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  1. A woman with a light-coloured jacket and royal blue leggings walk a white-haired dog in a blue harness along a park pathway.

  2. Steph Elwood, in blue overalls and cap, standing in the doorway of a heritage steam locomotive cab. She is smiling broadly.

  3. Masterstroke move, turning point - or desperation?

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    Jamie Vardy in a grey and red striped Cremonese shirt in action during a gameGetty Images

    Burnley made a surprise move for 39-year-old striker Jamie Vardy on a deal until the end of the season.

    The former Leicester City and England forward was a free agent after leaving Italian side Cremonese at the end of last season.

    But, what do Burnley fans make of the signing and can Vardy help fire them to an immediate return to the Premier League?

    We asked for Clarets supporters to give us their views and here is a selection of what they have had to say:

    Tom: I think it's a good bit of business. He is a known finisher and can help us get some goals. Better than what we already have and he can also help be a leader and adds valuable experience to the side.

    Steve: We don't currently have a single striker at the club who knows how to score a goal, so an ancient Vardy can only be an improvement.

    Philip: He loved scoring at Turf Moor for Leicester so hopefully he can get our season up and running. Everything feels a bit late at Burnley thus far but Jamie Vardy could be a turning point. Good signing for both parties.

    Bob: What a ridiculous thing to do! Not taking anything away from his past achievements but that was then and this is now. We've already got Kyle Walker, do we need another one at the end of their career?

    Alex: Yes he's getting on, but his experience and goalscorer's instinct will be a great asset.

    John: In the situation we are now in, I am happy we have signed Vardy. He may score some goals but we should never have got ourselves into this mess. If we knew we were letting Zian Flemming go, we should have signed a new striker weeks ago.

    Derek: Strikes of desperation! Jamie Vardy and Ashley Barnes up front would be a great combo 10 years ago. I fear we will be following Leicester this season!

    Martin: This might be a masterstroke. Yes, he's getting on now, but used wisely could prove to be the goalscorer we need.

  4. Blue and white police tape and branded police van with red and yellow pattern.

  5. Ellen and Terry in winter coats and knitted hats embrace outdoors at night by an illuminated fountain, with city buildings and lights in the background.

  6. An image of Nigel Swales and Mark Clifford shaking hands in front of a green bush and a memorial bench. Both are wearing grey suits and red ties. Mark is smiling.

  7. A young woman at a DJ deck, surrounded by music equipment

  8. A stock image of a woman looking at her mobile phone, which she holds with both her hands.

  9. Emma Jones of The Blaze

  10. Are you happy with the Vardy signing?

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    Jamie Vardy smiles while wearing a dark red Cremonese training top in May 2026Getty Images

    Striker Jamie Vardy has returned to English football after signing for Burnley on a one-year deal.

    The 39-year-old was a free agent after leaving Italian club Cremonese at the end of last season following 13 years with Leicester City previously.

    Vardy has won the Premier League, FA Cup and the Championship twice in a career in which he has scored 324 senior goals in 727 games.

    • Burnley fans, are you happy with the signing of Vardy?

    • What are your expectations for Vardy this season?

    Let us know your thoughts here and we will share a selection of the responses.

  11. Aerial shot of the St Annes International Kite Festival. The image is taken from St Annes beach showing huge kite displays with people and vehicles on the sand. In the distance is St Annes Promendade and Blackpool including the Big One ride at the Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower. It is a sunny day.

  12. Jamie Vardy claps his hands

  13. External view of the Thanksgiving Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, on Whinney Heys Road in Blackpool. It is a detached building with grass and trees surrounding it and residential houses in the distance. The image is taken on a cloudy day.

  14. A police officer in uniform adds a black piece of paper with the words 'Closure Order' on to the glass frontage of a vape shop.

  15. A woman is smiling at the camera and is standing in a ballroom with a stage in the background. She is wearing a light blue dress with a necklace and earrings comprising of stars.

  16. Aaron McLean, Final Score EFL pundit

  17. Hayen reacts as Burnley lose again to Bristol City

    Burnley manager Nicky Hayen walks into Turf Moor before his side's late 2-1 loss to Bristol CityGetty Images

    Burnley manager Nicky Hayen

    Burnley manager Nicky Hayen spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after their late 2-1 home defeat to Bristol City left them bottom of the Championship. For a written selection of his quotes click here.

    Hayen: 'It was a difficult afternoon'

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  19. Heckingbottom hails Preston after win against Blackburn

    Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom applauds his players during their first league win of the seasonGetty Images

    Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom

    Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after they recorded their first league win of the season by beating Blackburn Rovers 2-1. For a written selection of his quotes click here.

    Heckingbottom: 'It's vital in this league'

  20. EFL football

  21. Yo Hirakawa celebrates scoring Bristol City's winner at Burnley

  22. A large sculpture curves round in the shape of a tornado cloud made from many metal pipes jutting at different angles to create a flowing appearance.

  23. A man, who is wearing a tux, and a woman, who is wearing a white ball gown, are dancing in the middle of Blackpool Tower Ballroom.