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Leicestershire is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It is bordered by Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire to the north, Rutland to the east, Northamptonshire to the south-east, Warwickshire to the south-west, and Staffordshire to the west. The city of Leicester is the largest settlement and the county town.

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Rishi Sunak unveils tax break for pensioners Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 2.4 billion pound tax break to help secure the support of pensioners in the forthcoming General Election. During a visit to a bowls club in Market Bosworth, Leicestershire,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published on May 28, 2024

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Leicestershire batter tears up record book hitting 43 runs in one over Louis Kimber has torn up the cricket County Championship record book in an outstanding innings that saw him take 43 runs off a single over. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Kimber hits England's Robinson for 43 in one over England fast bowler Ollie Robinson is hit for 43 runs by Leicestershire's Louis Kimber in the most expensive over in the history of the County Championship. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Patel hits 41-ball ton as Foxes tie with Northants Leicestershire's Rishi Patel hits 104 off 45 balls in a tied game with Northants, while Birmingham Bears go top of North Group by beating Worcestershire. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2024

T20 Blast round-up: Durham beat Lancs in thriller Durham, Northants, Leicestershire & Birmingham Bears claim T20 Blast North Group victories, while Somerset & Gloucestershire win in South Group. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2024
Glamorgan thrashed at Somerset in T20 Blast Somerset beat Glamorgan to top the South Group as Gloucestershire Durham, Northants, Leicestershire & Birmingham Bears claim T20 Blast victories. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2024
Wins for Falcons & Bears in T20 Blast at Edgbaston Samit Patel inspires Derbyshire to beat Leicestershire before Notts lose to Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast at Edgbaston. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2024

Leicestershire and Glamorgan drift to draw Glamorgan bat through the final day to reach 157-4 against Leicestershire as the match drifts to a tame draw. BBC Sport - Published on May 27, 2024
Middlesex v Leicestershire abandoned as draw No play is possible on the final day of the County Championship game between Middlesex and Leicestershire, which is abandoned as a draw. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2024
Yorkshire, Leicestershire & Kent criticise ECB snub Yorkshire are "surprised and disappointed" not to be among eight counties that will host professional women's teams from 2025. BBC Sport - Published on April 18, 2024
Brook century helps Yorks earn draw with Leics England's Harry Brook hits century to help Yorkshire draw with Leicestershire in County Championship. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2024

Yorkshire bowlers chip away at Leics at Headingley George Hill takes three wickets as Yorkshire chip away at Leicestershire on a rain-hit opening day. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024
Bright orange endangered primate baby born at UK zoo An endangered species of primate has been born at a zoo in Leicestershire. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2024
Pucovski move to Leics off after concussion Leicestershire cancel a deal to sign Australian batter Will Pucovski after he suffers another concussion and re-sign Marcus Harris. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024	Police say they have seen CCTV footage showing moment boy, 2, fell into river Police searching for a two-year-old boy who fell into a Leicestershire river say they have CCTV footage which they believe shows the moment he fell into the water. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2024
Father tried to rescue missing toddler who fell into river The father of a two-year-old boy who fell into the River Soar in Leicestershire went into the water to try and save his son, police have said. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024	Man and wife shot dead in village are named A couple who were shot dead in a Leicestershire village have been named by police as Richard Harrison, 59, and his wife, Rachel Harrison, 54. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2023
British man arrested in murder probe after woman 'found dead at her home in Italy' A man has been arrested in Leicestershire after a British woman was reportedly found dead at her home in Italy. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2023	Leicestershire hero Swindells was job hunting before final Leicestershire's One-Day Cup hero Harry Swindells says he was looking for a new job before he got called up for Saturday's showdown. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2023
Leicestershire win last-ball thriller to lift One-Day Cup Harry Swindells' unbeaten century helps Leicestershire beat Hampshire off the last ball to win the One-Day Cup at Trent Bridge. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2023	One-Day Cup final: Leics v Hants - radio & text Follow live text and listen to BBC local radio commentary from Leicestershire against Hampshire in the 2023 One-Day Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023
'We stuck together like glue' - Foxes eye cup glory Following off-field troubles, Leicestershire look to continue a fine campaign on the pitch as they take on Hampshire in the One-Day Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023	Durham handed promotion in County Championship Leicestershire's failure to earn any batting points against Sussex means Durham will play in Division One next summer. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2023
Man and two children die in car and lorry collision A man and two young children have died after a collision between a car and a lorry in Leicestershire. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2023	Leicestershire thrash Kent as Rew hits another century Leicestershire beat holders Kent by 264 runs in the One-Day Cup and there are also wins for Somerset, Glamorgan and Northants. BBC Sport - Published on August 6, 2023
Foakes ton but Foxes beat Surrey in One-Day Cup England's Ben Foakes hits a ton but Surrey lose at home to Leicestershire in the One-Day Cup, while Notts skittle Essex and Yorks-Lancs is rained off. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2023	Ahmed called up by England for second Ashes Test Leicestershire leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the England men's squad for the second Ashes Test as cover for Moeen Ali, who is struggling with a finger injury. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2023
Nixon removed as Leicestershire head coach Paul Nixon is removed as Leicestershire head coach after almost six years in the role at Grace Road. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2023	Police investigating disappearance of woman more than 17 years ago search river Police investigating the disappearance of a woman more than 17 years ago are searching a river in Leicestershire. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2023
Lancashire bowl out Leics for 99 in T20 Blast win Lancashire Lightning record a second straight T20 Blast win as they hammer Leicestershire Foxes by eight wickets. BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2023	Boy dies after being pulled from river A teenage boy has died after being pulled from the River Soar in Leicestershire. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2023
Patel ton steers Foxes to draw against Glamorgan Rishi Patel hits a career-best 134 not out as Leicestershire easily bat out time at 252-3 against Glamorgan with the game drifting to a draw. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2023	Leicestershire captain Hill signs new deal Leicestershire captain Lewis Hill signs a new deal to keep him with the county until the end the 2025 season. BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2023
Lorry left hanging off bridge after M1 crash forces closure of major trunk road A lorry has been left hanging off a bridge above the A14 after crashing into a barrier on the M1 motorway in Leicestershire. Sky News - Published on April 24, 2023