North West

British

noun

a province in N South Africa, created in 1994 from the NE part of Cape Province and part of Transvaal: agriculture and service industries. Capital: Mafikeng. Pop: 3 807 469 (2004 est). Area: 116 320 sq km (44 911 sq miles)

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Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC website, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X, external.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

But at the same time he'd witnessed the effects of certain industries fading away in the North West of England.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X, external.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

Speaking as mourners and well-wishers gathered in Preston's Flag Market, Nolan told BBC North West Tonight of his heartbreak and anger at the convicted men.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

The teams returned all at once, noisy and punctual as the trains of the London and North West Railway screeching into Euston Station during the morning rush hour.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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