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  1. Middlesbrough v Blackburn: Did you know?

    Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough players playing in the ChampionshipGetty Images

    Middlesbrough have won their last two FA Cup games against Blackburn, with this their first meeting in the competition since a 1-0 home win in the 2001-02 fifth round.

    Meanwhile, Rovers are unbeaten in their past 10 away games against Middlesbrough in all competitions (W3 D7), and have already won 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium this season in the Championship.

  2. A red brick building on a road in Hartlepool which has a green Salaam Centre sign above the door. The windows are covered with white mesh.

  4. A firefighter's helmet in the foreground hangs from the side of a red and silver fire engine.

  5. The gates of the Meadows School. It is a large three-storey grey brick house with a brown door. It is surrounded by trees and shrubs.

  6. Graphic of the new Cleveland Police crest, which includes a gold crown at the top decorated with red, green and purple jewels. Below the crown is a shield featuring several images. Around the shield is a blue circle with "Cleveland Police" in white writing.

  7. Photo of fallen tree and debris in road with burned cars parked on the side. There are palm trees in the background and the sky is golden.

  8. A bright yellow ambulance.

  9. Forss returns but Jones and Doak futures unknown

    Middlesbrough forward Marcus Forss warming up before their game against Hull CityGetty Images

    Marcus Forss has made just four substitute appearances in the Championship this season

    Middlesbrough forward Marcus Forss is expected to return to the matchday squad for their FA Cup third round tie against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

    The Finland international has missed the past eight league games due to a recurrent hamstring injury but is back training with the squad.

    However, not participating on the weekend are midfielder Aidan Morris and defender Luke Ayling, although they may see a return to action next week.

    Meanwhile, Boro boss Michael Carrick has no update on the futures of Liverpool loanee Ben Doak and winger Isaiah Jones amid interest from other clubs.

    "There's interest and there's no getting away from that," Carrick told BBC Radio Tees. "But there's nothing for me to confirm either way at the moment."

    Boro coach Grant Leadbitter must serve a one-match touchline ban after admitting a charge of misconduct by the FA.

    Leadbitter will also pay a £1,000 fine after it was alleged he acted in an improper manner and/or insulted a match official around the tunnel area following the 1-1 draw with Cardiff on Saturday.

  10. Forward Hoppe leaves Middlesbrough

    Matthew Hoppe playing for MiddlesbroughRex Features

    Matthew Hoppe has made eight appearances for the United States

    Forward Matthew Hoppe has left Middlesbrough after having his contract terminated by mutual consent.

    The United States international, 23, joined Boro from Mallorca for £2.5m in August 2022 but made just six appearances, all as a substitute, for the club.

    Hoppe had loan spells with Scottish Premiership side Hibernian and Major League Soccer outfit San Jose Earthquakes in 2023.

    He scored six goals in 15 Bundesliga starts for Schalke in the 2020/21 season before moving to play for Mallorca in La Liga, where he made only five appearances.

  11. Mugshot of Boyle. He has a bald head and stubbly beard

  13. Gossip graphic including photo of Middlesbrough winger Isaiah Jones

  14. Mugshot of Dodds. He has short balding dark hair and a black stubbly beard

  15. Entrance drive to the two schools. There is a "Keep Clear" sign painted on the road. The school buildings are surrounded by trees and grass.

  16. Insp Leon Usher standing in police uniform outside lift designed as a blue police phone box. PC Scott Dobinson standing in police uniform outside. They both have short hair.

  17. Sea waves crash into the bottom of Saltburn Pier on a gloomy day. The long, tall structure has benches on its deck.

  18. Sheffield United's Harrison Burrows (left) celebrates

  19. An aerial view of the building well alight with several fire engines parked up and firefighters spraying water on to the flames.

  20. An entrance sign for The James Cook University Hospital is in the foreground of the photograph. In the background, a number of ambulances are parked outside the hospital's Regional Major Trauma Centre.

  21. Mugshot of Dismore. He is clean shaven and has dark hair, and is wearing a grey sweatshirt

  22. Two Championship games to be shown on ITV

    A TV camera at a Leeds United matchRex Features

    Two Championship fixtures have been selected for free-to-air TV coverage in the coming weeks.

    The all-Yorkshire game between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road on Sunday, 19 January (12:00 GMT) will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX.

    The Tees-Wear derby between Middlesbrough and Sunderland on Monday, 3 February (20:00 GMT) will also be screened live on ITV4 and ITVX.

    It is part of an agreement between Sky Sports, ITV and the EFL to give fans the chance to watch coverage of selected EFL and EFL Cup fixtures on free-to-air channels.

    There are five straight days of free-to-air coverage of the FA Cup third round, from this Thursday, across the BBC and ITV.

    The second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Tottenham at Anfield on Thursday, 6 February (20:00 GMT) will also be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX.

    You can find all this week's fixtures here.

  23. Red and gold fireworks illuminate the night sky behind the shadowy silhouette of the Elizabeth Tower, home of Big Ben, in Westminster.

  24. The large, round sinkhole is full of mud and water. It is surround by low plastic red fencing, with taller metal fences around it.