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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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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 18 hours ago
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 2 weeks ago
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 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago
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	Patel helps Leics chase 389 to stun Yorkshire Rishi Patel's 125 helps Leicestershire chase their target of 389 to beat Yorkshire by three wickets. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2023
Yorkshire enjoy fine day with bat against Leics Finlay Bean's maiden first-class hundred puts Yorkshire in a strong position against Leicestershire. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023	How 'little' Leicestershire are proving their worth BBC Sport looks at how teenager Rehan Ahmed and plans for a £60m ground development has given Leicestershire renewed purpose. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2023
Ahmed & Abell in England squad to play Bangladesh Somerset batter Tom Abell and Leicestershire leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed are named in England's squad for their white-ball tour of Bangladesh. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2023	Leicestershire sign former India skipper Rahane Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane signs for Leicestershire for eight County Championship games and the One-Day Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2023
Ahmed's England rise a fairytale - Henderson Rehan Ahmed's rise with England has been a "fairytale" that Leicestershire want to help the teenager continue to write. BBC Sport - Published on December 20, 2022	Leg-spinner Ahmed, 18, added to England Test squad Leicestershire's Rehan Ahmed will become England's youngest Test player if he makes his debut in the first Test in Pakistan in December. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2022
One-Day Cup: Sussex and Hampshire win to earn home semi-finals Sussex and Hants reach the One-Day Cup last four, while Leicestershire, Notts, Kent and Lancashire go into the quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on August 23, 2022	Three arrested after mass brawl at Platinum Jubilee street party Three people have been arrested after a mass brawl broke out during a Platinum Jubilee street party in Leicestershire on Saturday. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2022
Eleven-year-old twin girls found safe and well after going missing Twin 11-year-old girls have been found safe and well after going missing from their home in Leicestershire. Sky News - Published on May 11, 2022	Growing concern for 11-year-old twins missing from Leicestershire home Twin 11-year-old girls have gone missing from their Leicestershire home as police appeal for information from the public. Sky News - Published on May 11, 2022
Mehmooda Duke: Leicestershire chair leaves before planned March resignation Leicestershire chair Mehmooda Duke leaves the club, four months before her planned resignation in March. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2021	Bitcoin jihadist jailed for 12 years after sending £55,000 to Islamic State A "well-connected, trusted and highly active" member of Islamic State has been jailed for 12 years after using Bitcoin to send over £55,000 to the terrorist group from a small town in Leicestershire. Sky News - Published on September 3, 2021
Mosh pits, ponchos and mask-free crowds: 'Euphoria' as revellers brave rain at Download Festival There was a euphoric atmosphere at Download Festival's first day in Leicestershire - despite the wet weather. Sky News - Published on June 19, 2021	T20 Blast: Ned Eckersley guides Durham to victory over Leicestershire, Worcestershire Rapids win Ned Eckersley smashes 50 as Durham earn victory over Leicestershire in an increasingly tetchy T20 Blast North Group game. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2021