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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"I have grave concerns that smartphone culture is affecting the development of children's brains and as well as their well-being," he told BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today programme.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A spokesperson for Woodside said the weather event had interrupted production at the Karratha Gas Plant, an onshore processing facility for the North West Shelf Project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Speaking to BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today programme, Brown said her heart went out to Amy Doherty's family and friends.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

That’s something that Westcott excelled at in her prior role running the Pluto LNG and the North West Shelf LNG projects in Australia, RBC says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“This is the London and North West Railway, eleven oh seven train to London, making all local stops. Final destination will be Euston Staaaaayshun!”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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