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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It is a surprise appointment for the MP for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough in South Yorkshire, with many speculating the role would go to Ed Miliband or Shabana Mahmood.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

In 2025, Pokémon Go's Wild Area - one of its events - came to South Yorkshire.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Shortly after arriving back in South Yorkshire the father and daughter were able to move into their first permanent home.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

Muhammed Secka's body was found the day after emergency services were called to Rother Valley Country Park, in South Yorkshire, on Bank Holiday Monday.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

Other canals are numerous, among which may be mentioned the Sheffield and South Yorkshire, connecting Sheffield with the Trent.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" by Various

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