Non-statistical Midland regions also exist, although these too are broadly defined. These are the North and South Midlands. The North Midlands typically groups together parts of the Midlands with northern English characteristics (such as Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and north Staffordshire), with southern parts of northern England (especially Cheshire and southern Yorkshire) occasionally being included. | Non-statistical Midland regions also exist, although these too are broadly defined. These are the North and South Midlands. The North Midlands typically groups together parts of the Midlands with northern English characteristics (such as Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and north Staffordshire), with southern parts of northern England (especially Cheshire and southern Yorkshire) occasionally being included. |