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Ilkeston

British  
/ ˈɪlkɪstən /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Three people were injured after a crash in Derby Road, Ilkeston, which involved two cars, one of which went through the side of MFA Bowl shortly before 17:00 BST on Friday, said police.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

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.

From BBC Feb. 15, 2025

Adams, signed by Sheffield United from Ilkeston soon after that cup triumph, is part of the growing Scottish contingent in Italy, with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour joining Napoli this summer.

From BBC Sep. 25, 2024

Ten years ago a 17-year-old Adams helped Ilkeston beat Glossop North End 2-0, the striker winning a second-half penalty to claim the trophy.

From BBC Sep. 25, 2024

She went to the Free Library in Ilkeston, copied out addresses from the Schoolmistress, and wrote for application forms.

From The Rainbow by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

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