Worcestershire are bowled out for 277 at Wantage Road but fight back on day one against Northamptonshire.

Teenager Lukas Carey takes three wickets on his Glamorgan debut as Northamptonshire struggle on a rain-hit day in Swansea.

That's all for our regular updates today.

It's a day we've said goodbye to Northampton's BHS store after being in Abington Street for more than half a century.

We've also had a row about the site of the former Northampton Castle... and seen some cute goats near Corby.

We will be back with more rolling news, sport, travel and weather for Northamptonshire from 08:00 on Tuesday, but this page will continue to be updated overnight with any major stories or points of interest.

Martin Borley
BBC Northampton

A couple from Cottingham, near Corby, has started to make ice cream from goats' milk - one of only a handful of companies to attempt it in the UK.Ganders Goat, external farm makes 140 litres of ice cream a week, selling it at farmers' markers and fairs in the region.  

Martin Borley
BBC Northampton

Blue-green algae, which can be poisonous to humans and pets, has been found at Thrapston's lakes, according to East Northamptonshire Council.

The Environment Agency, external says blue-green algae occurs naturally in fresh water.

• Toxins can be produced by growing algae, known as blooms, and scum on the water which is caused by the algae
• The toxins can kill wild animals, farm livestock and domestic pets
• Humans can get skin rashes if they come into contact with the water, or illnesses if its swallowed

Alex Winter
BBC Radio Northampton sport

Northants have played some excellent cricket this season in the one-day game, but it's been soured somewhat by some very poor displays with the red ball.

They were wretched last time out against Worcestershire and here - having won the toss - have coughed up three cheap dismissals and have been plunged into trouble once again.

The coaching staff talked about resetting their Championship season for these final three games in order to try and rescue their campaign, but so far, it's as you were.

Tim Bresnan is among eight players chosen by a computer ranking formula for a three-match North v South event in March.

Martin Borley
BBC Northampton

Creating open space on the site where the medieval Northampton Castle used to be is "not the best use" of land, according to Northamptonshire County Council.

Image source, FONC

The Friends of Northampton Castle, which produced an artist's impression of the former castle, says land opposite St Peter's Church on Marefair was going to be turned into green space.

The group claims the council has now changed its mind for the land, following the demolition of an office block. It fears houses might be built there instead.

In a statement, the authority says a working group, established to discuss the area and which included the Friends of Northampton Castle, "felt that open space was not the best use of the land in terms of reflecting the heritage of the site".

"We are continuing to consider possible uses for the land and will be presenting a business case in due course," it added.

Martin Borley
BBC Northampton

The Friends of Northampton Castle say they'll campaign against a plan to build houses on land opposite St Peter's Church in Marefair.

Image source, Google

An office block that stood on the site has been demolished and it had been previously announced by the county council that an open green space might be created.

A statement from the council says it is "continuing to consider possible uses for the land".

Dr Marie Dickie, from the Friends of the Castle, says she's not happy about the change of heart.

Alex Winter
BBC Radio Northampton sport

A typical British summer - it's raining again.

The full details of the match, and live commentary, can be found on our sport page.

Martin Borley
BBC Northampton

White Cobra Productions, based at Pitsford near Northampton, has bagged a drama award for the second time in three years.

Image source, White Cobra Productions / Ian Clarke

Its production of Scaramouche Jones by Justin Butcher got the top prize at the British All Winners' Drama Festival, which was held in Hertford.

Actor Richard Jordan says he was astonished by the award.

Warwickshire could meet Worcestershire in the semi-finals of the One-Day Cup, following the quarter-final draw.

Martin Borley
BBC Northampton

Police have released photos of items stolen from a house in East Farndon, in the north of Northamptonshire.

Image source, Northamptonshire Police

The items include silver, jewellery and money.

The burglary took place at the house in Back Lane in June. Anyone who may have seen the items has been asked to contact police.

BBC Travel

There is severe congestion on the M1 northbound from the Newport Pagnell Services to J15. It follows an accident between two lorries.

All lanes have now been reopened, but traffic is very slow moving. 

Relive the first day of the County Championship matches between Kent and Worcestershire, plus Glamorgan and Northants.

BBC Weather Watchers

BBC Weather Watcher 'hisnameisellis' has posted this lovely photo of Great Oakley, near Corby.

Image source, BBC Weather Watchers / hisnameisellis

The forecasters say it'll be unseasonably windy this afternoon, with a mixture of sunny spells and a few showers.

Today's top temperature: 22C (72F).

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue were called to an unusual emergency earlier today...

Matt Taylor reveals he moved to Northampton Town so he can "be home every night" with his young family.

Stuart Linnell
BBC Radio Northampton

As the BHS store opens for the last time in Northampton's Abington Street, Terry Angier has sent us a photo of his father, along with other staff, of a shop in Abington Street before World War Two.

Image source, Terry Angier

Terry thinks the Hills & Steele store was in the same building now occupied by BHS. Do you know if he is right? If you know, please email.

He says the picture was taken at the start of a staff outing: "My father is on the right with a cigarette in his mouth."

BBC Travel

There's queuing traffic and two lanes are blocked on the M1 northbound between J15 and J15a.

It follows an accident involving two lorries.