Ozoh is immense, and great having some speed in the team with Fuseini - best finish I've seen from Derby in ages (and best celebration!).

  10. A three-way split picture of Manchester United boss Michael Carrick, Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi and Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa

  11. Blame falls on Hayen for 'untidy' Burnley start

    Adam Cottier
    BBC Radio 5Live reporter

    Nicky Hayen raises his finger to his lips with a pensive look on his faceShutterstock

    Burnley fought and battled, but the fallibilities that have plagued them for too long once again sparked audible anger and dismay at Turf Moor.

    By the time Burnley play their next home game, they will be five days shy of a whole year without a home league win.

    It is an incredible statistic that headlines a sorry decline since their 2025 promotion back to the Premier League under Scott Parker.

    The man who replaced him, Nicky Hayen, is a head coach in charge of a team susceptible to errors and poor organisation.

    Having tinkered with substitutes late on against Derby, a gaping gap was left for Mo Fuseini to run into to score his stylish equaliser.

    It came as little surprise to regular watchers of the Clarets. They just need to be more disciplined and show more dynamism when it really matters.

    Burnley have been messy and untidy in so many areas this season and Hayen sits at the head of that in terms of responsibility.

    He admitted after seeing his team's late concession that he didn't know if he will be in charge after the break. The Belgian says he's a fighter, but no wins from eight games in the modern era is often enough to spark change.

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  13. Four anonymous students sit side by side outdoors with their backs to the camera, overlooking a campus-like setting. A black backpack rests beside them, and trees and buildings are softly blurred in the background.

  14. Grass padel courts with lines surrounded by glass and metal to keep the ball in play

  15. BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Graham Liver, who is wearing a suit white shirt and striped tie, is standing on stage in front of a Make a Difference Awards sign.

  16. Two grey squirrels are huddled together in woodland pine looking startled. There are tinges of red in their coats. There is a bunch of berries on some leaves.

  17. Eric Fawley is seated in a high-backed upholstered chair. He is closely examining his sketch book with the aid of a handheld magnifying glass.

  18. A large group of people with cycling helmets smile as they stand in front of a football pitch. They are standing in a long row, almost all of them wearing black shorts and with an assortment of coloured tops. In front of them are rows of orange seats, behind them the green pitch. Beyond that are further rows of orange seating with the word ARMFIELD written in white capital letters across the seats.

  19. Hayen admits he could be sacked at Burnley

    Burnley manager Nicky Hayen spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after they were denied their first three points since February when Derby County scored a stoppage-time equaliser in their 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.

    For a written selection of his quotes, click here.

    Hayen: 'I totally understand they're disappointed'

  20. Mixed feelings for Euell after draw from 2-0 up

    Preston North End interim manager Jason Euell spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after Paul Smyth's late equaliser denied the Lilywhites only their second win of the season.

    For a written selection of his quotes, click here.

    Preston North End's interim manager Jason Euell reacts during the Sky Bet Championship 2026/27 match between Queens Park Rangers and Preston North End.Getty Images

    Jason Euell has been placed in interim charge following Paul Heckingbottom's sacking

  21. An overview of Blackpool along the coast on a sunny day. The red Blackpool tower is on the right and the pier on the left. People are dotted along the promenade and cars and buses line the road alongside. The tide appears to be out, with only a few patches of sea along the sandy beach. The light has an golden, late afternoon in winter quality to it.

  22. Blue wrap-style housecoat displayed on a mannequin, featuring a white map-inspired pattern and handwritten script, tied at the waist

  23. Santa Claus and three festive helpers pose beside a heritage train carriage, with Santa carrying a large red sack and the others dressed in colourful elf costumes.

  24. Close-up portrait of Junior Slater with short brown hair, facing the camera indoors, with dark curtains in the background and wearing a bright coral-coloured top.

  25. Seren Smale in action for Lancashire