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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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

Last year, about 100,000 music fans attended the event in Sefton Park in Liverpool, which was dubbed "Scouse Coachella".

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Ahead of the three-minute silence, Sefton Council leader Marion Atkinson said it was "a very difficult day for everybody, but more so the families who are going through what must be just dreadful today".

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

The families thanked Sir Keir, Rayner and Sefton Council, as well as Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, "for listening to our voices and helping us achieve the funding we need for this project".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

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

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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