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Leicestershire, England

Figure 5: Ridges of the English open-field system as seen today in Leicestershire.

Charnwood Forest

Oadby: University of Leicester Botanic Garden

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Warning after drivers targeted in Leicestershire car park scam • Apr. 17, 2025, 2:46 AM ET (BBC)

East Midlands Airport admits River Trent pollution charges • Apr. 16, 2025, 3:48 AM ET (BBC)

County Championship: Derbyshire secure draw with Leicestershire with help of Wayne Madsen's 96 • Apr. 15, 2025, 6:57 AM ET (BBC)

Reform stands by candidate Elliott Allman over racist post in 2013 • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:43 PM ET (BBC)

Watches of Switzerland Group to close showrooms and cut jobs • Apr. 11, 2025, 2:43 AM ET (BBC)

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Leicestershire, England

Figure 5: Ridges of the English open-field system as seen today in Leicestershire.

Charnwood Forest

Oadby: University of Leicester Botanic Garden

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