Meningitis killed footballer’s spouse
The spouse of former Blackburn Rovers footballer Colin Hendry died from meningitis soon after a tragic “chain of events” stemming from a botched liposuction operation, a coroner has ruled.

Blackburn owners stand behind Kean
Blackburn’s proprietors have insisted there is “definitely no truth” in rumours that supervisor Steve Kean is under strain. Speculation mounted about the Scot’s placement around the weekend right after Rovers were beaten three-2 by Fulham on Saturday, their fifth defeat in sixth matches.

Hendry’s tribute at wife’s inquest
Former Blackburn Rovers footballer Colin Hendry has described his wife as “stunning inside and out” at the inquest into her death.