Staffordshire

American  

[staf-erd-sheer, -sher] / ˈstæf ərdˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a county in central England. 1,154 sq. mi. (2,715 sq. km). Stafford.

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Staffordshire British  

/ -ʃə, ˈstæfədˌʃɪə /

noun

1. a county of central England: lowlands in the east and south rise to the Pennine uplands in the north; important in the history of industry, coal and iron having been worked at least as early as the 13th century. In 1974 the industrial area in the S passed to the new county of West Midlands; Stoke-on-Trent became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Stafford. Pop (excluding Stoke-on-Trent): 811 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Stoke-on-Trent): 2624 sq km (1013 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Those living at The Print Works, Belle Vue Road and Albert Street were allowed back while all other evacuations remained in place, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

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The Labour representative for Leek West on Staffordshire Moorlands District Council added he had previously warned about hazards and anti-social behaviour at the building.

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People in the area reported the derelict building appeared "completely burned out" by 23:00 on Friday and Staffordshire Moorlands Police said about 40 people had to be evacuated.

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A cordon will remain around the scene of a major fire at a historic mill in Staffordshire over the coming days while the site is made safe.

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Paul Brown, who farms potatoes near Eccleshall, Staffordshire, has said the cost to buy new supply has risen by up to 40%, casting doubt on upcoming yields.

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