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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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In the most recent stats for March this year, just 3.8% of 16- to 17-year-olds in Sefton were Neet, a figure that has halved since they started the scheme in 2019.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

She denied the offence but was found guilty at South Sefton Magistrates' Court in Bootle on 15 January following a trial.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

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

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

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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