East Riding of Yorkshire

British  

noun

1. a county of NE England, a historical division of Yorkshire on the North Sea and the Humber estuary: became part of Humberside in 1974; reinstated as an independent unitary authority in 1996, with a separate authority for Kingston upon Hull: chiefly agricultural and low-lying, with various industries in Hull. Administrative centre: Beverley. Pop (excluding Hull): 321 300 (2003 est). Area (excluding Hull): 748 sq km (675 sq miles)

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East Riding of Yorkshire

Humberside Police said it was continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive, Humberside Fire & Rescue and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

The scheme, which was first held in 2024, was developed to reduce the environmental impact of single use and help families with the cost of living, East Riding of Yorkshire Council said.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said its Help for Households drop-in event would also offer advice on saving money and staying warm.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025

Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council offer grants to help parents to cover the cost of school clothing.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2025

BRIDLINGTON, a market town, municipal borough and seaside resort in the Buckrose parliamentary division of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, 31 m.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" by Various

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