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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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In response, West Mercia Police said it was training more officers, with an increase expected in the coming months.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

He said there was no requirement for forces to have a dedicated 24/7 PolSA capability, but West Mercia Police was working with the College of Policing to increase the availability of qualified search advisers.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

West Mercia Police said officers had responded to reports of a missing child in Badsey, Worcestershire, on Wednesday evening.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

Parts of the town's Quarry park, the Porthill Bridge and Victoria Avenue were cordoned off as West Mercia Search and Rescue assisted police searches.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

“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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