Calderdale

British

/ ˈkɔːldəˌdeɪl /

noun

a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 193 200 (2003 est). Area: 364 sq km (140 sq miles)

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"We want to see a stronger commitment from the government to put their money where their mouth is," says Hamish Heald, the joint secretary of the Calderdale branch of the NEU.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

There are just three cancer services that are achieving the 62-day target over the past 12 months - Calderdale and Huddersfield, East and North Hertfordshire and Bolton NHS trusts.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

In 2012, Calderdale Council successfully bid for Heritage Lottery funding and the building closed again while work got under way.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2023

Calderdale is a flood hot spot on the new map.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2023

By this time, "Airedale, Wharfedale, Calderdale, and Ribblesdale" all knew the place of residence of Currer Bell.

From Life of Charlotte Bronte — Volume 2 by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

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