Merseyside

American

[mur-zee-sahyd] / ˈmɜr ziˌsaɪd /

noun

a metropolitan county in W England. 250 sq. mi. (648 sq. km).

Merseyside British

/ ˈmɜːzɪˌsaɪd /

noun

a metropolitan county of NW England, administered since 1986 by the unitary authorities of Sefton, Liverpool, St Helens, Knowsley, and Wirral. Area: 652 sq km (252 sq miles)

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Between March and June last year £12,447 was allegedly taken from several victims for the sale of tickets to see the band's reunion tour, Merseyside Police said.

From BBC

She was initially told there were "no viable lines of enquiry," but the case was referred to Merseyside Police after the agency was contacted by the BBC.

From BBC

For Liverpool, the journey back to Merseyside will be sweet.

From BBC

Sam Dudley died while jogging in Formby, Merseyside, on 24 August.

From BBC

John Jones, 35, of Stamfordham Drive, Allerton; John Hughes, 31, of no fixed abode and Bernard Flynn, 61, of Knowsley Road, Bootle, have also been charged, Merseyside Police said.

From BBC

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