West Yorkshire

American

noun

a metropolitan county in N England. 787 sq. mi. (2,039 sq. km).

West Yorkshire British

noun

a metropolitan county of N England, administered since 1986 by the unitary authorities of Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. Area: 2039 sq km (787 sq miles)

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The West Yorkshire event was a sell-out in 2025, and this year the 500 tickets were snapped up within 90 seconds, according to event organisers.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Police said all those involved were from Leeds in West Yorkshire, adding their relatives have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Dione Frost, organiser of the event in the small market town in West Yorkshire, says it's the biggest yet.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

West Yorkshire Police confirmed it was investigating a further possible offence of fraud by false representation as a result of the new information about Parry.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

He then returned and brought in the man of the West Yorkshire Regiment.

From A Short History of the 6th Division Aug. 1914-March 1919 by Marden, Thomas Owen, Sir

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