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

On Monday evening, the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League placed the club under investigation following a complaint made after their second XI victory over Norton in Division 2.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Someone in Cheshire said it happened every week, a farmer in Essex said it had happened more than 100 times, while one in North Yorkshire said 150 times.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

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

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

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)