Humberside

American

[huhm-ber-sahyd] / ˈhʌm bərˌsaɪd /

noun

a county in NE England. 1,356 sq. mi. (3,525 sq. km).

Humberside British

/ ˈhʌmbəˌsaɪd /

noun

a former county of N England around the Humber estuary, formed in 1974 from parts of the East and West Ridings of Yorkshire and N Lincolnshire: replaced in 1996 by the unitary authorities of East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire

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Ineos says that its plants in Humberside are "among the most efficient in the world", producing materials with half the carbon footprint of US rivals, and only one eighth the footprint of Chinese equivalents.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Now the case is over, we can report on what it was like to follow a story that began when whistleblowers raised concerns about Legacy Independent Funeral Directors with Humberside Police in March 2024.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

Alongside the footage, Humberside Police has released excerpts from interviews with Bush.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

When Humberside Police announced they were investigating Legacy in March 2024, Ness rang the helpline set up for anyone concerned.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

The results of a Freedom of Information request show that, between 2023 and 2026, Humberside Police logged only one incident of ASB on the Willows.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

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