North Yorkshire

noun

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

North Yorkshire

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)

Example Sentences

Plantlife's annual survey found hundreds of new sites for pink waxcap and violet coral across the country, with North Yorkshire emerging as a "hotspot" for the fungi, the charity said.

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The general was speaking on a visit to RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire.

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In Skipton, the concept of the Library of Things means residents of the North Yorkshire market town can borrow handy everyday items, from tools to tents and sports equipment.

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However, pupils starting school this week in North Yorkshire will only receive free travel to their nearest school instead of any which is within their catchment area.

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For the past 22 years, Mrs Butcher has been a ceremonies registrar, travelling across North Yorkshire to perform the legally binding part of marriages or civil partnerships.

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