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Skipper Luke Procter scored a seventh half-century of the season to see Northants to a nine-wicket win over Leicestershire

Skipper Procter says back-to-back Championship wins are 'special' for Northants

James Sales hit 135 for Northants against Leicestershire

Sales admits to ‘difficult year’ as he celebrates career-best century

Jack White is set to return to the Northants team for their clash with Leicestershire

Smith says it's 'about backing up' Derbyshire win for Northants

Scared fox gets trapped in goal netting...watch how he gets rescued

Scared fox gets trapped in goal netting...watch how he gets rescued

Little fox cubs play on a trampoline in Margret Norman's garden in Bedminster, Bristol.

Adorable family of fox cubs filmed jumping for joy on trampoline

Steelbacks head coach John Sadler (Picture: Peter Short)

Upbeat Sadler says qualification still in Steelbacks' hands despite Foxes defeat

Jimmy Neesham in action for the Steelbacks in the 2022 Blast campaign

Steelbacks square up to old pal Jimmy Neesham in crucial Blast clash at Foxes

Raphael Weatherall (right) received instructions from David Willey before bowling the final over during the T20 Vitality Blast match between Northamptonshire Steelbacks and Leicestershire Foxes (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Steelbacks denied as Foxes snatch tie with final-ball boundary

A pair of tiny fox kits, weighing 46 grams each, are being hand-reared by keepers at a safari park.

Cuteness overload: Watch as tiny Fennec Foxes are hand-reared

Minnie Hodson who celebrated her 100th birthday in Corby/Shaw Healthcare

Corby gran celebrates 100th birthday with card from King Power and The King

Ben Sanderson claimed his 500th wicket for Northamptonshire on the final day of the draw at Leicestershire

500-up for brilliant Sanderson as Northants play out draw with Foxes

George Scrimshaw could make his Northants debut in Friday's clash with Leicestershire

Scrimshaw in line for Northants debut as he is named in squad for Foxes trip

Video grab of Bob Dunlop's interaction with a friendly fox near his home in Littleport, Cambs.

Man develops heart-warming friendship with adorable wild fox

Protesters gather outside Jeremy Clarkson's farm shop in Chadlington, Oxon

Watch: Jeremy Clarkson’s brewery stormed by animal rights protesters

The Steelbacks celebrate a wicket in the win over Leicestershire Foxes (Picture: Peter Short)

Lynn and Zaib star as Steelbacks hammer rock-bottom Foxes

Billy McKim pictured in his GB kit at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964

Olympian Billy was a real hero of the local athletic community
The local athletic community has lost one of its heroes of yesteryear with the passing of Billy McKim aged 81, writes John Montgomery.
Jon Dunham

Chris Lynn smashed a superb 110 not out for the Steelbacks in their win over Leicestershire Foxes

Chris Lynn hammers superb century as Steelbacks thrash Foxes in Blast

Leicestershire Foxes' England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed

Steelbacks aiming to stay in top four touch as bottom two clash at County Ground

The deaths of two foxes, four rabbits and a badger all found dead in a lay-by with dog attack-like wounds could have been caused by illegal hunting. (RSPCA/SWNS)

2 foxes, 4 rabbits & badger found dead: RSPCA launch investigation

A severed cat's head found in a London children's playground could be the work of the infamous “UK Animal Killer” - five years after the police investigation was closed.

Severed cat head found in playground reignites UK Animal Killer fears

Rain washed out the second day of Northants' pre-season friendly against Leicestershire

Northants left frustrated as rain washes out second day of Foxes friendly

Hassan Azad scored 66 for Northants against his former county before retiring

Hassan Azad hits half-century as Northants fight back against Foxes

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023: Do they still exist in the UK and where can I see them?

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day: Where in UK to see the native species

Jimmy Neesham shone for the Steelbacks (picture: Peter Short)

It's a perfect 10 for new Steelbacks star Neesham

Chris Lynn and Jimmy Neesham delivered for the Steelbacks against Leicestershire (picture: Peter Short)

Lynn and Neesham shine as Steelbacks see off Foxes

Jimmy Neesham will make his debut for the Steelbacks against Leicestershire Foxes on Wednesday night

All-rounder Neesham set for Steelbacks debut as Foxes come to town

Northants return to action at the County Ground on March 28

Northamptonshire to host Cardiff UCCE and Durham in pre-season friendlies
It has been confirmed Northamptonshire will host Cardiff UCCE and Durham in pre-season friendly fixtures ahead of the new LV= Insurance county Championship campaign.
Jeremy Casey

Ben Smith is the new Northamptonshire batting coach

Sadler delighted as 'standout candidate' Smith takes on batting coach role at Co...

Ben Smith in batting action for Worcestershire

Ben Smith is named new batting coach at Northamptonshire

Saif Zaib

Steelbacks fail to finish with a flourish as Foxes grab win

Rob Keogh hit a 50 in the Steelbacks' loss to Birmingham Bears

Keogh half-century not enough as Steelbacks end Blast campaign with defeat to Be...

Rob Keogh impressed with the bat but the Steelbacks fell well short against the Foxes

More misery for Steelbacks as Foxes seal their first T20 win of the season

Goalkeeper Rhys Davies put the final touches on his move to Kettering Town along with Poppies assistant-manager John Ramshaw. Picture courtesy of Poppies Media

Poppies snap up goalkeeper Rhys

Steelbacks skipper Josh Cobb was in blistering form in two T20 friendly wins over Leicestershire Foxes

Skipper Josh Cobb and Tom Sole are the batting stars as Steelbacks warm up with ...

Ben Sanderson took two for 52 from 22 overs

Northants and Leicestershire heading for a stalemate after slow day at the Count...

Rob Keogh hit a century at Grace Road

Centurion Keogh happy as Steelbacks see off Foxes

David Ripley is backing Gareth Wade to recover from a tough night at Leicestershire (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Ripley backs Northants bowler Wade to bounce back after nervy night at Grace Roa...

David Ripley saw his Steelbacks side surrender a strong position in their defeat to Leicestershire Foxes (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Ripley rues costly time penalty as Steelbacks suffer sobering defeat to Foxes

David Ripley (right) is readying his Steelbacks side for the start of the T20 tournament (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Ripley knows Northants must be at their best to beat Foxes

Richard Gleeson is closing in on a return to action (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Gleeson set to miss start of Steelbacks' T20 campaign

Northants fought well with the ball before losing out with the bat (pictures: Kirsty Edmonds)

Ripley: Northants not smart enough in defeat to Foxes

David Ripley is hoping Northants can get off to a winning start in the One-Day Cup (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Northants seek timely boost as One-Day Cup begins

Rob Keogh claimed a wicket and hit a crucial 37 for the Steelbacks (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Ripley: Steelbacks didn't need rain to beat Foxes

Ben Duckett captained the Steelbacks but was dismissed early in their innings (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Steelbacks' clash with Leicestershire is cut short

FIVE STAR - teenager Saif Zaib claimed a five-wicket haul

Leicestershire play it safe and Northants bat their way to draw

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What film triggered the most complaints in 2015?

The Steelbacks cruised past Leicestershire Foxes at the County Ground (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Ripley salutes consistent Steelbacks after they return to the summit

Josh Cobb was dismissed for 30 against his former county Leicestershire

Northants up against it as batsmen fail to fire

Leicester City supporter...John Sharman of Desborough is hoping to cash in if Leicester City can win the premiership.
PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Leicester City fan from Desborough set to win Â£22,500 from Â£7.50 bet at start ...

Tommy Wright

Steelmen's new academy youngsters could face the Foxes

Harry Kane will be aiming to shoot down Manchester City when Tottenham Hotspur travel to the Etihad in a big game on Sunday

Leaders Leicester are still the outsiders for Sunday's showdown

Olly Stone celebrated three crucial wickets at the County Ground (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Steelbacks coach Ripley hails magic Stone

Olly Stone played a starring role for the Steelbacks (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Cobb and Stone shine as Steelbacks slay Foxes

David Ripley (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Ripley urges Steelbacks to respond against Foxes

Richard Levi (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Steelbacks star Richard sets sights on home tie