North Yorkshire

American  

noun

1. a county in NE England. 3,208 sq. mi. (8,309 sq. km).

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North Yorkshire British  

noun

1. a county in N England, formed in 1974 from most of the North Riding of Yorkshire and parts of the East and West Ridings: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the unitary authorities of Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and part of Stockton on Tees (all within Cleveland until 1996), and York (created in 1997). Administrative centre: Northallerton. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 576 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 8037 sq km (3102 sq miles)

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Paddison said the findings of the consultation in North Yorkshire would provide "key industry insights" into the implications of any levy being introduced.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Tom suffered injuries to his face leading to him losing his sight during an incident with friends on the beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Chris Higgins, a retired scientist and volunteer at Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, added it is still "certainly worth" seeing it from the UK.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

On Monday, the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League began an investigation into Devine, who has been suspended by Saltburn for the "foreseeable future".

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Wensleydale cheese, a local product in North Yorkshire, is of fairly firm texture and mild flavour, and may almost be spread with a knife when ripe; the finest makes are equal to the best Stilton.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various