Carrington

British

/ ˈkærɪŋtən /

noun

Dora, known as Carrington . 1893–1932, British painter, engraver, and letter writer; a member of the Bloomsbury Group
Peter ( Alexander Rupert ), 6th Baron. born 1919, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for defence (1970–74); foreign secretary (1979–82); secretary general of NATO (1984–88)

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Carrington has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The Duke of Norfolk, Edward Fitzalan-Howard, and Lord Carrington won the concession after raising concerns privately about the need to keep their role in organising state occasions.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Court papers show the footballer was caught on a speed camera at 17:51 BST on 26 August Carrington Lane, near the entrance to United's training ground and academy complex.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But the moment the France forward walks into Carrington, any hint of cloud shifts.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Alice lived in Betherly, a town seven miles away from Westfield, and she worked part time for the local CBS-TV station in Carrington, a town of about 75,500 people.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements

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