Sefton

British

/ ˈsɛftən /

noun

a unitary authority in NW England, in Merseyside. Pop: 281 600 (2003 est). Area: 150 sq km (58 sq miles)

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Anita Bhardwaj, senior coroner for Sefton, said the crossing had been "safe, compliant and operating as designed", adding it was "more likely than not that Sam did not hear the klaxon".

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Maassarani operates several GP surgeries in Knowsley and Sefton and in 2009 set up the social isolation charity Care Merseyside.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Sefton Council and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have both provided £2.5m for the project with the government allocating £5m to the works.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

Around 100,000 people flocked to Sefton Park for "Scouse Coachella", as it became known, enjoying around 100 acts across three days - and even a little sunshine between the showers.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

They saw Sefton at the attic window, with Rowan in his arms.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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