Mercia

American

[mur-shee-uh, -shuh] / ˈmɜr ʃi ə, -ʃə /

noun

an early English kingdom in central Britain.
a female given name.

Mercia British

/ ˈmɜːʃɪə /

noun

a kingdom and earldom of central and S England during the Anglo-Saxon period that reached its height under King Offa (757–96)

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He had only been arrested and charged that time after the BBC informed West Mercia Police musician Anna Downes had contacted them more than 20 times over six months trying to report him.

From BBC

West Mercia Police took nearly six months to pass the case on to the Metropolitan Police, who then arrested and charged Gunnery.

From BBC

Inspector Dave Wise, of West Mercia Police, said waste crime was "not a problem that can be solved overnight".

From BBC

West Mercia Police has praised Zac for remaining calm and avoiding a crash on the busy route.

From BBC

The measures have the support of the AA, her MP Julia Buckley, and West Mercia police and crime commissioner John Campion.

From BBC

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