Blackburn, North West, England News

Rovers takeover man's debt trail
The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time lying in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals.

Men bailed over suspicious death
Two men arrested by detectives investigating the suspicious death of a man in Blackburn are bailed.

Student sex: $120,000
Teacher Anna Blackburn was warned by a colleague that her affair with a student "would come back to haunt her".

Blackburn takeover tycoon forced to close company
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Blackburn bidder's firm shut down
A Bahrain-based company run by the man behind a 300m takeover bid of Blackburn Rovers has been instructed to cease trading by Bahrain authorities.

Wenger hails Arsenal's returning 'leader' F bregas after Blackburn win
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New closer Brian Fuentes chips in on Twins' two-hitter
Nick Blackburn kept the Mariners crossed up all day, while Fuentes met the Twins' expectations a day after being acquired from the Angels for a player to be named. Minnesota won its third straight game.

Walcott helps Arsenal triumph at Blackburn
THEO Walcott's sparkling early-season form continued yesterday as he scored again in Arsenal's 2-1 English Premier League victory at Blackburn Rovers. Walcott, who netted a hat-trick in a 6-0 home thrashing...

Arshavin goal gives Arsenal win at Blackburn
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Blackburn 1-2 Arsenal
Andrey Arshavin grabs the winner for Arsenal as they show the steel needed to overcome a combative Blackburn.