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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After reporting the theft to Humberside Police, Thompson says he used social media to try to trace the bike.

From BBC ● May 19, 2026

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

Humberside Police began investigating the company in March 2024 after a "call of concern for the deceased".

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

Moore's account was integral to the investigation – one of the most intricate in Humberside Police's history.

From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026

Huntley had been the subject of a series of complaints made to police in Humberside, where he had worked before.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

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