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Yorkshire

American  
[yawrk-sheer, -sher] / ˈyɔrk ʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

  1. Also called Yorks.  Also called York.  a former county in N England, now part of Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cleveland, and Durham.

  2. one of an English breed of white hogs having erect ears.

Yorkshire British  
/ -ʃə, ˈjɔːkˌʃɪə /

noun

  1. a historic county of N England: the largest English county, formerly divided administratively into East, West, and North Ridings. In 1974 it was much reduced in size and divided into the new counties of North, West, and South Yorkshire: in 1996 the East Riding of Yorkshire was reinstated as a unitary authority and parts of the NE were returned to North Yorkshire for geographical and ceremonial purposes

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Thousands of children are being "set up to fail" because of a lack of understanding around dyscalculia - or "dyslexia of numbers", according to a North Yorkshire mum.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Leeds United survive West Ham's fightback from 2-0 down to 2-2 as a penalty shootout victory sends the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

Other museums to receive grants include the Richmondshire Museum in North Yorkshire, which will run a project on the River Swale, and Pannett Art Gallery in Whitby.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Between my creamed potatoes and my miniature Yorkshire puds I created a Mediterranean of gravy.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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