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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South Yorkshire Police confirmed it had received a referral for reported fraud in relation to PM Law, which is "currently under review… to determine next steps".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Det Ch Insp Simon Cartwright said Rose Tree Avenue would remain closed as investigations continued and urged anyone with information to contact South Yorkshire Police.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The arrests were connected to the same investigation which saw five men apprehended and charged in north west England and South Yorkshire in February this year.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Dame Jenni had a grammar school education in her home town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, before going on to study French and drama at the University of Hull.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

A series of experiments of great interest and vital importance to colliery owners and all those engaged in mining coal has been carried out during the last ten days in the South Yorkshire coal field.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887 by Various

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