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Knowsley

British  
/ ˈnəʊzlɪ /

noun

  1. a unitary authority of NW England, in Merseyside. Pop: 150 200 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (38 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He later served on Knowsley Borough Council, becoming its deputy leader before he was elected as an MP.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Police said a number of warrants were carried out across Knowsley, Sefton and Liverpool on Thursday, and four people were arrested and later charged.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

Until the buildings closed in July, Knowsley Council had spent up to £1m on safety patrols so residents did not have to leave their homes.

From BBC Nov. 27, 2025

The original theatre hosted performances of works by William Shakespeare and was made possible by the Earl of Derby, who lived at Knowsley Hall.

From BBC May 30, 2025

He is my abhorrence, I think him quite a hum, He's worse than that Marine Vi-va-ri-um; He beats the Knowsley beasteses of the Derby dilly, And makes the baby Elephant look small and silly.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

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