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‘Mardy’ has been revealed as the most iconic Sheffield slang

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"Ey up Mardy bum, got some chuddy for us?"

A new study has been looking into the most iconic slang words of the north- and some are more surprising than others.

The Hoot Leeds reports that a new study from Preply has revealed that there are plenty of slang words synonymous with cities across the UK, including some rather unusual ones.

Here in Sheffield it's no surprise that 'mardy' came out on top. An ode to the influence that the Arctic Monkeys have had on Sheffield, the word has been a common slang across Yorkshire, but one we hold particularly close to us.

 'Chuddy' made it to second place, best said in a thick Yorkshire accent, it means chewing gum (for anyone not in the know) and it follows on from a list of very traditional Yorkshire slang words found by the study.

There's plenty of reason to love the saying 'Mardy Bum' besides the musical influence, and there's indie makers aplenty offering signs, mugs and slogans with the iconic slang on, including from Me & Thee.

Image: Shop Indie
Image: Shop Indie

Surprisingly for fellow Yorkshire city it wasn't 'reyt', 'chuffin' or 'ey up' that made it to the slang shortlist... 

The top word for Leeds is actually 'gill', which means a half pint, and whilst this certainly isn't the first word to come to mind for us, it' is certainly a well known Leeds slang that's clearly stood the test of time. 

This is followed by 'scraps' - 'the lovely loose bits of batter on your traditional Northern chippy'. 

And it's not just Leeds-own slang that's got the country talking about the city, apparently Leeds also has the highest number of 'slang addresses' in the country- meaning there's 17 different road names with slang like 'butt' and 'balm', courtesy of Butt Lane and Balm Place, in them. 

The top slang for other northern cities is as followed: 

Birmingham: Babby - term of endearment meant for people you know quite well

Bristol: Drive - reference to bus and taxi drivers

Liverpool: Chocka - busy

London: Dapper - reference to a man dressed in a fashionable and tidy way

Manchester: Our Kid - sibling

Sheffield: Mardy- moody

Glasgow: Stoater - someone who is fantastic

Leicester: Jitty - a passageway or alleyway

Leeds: Gill - a half pint

For the full report on UK slang, visit the Preply website for more information.

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A nature reserve in Bradford has been named one of the seven ‘wonders of the world’ for 2026

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A Bradford nature reserve has been crowned one of the seven wonders of the world by Condé Nast Traveller.

And to be honest...we're just as shocked as you are.

The travel magazine publish a list every January titled 'The Seven Wonders of the World', highlighting the latest destinations which readers are urged to whack on their bucket list for the year ahead.

Featured in this year's list are the Faroe Islands, the El Imposible National Park in El Salvador and...a nature reserve in Bradford.

Okay, maybe we need to give it some more credit.

The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve was formed last year and includes the Ilkley Moor, Penistone Country Park, Shipley Glen and St Ives estate.

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It's the only UK location to be featured, and we're very chuffed that it's right here in Yorkshire.

Condé Nast said about the reserve: "One of the reigning monarch’s ongoing Kings Series of nature reserves, the Bradford Pennines Gateway is part of a nationwide initiative to protect and celebrate the UK’s natural heritage, enhance biodiversity, and give local communities better access to nature.

"Rather like King Charles himself, there’s something stoic and un-showy about this 1,272-hectare region, resided in, and beloved by, the Brontë sisters and encompassing Ilkley Moor, Penistone Hill Country Park, Harden Moor and Bingley North Bog.

"These are landscapes of unhurried drama: undulating moors, wind-polished gritstone tors and views that collapse into long, moody distances broken only by the slow, stately flap of a marsh harrier.

"New trails knit the old wool villages of Haworth, Stanbury and Thornton into a tapestry of slow travel, with signposted routes pointing you towards medieval packhorse bridges, secret waterfalls, and a pub or two that still understands a proper pint. "

We will absolutely take that, read the full article here.

Read more: This Yorkshire town has been crowned the ‘happiest’ place to live in the UK

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Leeds United and Wales legend Terry Yorath has died at 75

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Football has sadly lost a Leeds United and Wales national team legend as Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75.

The Welsh international with 59 caps, who played for Leeds, Spurs, Coventry, Swansea City and more, is said to have passed away following a short illness.

Born in Cardiff, the ex-pro turned manager - not to mention the famous father of fellow athlete turned sports presenter, Gabby Logan - retired from playing in 1986 but remained a familiar face in the footballing world.

Confirmed on Thursday morning, 8 January, his former clubs and supporters from all over are now paying their respects.

With nearly two centuries' worth of games for the Yorkshiremen, the team he had the most appearances for, the club were quick to honour him on social media, stating they have been left 'devastated' by the news.

"Playing for the Whites during one of the most successful eras for the club", the tribute reads, "Yorath made 198 appearances in the famous shirt, having progressed through the academy and into the first team.

"He was then a regular at Elland Road following his retirement from professional football in 1986, becoming a friendly face and recalling a number of incredible stories on matchdays, over a number of years...

"Yorath brilliantly helped Leeds reach the 1973 European Cup Winners’ Cup final and played in the showpiece event at Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Greece, where the Whites were controversially defeated 1-0 against AC Milan.

"In the following 1973/74 season, Yorath featured 28 times for Don Revie’s side, scoring two goals as the Whites were crowned First Division champions for the second time in our history. In that memorable campaign, a new Football League record was set by going 29 games undefeated from the start of the campaign."

He also played a key role in helping the club reach a European Cup final for the first time the following year, and scored a dozen goals for LUFC from deep in the middle of the park.

Logan, 52, sadly had to leave the Match of the Day programme mid-broadcast on Wednesday evening, with her trusted replacement Mark Chapman being praised for handling the situation gracefully.

The Welsh FA have added that they have been left "deeply saddened" by the loss; meanwhile, Gabby Logan and the rest of Yorath's family are yet to issue a public comment during this difficult time, with the public being reminded to give them space and privacy.

As for The Peacocks, their statement ends: "Everyone at Leeds United will remember Terry fondly on and off the pitch, and we are devastated by his passing.

"He will always be a club legend, and we offer our sincerest condolences to his friends and family. 'Marching on Together', always.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family, former teammates, as well as all those whose lives he touched both in and out of football. Rest in peace.

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