Leicestershire

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Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands, being within the East Midlands. The county borders Nottinghamshire to the north, Lincolnshire to the north-east, Rutland to the east, Northamptonshire to the south-east, Warwickshire to the south-west, Staffordshire to the west, and Derbyshire to the north-west. The border with most of Warwickshire is Watling Street, the modern A5 road.

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Minister denies looming national lockdown Health minister Ed Argar has defended the use of local lockdowns to prevent the spread of coronavirus, explaining how restrictions in Leicestershire lead to a declining infection rate. Mr Argar.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published on September 17, 2020


PM urges pupils return to school after face coverings U-turn Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Castle Rock High in Coalville,Leicestershire. He discusses the Government's U-turn on face coverings inschools and urges pupils to return. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:38Published on August 26, 2020

PM explains schools face masks U-turn Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends the government’s U-turn on wearing face masks in schools in England, during a visit to Castle Rock High School in Coalville, Leicestershire. Pupils will no longer.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published on August 26, 2020

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Leicestershire verges: Blue hearts to boost wildlife Blue hearts will help explain why some grassed areas have been left to grow, say Leicestershire County Council. BBC News - Published on September 27, 2020
Photographer recreates ancestor's 1860s Leicestershire snaps His relative is thought to have captured some of the first landscape photographs of Leicestershire. BBC News - Published on September 26, 2020

Kidnap charge after injured woman found on A6 in Leicestershire Chay Bowskill, 19, and Rocco Sansome, 18, are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later. BBC News - Published on September 21, 2020
Northants, Leicestershire & Sussex into T20 Blast quarter-finals Northants, Leicestershire and Sussex secure the last three T20 Blast quarter-final places in the final round of group games. BBC News - Published on September 20, 2020
Coronavirus: Parents asked to wear masks on school run The measure has been introduced in Leicestershire as infection rates in one area tripled in a week. BBC News - Published on September 16, 2020

Diana Rigg miniature rail scene 'was thought risqué' Volunteers have recalled the day the Game of Thrones actress was tied to a Leicestershire railway. BBC News - Published on September 12, 2020
Coronavirus: Assaults on police officers rise in lockdown Leicestershire's Chief Constable highlighted a "particularly distasteful trend" of spitting. BBC News - Published on September 7, 2020
Man arrested after narrow boat stolen in Leicestershire Police officers for the landlocked Leicestershire force said the pursuit was a "career first". BBC News - Published on September 6, 2020
Family's appeal against Leicestershire double murderer's release rejected "In our view this was the system just going through the motions," says a victim's brother. BBC News - Published on September 4, 2020

Leicestershire librarian 'feels sorry' for PM over book backdrop The carefully selected books were seen behind Boris Johnson during his visit to a school this week. BBC News - Published on August 28, 2020
Coronavirus: 'Late' U-turn on school face masks frustrates teachers Schools in Leicester and Leicestershire are the first to put coronavirus precautions to the test. BBC News - Published on August 26, 2020
Coronavirus: Parents' fears as first schools in England to reopen Schools in Leicester and Leicestershire are among the first in England to reopen. BBC News - Published on August 25, 2020	Round-up: Bob Willis Trophy provides late drama Leicestershire smash 150 off 15.4 overs to win with eight balls to spare, while Derbyshire also start with a dramatic late Bob Willis Trophy win. BBC News - Published on August 4, 2020
Lockdown restrictions lifted in parts of Leicestershire from this weekend Areas outside city boundary and borough of Oadby and Wigston to align with rest of England Independent - Published on July 17, 2020	Three men and teenager questioned over suspected terror plot A teenager and two men were held in London, while another man was arrested in Leicestershire. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020
Leicester lockdown: City deserted as Leicestershire reopens Leicestershire Police's Chief Constable said it was a "huge challenge" policing different rules. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020	Coronavirus: Leicestershire artist paints portraits for 'NHS heroes' Lisa Timmerman says she decided to paint 20 to reflect the year 2020 of the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News - Published on May 30, 2020
Langar estate fire: 'Unidentified chemicals' in smoke Clouds of fumes from the blaze were seen over large parts of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. BBC News - Published on May 22, 2020	Leicestershire gardener surrounded by 1,400 plants in home Joe Bagley has to keep his clothes in the loft because he has no room for a wardrobe. BBC News - Published on May 17, 2020
Coronavirus: Leicestershire care home workers face 'insulting' pay cuts Nearly 100 staff are facing cuts while "putting their lives on the line", a trade union says. BBC News - Published on May 7, 2020	Coronavirus: Leicestershire laughter yoga helping to cheer self-isolated Sharon De Caesteker has moved the weekly sessions online, so the group can still meet. BBC News - Published on March 22, 2020
'Fake officer' stabs man in his 80s with screwdriver during series of burglaries Three such burglaries take place in Leicestershire within two hours Independent - Published on March 11, 2020	Therapy dog stolen from girl with autism found dead Lottie, a three-year-old Dalmatian, was taken from a home in Leicestershire before Christmas. BBC News - Published on March 10, 2020
Leicestershire plumbing firm staff bragged about overcharging Seven men are sentenced after the company charged elderly customers up to 10 times the correct amount. BBC News - Published on March 7, 2020	Lead-theft Leicestershire church roof torn off in storm The Grade I listed church lost repairs put in place after lead thieves wrecked the original roof. BBC News - Published on February 10, 2020
Leicestershire maths teacher is UK beatbox finalist Giles Urwin - who is known as Guuru - says a lot of the competitors are half his age. BBC News - Published on February 10, 2020	Leicestershire D-Day veteran, 98, awarded Legion d'Honneur Albert Evans' granddaughter says they had to persuade him to accept France's highest honour. BBC News - Published on February 2, 2020
History of Thomas Cook to be preserved in Leicestershire Posters, travel guides, staff uniforms and board games and among the thousands of travel souvenirs. BBC News - Published on January 21, 2020	Amazon warehouse one of Europe's 'most high-tech buildings' Robots and people work alongside each other in the internet-giant's latest warehouse in Leicestershire. BBC News - Published on January 19, 2020
Ashby-de-la-Zouch cat trapped in home after owner dies Noel was left behind after two other cats were rescued from a house in Leicestershire. BBC News - Published on January 16, 2020	Murder investigation after man dies during burglary in Leicestershire Victim in his 60s was attacked after confronting intruder Independent - Published on January 15, 2020
Leicestershire motorcyclist blinded by egg thrown from car The man, 31, had surgery after the Wigston attack but the sight in one eye could not be saved. BBC News - Published on January 11, 2020	Tennis player marks 90th birthday on the court Pat Stephenson, from Leicestershire, is planning on marking her 90th birthday on the tennis court. BBC News - Published on November 7, 2019
Human bones found on site of former care home in Leicestershire Remains discovered by workers demolishing building in Melton Mowbray Independent - Published on October 19, 2019	Hinckley stabbing: Teenager found dead in street A 17-year-old boy is arrested by police in Leicestershire on suspicion of murder. BBC News - Published on October 7, 2019
UK weather: Leicestershire flooding captured in drone footage Pictures include shots of cars in a village that became almost totally submerged. BBC News - Published on October 2, 2019	Leicestershire school ditches bright furniture to improve behaviour Teachers believe the new decor, which is like "grandma's living room", will improve behaviour. BBC News - Published on September 25, 2019
Racially abused Leicestershire footballer banned for six matches Linford Harris was found guilty of violent conduct after reacting to abuse from a spectator. BBC News - Published on August 21, 2019	Four-year-old Leicestershire boy completes 50th Parkrun Caleb Bishop, who has run 5km every weekend since his fourth birthday, was presented with a cake. BBC News - Published on August 19, 2019
T20 Blast: Sussex Sharks unbeaten run goes as Worcestershire and Leicestershire also win Sussex Sharks lose their unbeaten run in this season's T20 Blast while Worcestershire and Leicestershire pick up crucial wins. BBC News - Published on August 15, 2019	Amazon parcel 'thrown through upstairs window' in Leicestershire A woman finds a package on her bedroom floor after it had apparently been thrown through a window. BBC News - Published on August 13, 2019
Leicestershire mum 'didn't have cancer enough' to receive benefits Katie Larn had undergone chemotherapy before applying for Personal Independence Payments. BBC News - Published on August 12, 2019	Leics' Ackermann takes 7-18 in world record T20 display Colin Ackermann sets a new T20 world record with bowling figures of 7-18 in Leicestershire's win against Birmingham Bears. BBC News - Published on August 7, 2019
T20 Blast: Leicestershire's Colin Ackermann takes 7-18 to claim record bowling figures Colin Ackermann sets a new T20 world record with bowling figures of 7-18 in Leicestershire's win against Birmingham Bears. BBC News - Published on August 7, 2019	Theme park closes water play area after children 'violently sick' Part of Twinlakes attraction in Leicestershire shut as Public Health England investigates Independent - Published on July 28, 2019
Rare Star Wars toy found in Coalville loft sells for £2,100 The Tie Bomber spacecraft toy was discovered in a loft in Coalville, Leicestershire. BBC News - Published on June 20, 2019	Drone footage captures driver stuck in flood water The driver had to get out and push after getting stuck on a flooded road in Leicestershire. BBC News - Published on June 17, 2019
Leicestershire Police detective 'identified by fingerprints' An inquest opens into the sudden death of Det Ch Insp Rob Widdowson in Leicestershire. BBC News - Published on June 10, 2019

Leicestershire

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