1.15pm We have it on good authority that Glamorgan have declared. The right thing to do in most respects... and yet, how often do such chances arise? At least that lovely big red-inker will keep blinking out from the record-books for evermore.

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Johnnie: "Glamorgan need a win to help their promotion prospects and so a declaration makes sense even if much the most likely outcome is still a draw."

1pm And that will be lunch. Is that going to be a declaration too? I guess there's a chance of turning the screw, though there must be the temptation to swing for Lara's 501. But for now, it's all about Northeast, soaking in the applause as he returns to the dressing-room, after completing the highest first-class score of the 21st Century.

Here is the full list of the highest individual first-class scores... well, not quite full, as Northeast's epic will only be added once it is officially over. But we're into nosebleed territory already!

Jez: "I remember Hick bringing up 400 with a 6 too" ... which makes sense seeing as Worcestershire declared the moment he got there.

Lots of faffing from Leicestershire, trying to make sure this is the final over before lunch. Nigel Llong tells them to get a move on

Matthew: "The win isn't going to happen, so Northeast might as well be allowed to make hay while the sun shines. Unless your name happens to be "Brian Lara," this is a once-in-a-career innings here. " Wholeheartedly agree, for what it's worth!

Ten scores of 400 or more in first-class cricket. Is this the over for the 11th? Eight minutes until lunch, to add some intrigue...

Neil: "pls don't declare! 3 records on the cards - highest english score, highest score by an englishman, highest 6th wicket stand in FC. no way they can win, so get some records!!" Well, I'm here for the records, I'll tell you that much!

Kieran: "Looking over old county partnership records, I am drawn to Kallicharran and Humpage's 470 partnership in a losing cause." I mean, who wouldn't be?!

cal: "Pushing onto try to break Lara's record would result in a pointless draw. Although it is equally true that Lara's 501 in 1994 happened itself in a pointless draw because Phil Bainbridge and Dermot Reeve could not agree on some declarations " And it's all the more memorable for that disagreement...