South Yorkshire

American

noun

a metropolitan county in N England. 603 sq. mi. (1,561 sq. km).

South Yorkshire British

noun

a metropolitan county of N England, administered since 1986 by the unitary authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Rotherham. Area: 1560 sq km (602 sq miles)

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The Sunday Telegraph leads with the arrest overnight of a "28-year-old white British male" who it says was "apprehended in South Yorkshire after manhunt following murder".

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

In 2018, he was elected as the first Mayor of South Yorkshire.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

West Yorkshire Police found the men had moved between several Discord servers, including one run by Zachary Law, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who told detectives that Dyer spoke about his troubles.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

South Yorkshire police confirmed it was aware of enforcement action being carried out inside Hexthorpe Mini Market.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

Forest in South Yorkshire, once dwelling-place of Robin Hood, 314, 315; Sir Richard of the Lea sets out for, to repay loan, 328 Barton, Sir Andrew.

From Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race by Ebbutt, M. I. (Maud Isabel)

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