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Mercia

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

noun

  1. an early English kingdom in central Britain.

  2. a female given name.

Mercia British  
/ ˈmɜːʃɪə /

noun

  1. 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 • Feb. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Disclosures also took longer than 28 days in more than 60% of cases at West Mercia Police and Wiltshire Police.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

West Mercia Police began its own investigation in 2020, to explore whether there was evidence to support a criminal case against the trust or any individuals involved.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

“So? We have ridden since the snows of winter covered this land, through the kingdom of Mercia, through—” Another 500 points.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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