Blackburn Rovers have scored a brace of awards for helping young people get back into work.

The club have been awarded the Prince's Trust Football Excellence Award for the North West for the second year running.

The award recognises Rovers' support and dedication to the Prince's Trust which helps get young people get into the world of work.

Darran Bowles, a football development manager for the Trust in the North of England, said: "Working with Blackburn Rovers we are able to reach out and interest hundreds of young people in our local community and let them know about the opportunities we have to offer them.

"The club's facilities and practical support acts as a huge incentive on our courses which offer a fun yet structured way for young adults to gain qualifications, build-up confidence and become ready for the worlds of work and further training."

The Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service also helps the Prince's Trust by delivering the 'Team' programme for 16-25 year-olds in the Blackburn area.