Lancashire Constabulary said officers were called to a report of criminal damage to the church building and a number of gravestones in Leyland.

Brian O’Keeffe, spokesperson for the sponsors, added: “The betting for the Boylesports Irish Grand National is as temperamental as the weather at the moment and while Haiti Couleurs looks set to head ...

Liverpool will claim the title with five matches remaining if Arsenal lose against Ipswich at Portman Road and they see off Leicester on Sunday.