Leicestershire

American  

[les-ter-sheer, -sher] / ˈlɛs tərˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a county in central England. 986 sq. mi. (2,555 sq. km).

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Leicestershire British  

/ ˈlɛstəˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

1.  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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Leicestershire

The NCA said bank records showed that Jogesh Bhandari and his wife, Meenakashi Bhandari, both of Mitchell Drive in Loughborough, Leicestershire, used the money to buy Rolexes, jewellery, holiday packages and cars.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

As Kane prepares for Argentina, Keane is spending the early part of this week at Champneys Springs in Leicestershire, one of 45 players taking part in the PFA's 12-week pre-season camp.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Convicted people smuggler Twana Jamal, once described as "the godfather" of the French migrant camps, is living and working in Leicestershire, and believed to be seeking asylum, a BBC investigation can reveal.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

A convicted people smuggler, once described as "the godfather" of the French migrant camps, is living in Leicestershire and believed to be seeking asylum while working illegally, a BBC investigation can reveal.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

"One of the Leicestershire Clarks, of Lawnd Abbey, perhaps?"

From Sophia A Romance by Weyman, Stanley John