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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Steve West, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, cared for his mother for many years before taking the difficult decision to place her in a care home.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

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

West Yorkshire Police said they had received a report on Monday relating to the event at WX and inquiries were ongoing to establish what had taken place.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Mr Motivator's message has certainly landed in this quiet corner of West Yorkshire.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

It was he who was to lead the rising in West Yorkshire.

From Beatrix of Clare by Underwood, Clarence F.

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