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5:19 pm, Thu 10 May 2012 Call for Venky's probe rejected

Premier League rejects Jack Straw's call for investigation into Venky's takeover of Rovers

The Premier League have dismissed Blackburn MP Jack Straw's calls for an investigation into Venky's takeover of Blackburn Rovers. They say they are confident the club will remain financially sustainable despite relegation last Monday.

Jack Straw had accused the Premier League of "a wilful neglect of its responsibilities" and called for an investigation into how the Indian poultry giants were persuaded to buy the club.

12:43 pm, Thu 10 May 2012 Granada Sport

Paul Hunt leaves Blackburn Rovers after asking owners to sack manager Steve Kean

Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that deputy chief executive Paul Hunt has left the club. It follows the leaking of a letter that Hunt had written to club owners Venky's in December, asking them to sack manager Steve Kean. Venky's have stood by Kean, however, despite the club's relegation on Monday.

Parents launch anti-violence campaign after son is killed by single punch

The parents of a man who died after he was attacked on a night out in Blackburn have launched a campaign to warn youngsters about the consequences of violence.

Pat and Dave Rogers launched the Every Action Has Consequences campaign in memory of their son Adam, who was killed by a punch from a 16-year-old.

Adam's parents now visit schools and colleges to warn teenagers about the dangers of violence and alcohol. Adam's father has also visited prisons where he helps with offender rehabilitation.