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Controversy over misplaced apostrophe in Yorkshire litter campaign

A well intentioned anti-litter campaign has fallen foul of those who seek to preserve the Yorkshi...

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13.52 9 Aug 2024


Controversy over misplaced apostrophe in Yorkshire litter campaign


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13.52 9 Aug 2024


A well intentioned anti-litter campaign has fallen foul of those who seek to preserve the Yorkshire dialect. But, how can a single apostrophe cause so many problems?

Joining Seán to discuss is Rodney Dimbleby, Chairperson of the Yorkshire Dialect Society.


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