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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North Yorkshire

The business, based in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, was known by many pubgoers for its eccentric rules including banning mobile phones, music, televisions and swearing at their sites.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

He said the bird's condition would continue to be monitored and they were working with colleagues in Northumberland, Durham, Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

Turley was re-elected as MP for Redcar in North Yorkshire in 2024, having previously represented the constituency from 2015-19.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Thirteen-year-old Palwasha Akbar was playing in the River Wharfe at Burnsall, North Yorkshire, when she got into difficulty on 31 May.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

Miss E. Lloyd, of Woodburn, Crowborough, writes: About the year 1833 a gentleman bought an estate in North Yorkshire, seven miles from any town, and built a house there.

From The Parish Clerk by Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson)