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

Police said a number of warrants were carried out across Knowsley, Sefton and Liverpool on Thursday, and four people were arrested and later charged.

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He thought about Sefton, his father.

From Literature

Sefton had come home from the market late one night, just after Annad was born, to find his house burning.

From Literature

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

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