Ilkeston

British

/ ˈɪlkɪstən /

noun

a town in N central England, in SE Derbyshire. Pop: 37 270 (2001)

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The former professional bodybuilder and firefighter, from Ilkeston in Derbyshire, has become a fan favourite on the rebooted series over the past two years.

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Council leader James Dawson paid tribute to Mr Rose, who lived at a care home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, saying: "Erewash was privileged to count him as a resident."

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War hero Donald Rose, who turned 110 on Christmas Eve, enjoyed a wartime-themed party at the care home where he lives in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

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He signed for Harrogate after impressing for Ilkeston Town in the seventh tier of English football.

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On Friday, she was presented with the Manchester tart after Stacey's Bakery, in Ilkeston, heard about her love for the coconut-topped fruit and custard creation and baked one especially.

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