Women in West Yorkshire: 14 notable women who are from Halifax, Wakefield and Dewsbury

To mark International Women’s Day today we’re taking a look at some of the female famous faces from around Calderdale, Wakefield and North Kirklees.

See how many you recognise!

13. Helen Worth, Ossett

You will probably recognise Helen Worth for her role as Gail Platt in Coronation Street, but did you know that the star was born in Ossett? (Photo by Andrew Matthews - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

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14. Annabel Scholey, Wakefield

Wakefield-born Annabel Scholey has had roles as Lauren Drake on Being Human, Contessina de Medici in the television series, Medici: Masters of Florence with Dustin Hoffman and Richard Madden and Nina in BBC show, The Split. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto

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