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Kirklees

British  
/ ˌkɜːkˈliːz /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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And in Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, the local leaders of Westminster's three biggest parties all lost their seats on the same council.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The facility would offer an improved environment designed to better support pupils aged five to 19 and enable access to specialist education locally, Kirklees Council said.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

Speaking on Monday, Kirklees councillor Ali Arshad said the girl's mother had been out of the country when the fire broke out while a third child, a boy, had been staying with his grandparents.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

Tim Bamford, who represents Lower Cumberworth on Kirklees Council and lives in nearby Skelmanthorpe, said he had also experienced low water pressure in his home.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

Then bespak-e good Rob-in, In place whereas he stood, "To-morrow I must to Kirklees, Craftily to be letten blood."

From A Bundle of Ballads by Morley, Henry

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