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Ilkeston station: uniting the community for a good cause

November 18, 2012 By Ilkeston Railway Station Leave a Comment

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How can we engender a spirit of community and co-operation amongst businesses and residents in Ilkeston? How can we support our town and push for positive change? The Ilkeston community would like to see a train station to improve the economy and provide better transport for local people. This website serves as an information resource […]

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Erewash MP presents train station petition to Downing Street

April 20, 2012 By Ilkeston Railway Station Leave a Comment

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Member of Parliament for Erewash Jessica Lee welcomed Peter Hemmett, Editor of the Ilkeston Advertiser to Westminster yesterday (Thursday 19th April 2012) where they handed the Advertiser’s “Get Ilkeston Back on Track” petition into Number 10 Downing Street. The petition, organised by the Ilkeston Advertiser, contains 1,564 signatures calling on the Government to reopen a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Downing Street, Erewash, ilkeston, Ilkeston Advertiser, railway, Westminster

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