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Rutland’s Signs Vanish as County Merges | Leicester News
In Rutland, England’s tiniest county, ten border signs vanished overnight—just weeks after a government merger with Leicestershire was announced. Locals suspect souvenir hunters are snatching them as a final tribute to the historic county. In response, officials removed 17 remaining signs to prevent further theft, sparking backlash from MP Alicia Kearns, who calls it vandalism and urges cheaper, less appealing signs to deter thieves. Council leader Christine Wise defends Rutland’s identity as far more than road signs, vowing to install temporary markers while police continue their…
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