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Mapped: UK’s property value hotspots for buyers

New data reveals where home values climbed the most in 2025 – and where saw the steepest drops

The Independent UK

South Africa says it won’t help 4,000 miners running out of food inside closed mine

The government in South Africa says it will not help about 4,000 miners inside an illegal closed mine in the country's North West province as part of an official policy against illegal mining.

The Independent UK

Climate change is a challenge for small-scale farmers - how a mix of old and new techniques produced a superior maize harvest in a dry part of South Africa

New research into rural small-scale farms in South Africa’s North West province has found that climate-smart farming techniques lead to a better maize yield, a more regular supply of food for the farmers, and a wider variety of crops.

The Conversation

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How old are South African fossils like the Taung Child? New study offers an answer

One hundred years ago the discovery of a skull in South Africa’s North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile skull was dubbed the Taung Child by Raymond Dart, an anatomist at the University of the Witwatersrand, who first described it. In 1924 Dart could not say…

The Conversation

Tories scramble to find almost 200 election candidates as Gove leads exodus

Rishi Sunak appeared to catch his own party unprepared for the general election as Conservative HQ tries to find scores of prospective MPs willing to stand

The Independent UK

Former Punjab CM Charanjit Channi, youth leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Congress list of 10 Lok Sabha candidates

Congress fields former MP Udit Raj from North West Delhi Lok Sabha seat.

The Hindu

The Lowry, Merseyrail and PwC: The 45 latest North West hires and promotions

BusinessLive rounds up the latest hires and promotions across the North West

Birmingham Post

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Justice Secretary to review plans for hostel that will house sex offenders in Consett

North West Durham MP Richard Holden has raised concerns over the proposals with the Justice Secretary

Chronicle Live

Kardashian and Jenner baby names and meanings - from butterfly effect to stone worker

When it comes to baby names, the Kardashian and Jenner klan are far from basic - but what do their unusual monikers actually mean and what was the inspiration?

Daily Mirror

Marikana massacre: South Africa needs to build a society that's decent and doesn't humiliate people

On 16 August mine workers, activists and no doubt a few politicians will gather on the now infamous rock outcrop near the former Lonmin Platinum mine in Marikana, North West province, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Marikana massacre. This was the most lethal use of force by the…

The Conversation

World's oldest woman claims milk and spinach helped her reach 128th birthday

Johanna Mazibuko, who lives in South Africa's North West province, celebrated turning 128 last Wednesday - which could have made her the world's oldest living person

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