South Yorkshire

American

noun

a metropolitan county in N England. 603 sq. mi. (1,561 sq. km).

South Yorkshire British

noun

a metropolitan county of N England, administered since 1986 by the unitary authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Rotherham. Area: 1560 sq km (602 sq miles)

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Doubts about identity emerged when the boy woke up on Sunday, prompting Johnson's father to call South Yorkshire Police and voice concerns the person in hospital was not his son.

From BBC

In a statement issued on Tuesday, South Yorkshire Police said "concerns" had been raised about the identities of those killed.

From BBC

He said South Yorkshire Police would fully cooperate with any subsequent investigation by the police watchdog.

From BBC

Rail passengers have been warned of delays and cancellations on New Year's Eve morning after signalling cables were stolen in South Yorkshire.

From BBC

He was referred to the South Yorkshire youth homelessness charity Roundabout, which assigned him a flat - in which he still lives - and gave him access to a counselling service.

From BBC

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