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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Humberside Police is increasing resources to deal with motorcycle crime and has recruited four full-time officers in northern Lincolnshire.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"We are 100% focused on the final at Wembley and preparing to face Southampton until we are told otherwise," he told BBC Radio Humberside.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Humberside Police removed 35 bodies and the ashes of 167 people from Legacy's parlour in Hessle Road following a "concern for care of the deceased" in March 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

However, six days later on 18 June, Polanski did speak to BBC Radio Humberside.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

In an interview with BBC Radio Humberside in October, Aramayo spoke about being "lucky enough" to be involved with Hull Truck Theatre during his early career.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

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