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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

Kirklees Council said it now adheres to "the highest modern standards of safety in managing and monitoring asbestos in our buildings as part of a robust asbestos management plan".

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 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

His wound was beating red-hot irons into his heart; hardly could they get him from his horse to the gate of Kirklees.

From Robin Hood by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth

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