Warwickshire secured their eighth County Championship title (Picture: Getty)

Warwickshire secured their eighth County Championship title after sealing an 118-run victory over Somerset on the final day of the season.

The Bears declared on 294-3 to set Somerset 273 to win in 79 overs, before bowling their opponents out for 154 at Edgbaston.

England all-rounder Chris Woakes took 3-39, Craig Miles claimed 3-26 and Liam Norwell took the final wicket as Warwickshire won the County Championship for the first time since 2012.

Warwickshire finish just 3.5 points ahead of second-placed Lancashire, who piled the pressure on their title rivals with a one-wicket victory over Hampshire this week.

Lancashire could still end the season with some silverware, however, as they face champions Warwickshire in next week’s Bob Willis Trophy final at Lord’s.

Essex clinched the Division Two title after thrashing Northamptonshire by an innings and 44 runs, while T20 champions Kent won Division Three after chasing 373 with two wickets remaining.

Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes said: ‘It’s going to take a while to sink in, but it’s an unbelievable feeling and a very, very proud moment.

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