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Ravi Bopara chats to Logan van Beek after steering the Steelbacks to a five-wicket win over Leicestershire Foxes (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Coach Thomas unhappy with County Ground pitch as Foxes suffer Steelbacks defeat

Ravi Bopara hits out during his match-winning innings of 43 not out

Lehmann happy but admits Steelbacks could have been 'braver' in Foxes run-chase

Ben Sanderson celebrates as Liam Guthrie claims the catch to dismiss Matthew Revis (Picture: Peter Short)

Broad praise for 'epic' Sanderson as Steelbacks look forward to Foxes showdown

Northants head coach Darren Lehmann

Lehmann rues batting and bowling lapses as Northants suffer big defeat

Ben Sanderson claimed his 400th first-class wicket for Northants at Leicestershire on Saturday

Sanderson’s pride as he passes 400-wicket landmark for Northants

Ben Sanderson claimed his 400th first-class wicket for Northants on Saturday

400-up for Sanderson as Northants fight back against leaders Leicestershire

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West Northants Council proposed three-week bin collections amid growing soncerns

A fox cub needed a helping hand from an RSPCA rescuer after she got her paws stuck between the slats of a wooden garden chair in Surrey.

Deer trapped between two walls voted most daring RSPCA rescue of 2024

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
Raphael Weatherall almost produced more final-over heroics, but Northamptonshire Steelbacks had to settle for a tie against Leicestershire Foxes on Friday night.
Ben Kosky

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

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

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
Persistent rain ensured no play was possible on day two of the Northants pre-season friendly against Leicestershire on Tuesday.
Jeremy Casey

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

Josh Eppiah.

Josh Eppiah on why he was so keen to rejoin Cobblers and his fitness situation

Josh Eppiah

Brady 'delighted' to lure Eppiah back to Sixfields from Leicester City

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

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

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...

Ryan Watson helped Milton Keynes to promotion from Sky Bet League Two

Cobblers seal fifth summer signing as they snap up Milton Keynes midfielder Ryan...

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

Ripley salutes consistent Steelbacks after they return to the summit