Knowsley

British

/ ˈnəʊzlɪ /

noun

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

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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

"It would be nice to not have to rely on them for as much support because Knowsley is the second-most deprived area in the country."

From BBC • May 30, 2025

Starmer said he and his family had been watching the serial after Knowsley MP Anneliese Midgley raised the issue at Prime Ministers Questions earlier.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

Our journey yesterday from Knowsley was not very long, and some of the country all about Matlock, in Derbyshire, quite wild and lovely.

From Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 by Waddington, Mary King

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