Essex

Amelia Kemp's brilliant 88 not out was not enough to stop Northants Steelbacks Women losing to Essex

Stunning Kemp effort not enough as Steelbacks Women are outclassed by Essex

The Prodigy on stage at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes, headlining their Warrior’s Dance festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Photo by David Jackson.

Live Review: The Prodigy celebrate triumphant return to The National Bowl

Steelbacks Women head coach David Ripley

Ripley targeting Finals Day double as Steelbacks Women take on top tier Essex

Chris Lynn is an injury concern for the Northants Steelbacks (Picture: Peter Short)

Darren Lehmann admits to injury concern over key man for in-form Steelbacks

Calvin Harrison claimed career-best figures of five for nine as the Steelbacks thrashed Essex on Friday night (Picture: Peter Short)

Calvin Harrison praises Steelbacks big-hitters Chris Lynn and David Willey

Essex coach Chris Silverwood

No excuses from coach Chris Silverwood as Essex are crushed by the Steelbacks

Calvin Harrison celebrates claiming his fifth wicket to wrap up the Steelbacks victory (Picture: Peter Short)

Lehmann happy as another brilliant all-round Steelbacks show overpowers Essex

Ben Sanderson celebrates claiming the early wicket of Paul Walter (Picture: Peter Short)

Magnificent seven for superb Steelbacks as Essex are thrashed

Northants are chasing a seventh straight win in the Vitality Blast (Picture: Peter Short)

Steelbacks to stay on the attack as they target seventh Blast win against Essex

Amelia Kemp top-scored with 49 as the Steelbacks beat Derbyshire in the Vitality County Cup

Kemp and Drinkell shine as Steelbacks Women set up Essex quarter-final date

Roots Hall, home of Southend

Cobblers announce details of fourth pre-season friendly

Parkdean Resorts is offering new attractions for the whole family to enjoy

Inside a £10m revamp of two seaside holiday parks - breaks from £112

Parkdean Resorts is about to reopen two of its holiday parks after spending £10 million on improvements

Inside the £10m revamp of two coastal holiday parks - breaks from £112

Chocolatier Jen Lindsey-Clark was enlisted to create the festive coins.

The monarchy have been immortalised – on chocolate coins

Debuting State Fayre festival announces first set of names for 2026

Jamie Saunders had a rotten day turned around in spectacular style thanks to his spot the ball skills

Builder’s bad day turns to joy as he wins £30,000 classic BMW
When Jamie Saunders woke up to a puncture, he feared the worst — until a £30,000 dream car pulled up outside his Essex home
Gareth Butterfield

BOTB's most expensive prize giveaway yet is this £830,000 house in Essex

See inside this £830,000 house you can win for just £1

Mark Arnull, Reform UK leader of West Northamptonshire Council.

WNC still planning legal action over asylum hotel use despite Epping ruling

Jack Baldwin

Baldwin explains decision to quit Cobblers and sign for Colchester

Jack Baldwin

Colchester boss 'really grateful' to Northampton after landing Cobblers defender

SOLD: Flat 3 in Islington Court, Islington Road, Towcester

Towcester flat needing improvement sold at auction

Essentia provides operators with a reliable service network and selection of exclusive perks in the event of any unforeseen circumstances

St Andrew’s Healthcare partners with Electrolux Professional for bespoke service...

A groom accidently mixing up his words whilst saying his vows.

Watch: Funny moment groom mixes up his vows on wedding day

The Northants Steelbacks Women's squad for the 2025 season

Coach Ripley unveils Northants Steelbacks Women squad for 2025

Some of Team St Andrew's

St Andrew's Healthcare named as one of the UK's best employers

Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car.

Watch: Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car

Kat Parsons (left) with Taryn Moreland of Acorn Analytical Services.

Asbestos management consultancy lends a hand in female design and build project
A leading Northampton-based asbestos management consultancy is supporting an all-female design and build project, by providing skilled women to complete vital tasks on site.
Laura Smith

Calogero Ricotta.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London.

Watch: UK public give their view of AI as AI action plan is published

Luca Kiely-Croft with silver.

Judo Academy Northampton brings home medals

John Nicholls films 'UFO' from his bedroom window.

Watch: Man films “UFO” hovering over his neighbour’s house

Moment armed robber in Halloween mask raids shop till.

Watch: Moment armed robber in Halloween mask raids tills

Caught on CCTV: Chilling words as teen is sold fireworks used to kill pensioner

CCTV: Chilling words as teen is sold fireworks used to kill pensioner

Daredevil cat makes superhero jump

Daredevil cat makes superhero jump off garden shed roof

Virginia McCullough is arrested by police.

Watch: Virginia McCullough confesses to murdering her parents

Camilla Do Rosario, 30, Timas Do Rosario, 30 and their two girls - Bella, 4, and Rosie, 2.

Watch: Mum always sets the table for when her husband comes home

Adrian and Tracy Warren pictured together.

Take a sneak peek at newly refurbished Northamptonshire village pub

A fire at a recycling centre in Hovefields Avenue, Basildon.

15 vehicles alight as huge blaze breaks out at recycling plant

Mum Lisa Brown who earns £800-a-month from Vinted.

Watch: Mum who earns £800-a-month from Vinted shares tips and tricks

Yuzvendra Chahal claimed career-best first-class figures of nine for 99

Keogh enjoys 'special' moment as Northants claim first red-ball win of 2024

Rob Keogh scored 63 in Northants' second innings and then claimed four wickets as Derbyshire were bowled out

Keogh and Chahal spin County to first red-ball success of the season

Marine Police rescue yachtsman from storm.

Watch: Marine Police rescue yachtsman from storm

Two cars crash onto pavement narrowly missing café customers.

Watch: Two cars crash onto pavement narrowly missing café customers

Geoff and Jo Smith.

Watch: Dad walks again after having part of skull removed after stroke

Bilk's Sol Abraham

Boardmasters 2024: Bilk’s Sol Abrahams reflects on Cornish experience

Nial McPartland who breached his restraining order on the day he was released from prison is arrested.

Watch: Police chase man who broke restraining order on day of release

Nancy Kerina and Dale Rankmore renovated a narrowboat they bought on Facebook Marketplace.

Watch: Couple who live on renovated 1970s narrowboat save £10k on rent

Anne Breach receiving her Long-Service award

Dedicated Guide Dog puppy raiser honoured with long service award

Elijah Clark jailed for 13 years for manslaughter of Andy Wood.

Watch: Elijah Clark jailed for 13 years for manslaughter of Andy Wood

Cameron McGeehan

Cobblers fought off 'a lot of interest' to sign McGeehan

The trial of Gavin Plumb, who is accused of planning a kidnap plot against ex-This Morning host Holly Willoughby, is set to begin.

Holly Willoughby kidnap trial to begin

The Ford Kuga after tactical contact was made.

Watch: Police make tactical contact with driver before seizing machete

PC Ryan McNamara arrests James Happer.

Watch: Hero passer-by helps police officer arrest £30k jewellery thief

Northants fast bowler Raphael Weatherall has been called up by England Under-19s

Northants fast bowler Raphy Weatherall handed England Under-19s call-up

Speeding biker pulls a wheelie.

Watch: Speeding biker dangerously pulls a wheelie at 56mph

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