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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Humberside Police said their deaths were thought to be connected to carbon monoxide poisoning.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Humberside Police said it was called to Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington on Wednesday following concern for safety.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

In its investigation following the 10 March 2025 collision, Humberside Police questioned Motion multiple times to try and account for the inaction on the bridge.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Humberside Police said no formal identification of the body had taken place but recognised the discovery had followed 13 days of "extensive searches" for Grace Keeling.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

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