The largest changes were to County Durham, which lost large areas to Northumberland, as well as a single parish to Yorkshire.

Over time the rural district became increasingly urbanised, and it lost areas to surrounding boroughs and urban districts in 1914, 1935 and 1951.

Barlund added that "forests do not grow as fast in the south, so we cannot afford to lose massive areas".

There were many battles, that eventually resulted in Finland losing areas along its eastern border to the Soviet Union.

We are losing natural areas and habitats at an alarming rate.

As Edmonton's population has grown, Edmonton East has also lost urban areas to new ridings.

It subsequently lost areas when the Shires of Isisford (1908) and Quilpie (1930) were incorporated.

His district was renumbered as the 17th District, and picked up a large chunk of Fresno while losing several rural areas.

We would lose natural areas the country desperately needs in exchange for development areas the economy can do without.

This force lost areas to the new West Midlands Police in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 and adopted a shorter name.