Blackburn with Darwen councillors have backed plans to introduce free leisure passes for armed forces personnel and veterans.

Tributes have been paid to a former Burnley player, who was “Claret through and through”, following his death aged 63.

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough in the Championship.

Valerien Ismael is looking for his first win after five games, with Rovers losing their last four. Victory against play-off rivals Middlesbrough would move them within two points, having lost only two ...