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  1. Emil Hansson in action fro Birmingham City

  2. BBC graphic showing Plymouth manager Tom Cleverley, new Huddersfield striker Alfie May, Richard Kone of Wycombe and Blackpool boss Steve Bruce

  3. Stretch of promenade between Norbreck and Anchorsholme in Blackpool showing tramlines, parked cars and houses

  4. A baby orangutan being carried by its mother's arms. The baby's eyes are open while its mother looks away.

  5. Kiran Carlson plays a shot

  6. A police officer in hi-vis jacket taken from the back with a police car in the background

  7. Send your pictures and stories of why you love Burnley

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    Burnley supporter on pitch celebrating at Turf MoorMatt

    On Monday, we asked you to tell us why you fell in love with Burnley and some of your favourite moments supporting them.

    You have already been getting in touch with your photos and stories and here is just a taste from Matt:

    "I have so many amazing memories of supporting Burnley. From my first – the nail-biting Championship play-off final at Wembley in May 2009 – to the latest, a sun-drenched day at Loftus Road in April 2025 celebrating our promotion to the Premier League.

    "And all the memories have one thing in common – making them with my family. My dad successfully managed to indoctrinate me and my three siblings into supporting the club as kids, and despite the moral ambiguity of signing us up for years of stress without our consent, we'll always be grateful for it.

    "Supporting Burnley and experiencing all the ups and downs together has created so many incredible memories, and a bond I'll never take for granted.

    "My family are all in different places now - we don't get together as much as we used to - but our love of Burnley keeps us connected. In every goal celebration, every shout at the ref, in every gut-wrenching equaliser, we're all together, always.

    "This picture is that for me. May 2016, on the hallowed pitch of Turf Moor, the joy of promotion written on my dad's face, and on mine behind the camera. My dad, the reason our family has this Burnley bond, the reason for all our shared stress and heartbreak and joy, the reason for moments like these. Moments that mean everything. Thank you, dad. Thank you for all the memories."

    Join the conversation and send your best photos about why you love the Clarets.

    Your first visit to the stadium? A special kit? An amazing away trip?

    Send us your pictures and stories

  8. A photo released to the jury of Anthony Cleary, in a blue t-shirt and baseball cap, and Elias Morgan, with brown hair and a dark blue jacket, standing together with throngs of festivalgoers in the background at Glastonbury.

  9. Exterior of Teesside Crown Court. It is a large three-storey red brick building with long dark windows and a large porch supported by four yellow stone columns.

  10. Andrew McIntyre's mugshot. He has short brown hair, greying at the sides and a short brown beard

  11. A large fake stuffed Labubu toy resting on top of bags of smaller dolls that have been seized. The large toy is pink with ears like a rabbit and a pale embroidered face with zigzag teeth, big eyes and a small red nose

  12. CGI image of how the Cottam Parkway railway station could look. It is a single storey building with wheelchair access up to a single platform with a red brick building to the side

  13. 'It was sad to leave Preston but I didn't want to retire' - Evans

    Evans: 'I loved it at Preston'

    Former Preston North End striker Ched Evans is pleased he could leave the club this summer on good terms.

    The 36-year-old was offered a coaching role at the Championship side but instead opted for a return to League Two club Fleetwood Town for a third spell.

    "It took me months to make a decision because ultimately if I take the [coaching] job, I'm retired," Evans told BBC Radio Lancashire.

    Evans made eight substitute appearances in the Championship last season but still maintains a good relationship with manager Paul Heckingbottom.

    "I had to accept it and as the manager, he has a plan.

    "We left on really good terms, I wish him all the best. Although it was a sad thing because I loved it at Preston, the love for football outweighed that."

    Listen to the full interview and more on BBC Sounds

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  14. BBC graphic featuring MK Dons striker Aaron Collins, Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth, Darrell Clarke of Bristol Rovers and Swindon boss Ian Holloway

  15. Susan Halliday has blonde hair and a dark blue jacket

  16. Large white wind turbines can be seen spread across the landscape in this computer generated image.

  17. Mason Crance holds a cricket ball to acknowledge fans at the Old Trafford cricket ground

  18. Freya Kemp in action for Hampshire

  19. Drone shot of the former industrial site

  20. Richard Kone

  21. Colin Hendry has blonde hair and is wearing sunnies, a white shirt and dark jacket.

  22. Ched Evans (right) in action for Preston North End against Norwich City at Carrow Road

  23. An image of planet earth from space.

  24. 'Big loss but understandable' - fans on Trafford exit

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    Former Burnley goalkeeper James TraffordGetty Images

    We asked for your views on James Trafford leaving for Manchester City this summer and who might be brought in as a replacement.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Lee: He was superb for us last season and arguably got us into the automatic spots. But he is unproven in the Premier League and he alone would not keep us up. Great business for us and wish him all the best. Need to reinvest the money wisely to give us the best chance of survival.

    Hugh: We will miss you so much - wish you and your family all the best in the future and thanks so much for everything. You have been awesome.

    Simon: Big loss but understandable. I want Aaron Ramsdale but he is now being linked with Newcastle so that is maybe unlikely. He is unworthy of his unlucky brand and a fantastic keeper.

    Richard: Probably go all out for Nick Pope.

    Gav: Trafford has the capabilities to be England's number one - just not right now. Last season flattered him, playing behind a very defensive framework that kept threats away. While his shotstopping is world class, crosses into the box for huge, athletic players are his undoing and Premier League teams all know this. In terms of a replacement, I'm fine with Sam Johnstone or Nick Pope as they are quality and proven operators. We don't need world-class ball players.

    Robin: It was inevitable but Trafford and Josh Brownhill leaving just as we make it back to the Premier League? Doesn't bode well.

    David: Johnstone or Stefan Ortega.

    Jack: I know he's getting older but the suggestion that Johnstone might be coming seems the best option at the moment. I've always thought he's a great goalkeeper.