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| Ilkeston has been ranked as
Number 15 in a list of the most English places in the
UK. Research organisation OriginsInfo has created
a list of 1,500 towns and cities, ranked according to the
numbers of people living there with traditional English
surnames. In comparison, Derby was ranked 668th, with
75.85% of people having traditional English names. The
English surnames of prominence in Ilkeston are: Straw,
Henshaw, Wheatley, Toplis and Smedley.
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Protests over
Albion centre
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Public oppostion to the closure of
the Albion Leisure Centre in Ilkeston gathered momentum
this week when protesters assembled outside.
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Carnival capers
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 Thousands
of people created a carnival atmosphere in Ilkeston on
Saturday - for the biggest family fun day yet.
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After a few quiet years, the 2008 Ilkeston Carnival bounced
back in style.
For the first time two marching bands provided entertainment and headed the
procession to the Rutland Rec, with open top cars and even clowns on skates
following the leader. Carnival Queen Francine Wagstaffe, 15, led the way, while
the Mayor of Erewash, Cllr Barbara Harrison and her consort Brian Matsell
followed.
Behind them came floats with dancers, local scouts and a team from the Midland
Co-op who really embraced the carnival theme.
They began their journey at Belfield Street and wound through the streets of
Ilkeston, waving at the public, in time for the official opening at lunchtime.
At the Rec they were met by cheering crowds who were ready for the fun to
begin. Among the highlights were the Dako Flying Angels, a gym display team,
who wowed the crowds with their abilities; a funfair; dog show; crazy golf, and
a miniature railway that circled the arena.
There was even the chance for classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts to get
involved by showing their own vehicles.
One Lions organiser said: "There were more floats, more stalls and about
four to five thousand people - it was a very successful day!"
Four year-old Christopher Slater (left) came dressed as a Tasmanian devil.
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Theme park site attracts
developers
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The former site of the
American Adventure theme park will be sold to one of three
developers.
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The theme park, in Shipley closed in February
last year after a drop in visitor numbers and has stood desolate ever since
with the last of the rides being demolished last year.
A Derbyshire County Council spokesperson said it had been contacted by 17
parties interested in developing the site.
She said: "We considered all of the proposals and have invited eight
applicants to present their ideas to us.
"After we've listened to all of the proposals we will draw up a further
shortlist of three buyers who will present their ideas to our members to
consider."
Prospective developers will need to get planning permission from Amber Valley
Borough Council before any development can take place.
The spokesperson added: "This process will follow the usual planning
procedure in which local people including liaison groups and local
representatives are notified of any proposals and consulted throughout the
decision-making process."
Shipley Lakeside Development Liaison Group, a group of residents who formed
because of their interest in the future of the site, will gather local opinion
and comment on the proposals.
Clerk of the group, Gemma Cripwell said: "We have been promised that we
will be provided with details of the final three applicants and allowed to
respond to the council on local opinion.
"As soon as we have further details we will be arranging a further meeting
of the full group to discuss the three proposals."
The group have requested a meeting with the county council to put over any
issues which may come about once the three developers have been confirmed.
The county council could not disclose who the eight companies interested in the
site were or how much it was being sold for.
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