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

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

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

The MP has also criticised the company's "poor communication", while Tanya Sefton, customers services director for SEW, told the programme that the firm "thanked" Martin for his advice on where to set up bottle stations.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Sefton had shouted for help, then leaped up the burning stairs.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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