Leicestershire

American

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

noun

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

Leicestershire British

/ ˈlɛstəˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

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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In Leicestershire, several homes had to be evacuated in the early hours after a property was struck by lightning, causing a fire.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In February 2024, the Leicestershire Federation of Young Farmers' clubs described Kinston as a "kind and generous character".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Rachael Johnson, who organises events across Lutterworth in Leicestershire, said she was still owed £600 after hosting two events.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

A major investigation has been launched into the "sickening" large-scale dumping of waste at a protected site in Leicestershire.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

John Heathcoat, of Leicestershire, England, was the inventor of the machine for making bobbin net.

From Lace, Its Origin and History by Goldenberg, Samuel L.

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