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Tim Howell, 34, during practice jumps for his wingsuit jump off Everest Picture: Tim Howell / SWNS

Watch wingsuit flyer Tim Howell jump off a mountain

Indian batter Prithvi Shaw will return to Northants in the 2024 season (Picture: nccc.co.uk)

Record-breaking batter Prithvi Shaw to return to Northants in 2024

George Bartlett has scored two first-class centuries for Somerset this season (Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images)

'Hungry' Bartlett capable of going 'to the next level' after switch to Northants

Ollie Sale has yet to play a game for Northants following his move from Somerset last winter (Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Ollie Sale's season over as Northants pace bowler suffers stress fracture

George Bartlett on his way to a half-century for Somerset against Northants in July (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northants swoop to sign Somerset batter George Bartlett on three-year deal

Prithvi Shaw has had his time at Northamptonshire cut short due to a knee injury (Picture courtesy of nccc.co.uk)

Huge blow for the Steelbacks as Prithvi Shaw stint ended by knee injury

Stay in quirky BnB made out of a wombat’s burrow for free - how to enter competition

Fancy a night in a wombat’s burrow?

UK town council declares ‘housing crisis’ as average rental rates soar to £1,500 a month

Town council’s ‘housing crisis’ as average rent hits £1,500 a month

Prithvi Shaw (photo by Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)

Shaw loving life with Steelbacks as he reflects on historic innings

Ricardo Vasconcelos was in the runs (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Shaw delivers stunning double hundred as Steelbacks smash Somerset

Skipper Luke Procter top scored for Northants in their second innings against Somerset, hitting 87 not out (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Skipper Procter left downbeat as Northants slump to Somerset defeat
"We just haven't been good enough"

Somerset's Matt Henry celebrates one of his five wickets against Northants (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

More misery for Northants as Somerset cruise to big victory

Northants batter Sam Whiteman is bowled by Lewis Gregory in the first innings of the LV= Insurance County Championship Division One match against Somerset at the County Ground (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Rock-bottom Northants endure dismal day as Somerset seamers show their class

Somerset's Sean Dickson celebrates his half century during the LV= Insurance County Championship Division One match against Northamptonshire at the County Ground (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Somerset batter Dickson setting sights on big victory against Northants

Northants bowler Jack White after taking his fifth wicket, that of Kasey Aldridge during the LV= Insurance County Championship Division One match against Somerset at the County Ground (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Liddle's praise for five-star White as Northants keep Somerset in sight

Sam Whiteman hit a second century of the season for Northamptonshire in last week's draw with Middelsex (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Struggling Northants set to be unchanged for Somerset showdown

Neil and Lisa Fletcher at home in Watchet, Somerset.

Couple who ‘live in 1930s’ bemoan increase in cost of vintage clothes

A Glastonbury crew member in his 40s was found dead in his tent on Tuesday.

Glastonbury: Second death at festival after crew member found dead

Glastonbury’s iconic Pyramid Stage

Glastonbury 2023: Man dies at music festival

Glastonbury’s iconic Pyramid Stage

Here’s how to watch Glastonbury Festival on TV this year

The moment a driver put their Need for Speed to the test as they drift around a busy roundabout.

Shocking video show moment BMW ‘drifts’ around busy roundabout

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‘Gimp man’ arrested after ‘crawling’ on ground in quiet village

Sam Whiteman finished unbeaten as Northants secured a draw at Somerset

Captain's innings from Whiteman as he helps County to claim draw at Somerset

Sam Whiteman

Sadler salutes 'magnificent' Whiteman after Northants secure share of spoils

England spinner Jack Leach was all smiles after dismissing Ricardo Vasconcelos late on Saturday (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Liddle says Northants must approach final day at Somerset feeling 'no pressure'

Jack White celebrates claiming the early wicket of Somerset's Tom Lammonby (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Kohler-Cadmore counter-attack leads Somerset fightback against Northants

Ricardo Vasconcelos scored an excellent 70 in testing conditions against Somerset at Taunton on Thursday

Head coach Sadler backing Northants batters to click into gear

It was a gloomy old day in Taunton where Northants made 137 for four on day one of their match with Somerset (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Batting coach Smith praises Vasconcelos effort on 'a difficult day for batting'
Northants batting coach Ben Smith heaped praise on opener Ricardo Vasconcelos after he made a classy 70 on 'a difficult day for batting' against Somerset at Taunton in LV= County Championship Division One.

Ricardo Vasconcelos clips a legside boundary on his way to 70 for Northants at Somerset (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Vasconcelos half-century the Northants highlight on a stop-start day at Somerset

Northants head coach John Sadler

Northants head coach Sadler believes rock-bottom Somerset in false position

Saif Zaib

Saif Zaib and Harry Gouldstone set to start for Northants at Somerset

Saif Zaib is playing for the Northants second team in their current clash with Loughborough UCCE

Sadler wants Northants players to have 'fresh minds' for return at Somerset

Lewis McManus is facing a spell on the sidelines after breaking a finger

Northants coach Sadler weighing up options after McManus suffers broken finger

Glastonbury Festival resale tickets sell out in just six minutes

Lance Morris will not be joining Northants next month

Northants exploring 'other options' as Lance Morris injury is confirmed

Lance Morris is due to play for Northants for three matches in May

Northants overseas recruit Lance Morris suffers back injury setback

Police are investigating

Police officer charged with rape while on duty

This is the pub reportedly owned by Banksy

Take a look at a pub reportedly owned by Banksy

Diana Ross at Glastonbury.

Glastonbury named best festival in the UK

Joshua Delbono was found “unanimously guilty” at Bristol Crown Court on April 11 - Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

Mother turns son over to police after teen stabbed to death

Queen Victoria’s bloomers are expected to fetch up to £7,000.

Queen Victoria’s knickers expected to fetch up to £7,000 at auction

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Jacob Rees-Mogg’s stunning family home on sale for £2.75 million

Blaise Inn in Henbury, Bristol is one of three restaurants in the are to be awarded by the Michelin Guide

Michelin Guide presents 20 restaurants with Bib Gourmand award

The property was bought by Gifford’s parents in 1921.

Woman sells her childhood home bought 102 years ago for £200

Author JK Rowling with pupils from Millfield Preparatory School in 1999

Librarian discovers forgotten Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling

The books were signed during a visit by JK Rowling to a school

For a food lovers choice experience, this Valentine’s Day stay at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne (photo: petewebb.com)

Take inspiration from these holiday ideas from Travel PR this Valentine’s Day

A general view of the waterfront in Kirkwall on September 6, 2021

UK’s Top 10 most welcoming places - does your town make the list?

“Reckless” motorist clocked doing 128mph on an icy duel carriageway

Double decker bus overturns and leads to ‘high number’ of injuries

Kerry Collinson, 51, decided to ruthlessly cut back on her gas and electric bill as she saw prices soar.

Woman pays £10 a month for electricity thanks to these thrifty hacks

Northants start their 2023 summer with a home friendly against Oxford UCCE at the County Ground on April 1

Northants will start 2023 campaign with trip to Kent

Paul McCartney performs on the Pyramid Stage stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival 2022 (Pic: Getty Images)

Eminem in talks to headline Glastonbury 2023 - how to buy tickets

John Sadler

Sadler insists Northants' season should be seen as a success

Craig Overton celebrates dismissing Luke Procter for his second duck of the match as Somerset thrashed Northants

Sadler says weary Northants 'running on empty' as they are thrashed by Somerset

Emilio Gay trudges off after being run out at Taunton

Northants collapse to massive defeat as Somerset secure survival