Kirklees

British

/ ˌkɜːkˈliːz /

noun

a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 391 400 (2003 est). Area: 410 sq km (158 sq miles)

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Rowan was elected to Kirklees Council in May, winning the Colne Valley West ward from Labour.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Reform became the largest party on Kirklees Council when it won 29 seats at May's local elections.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

For every £20 raised, someone receives a free ticket, ice cream and programme, with 850 tickets given out to families across Kirklees who would not ordinarily be able to afford it.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025

On Saturday, police said Kirklees Council's highways department was managing the road closure.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2025

One day as he rode along on horseback, near Kirklees Abbey, he was seized with so violent a rush of blood to the head that he reeled and came near falling from his saddle.

From Robin Hood by J. Walker (Joseph Walker) McSpadden

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