Leicestershire

[les-ter-sheer, -sher]

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Leicestershire

/ ˈlɛstəˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

Leics. Shortened form: Leicester. a county of central England: absorbed the small historical county of Rutland in 1974; Rutland and Leicester city became independent unitary authorities in 1997: largely agricultural. Administrative centre: Leicester. Pop (excluding Leicester city): 619 200 (2003 est). Area (excluding Leicester city): 2084 sq km (804 sq miles)

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A man has been charged after three "linked" house fires in the same town in Leicestershire.

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A 50-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody, Leicestershire Police said.

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A Reform UK councillor has been temporarily stood down from his senior role on Leicestershire County Council.

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He advised her if she returned to Leicestershire she could face harassment charges.

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The trio are among 90 rock and metal acts set to play the three-day event held at Donington Park, Leicestershire.

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