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Warwickshire

American  
[wawr-ik-sheer, -sher, wor-] / ˈwɔr ɪkˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˌwɒr- /

noun

  1. a county in central England. 765 sq. mi. (1,980 sq. km).


Warwickshire British  
/ ˈwɒrɪkˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

  1. a county of central England: until 1974, when the West Midlands metropolitan county was created, it contained one of the most highly industrialized regions in the world, centred on Birmingham. Administrative centre: Warwick. Pop: 519 300 (2003 est). Area: 1981 sq km (765 sq miles)

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Across the whole of Warwickshire, £2.52m in funding has been awarded by HS2 to 50 projects.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

She has two decades of experience within the fire and rescue sector, having previously worked in Warwickshire, London and at The Fire Service College.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

She previously spoke to the BBC after reporting another police officer, former inspector Paul Whitehurst, of Warwickshire Police, for harassment.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The current investigation follows complaints made by Charlotte Smith, from Warwickshire, who described Cooke's post as "inappropriate and inflammatory".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

ThouTt take the best son of a mare that thee kinst find, and thou wilt ride post into Warwickshire, lad, wi’ nowt but the curlew?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White