North West Leicestershire

North West Leicestershire is a local government district in Leicestershire, England. Its main towns are Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Coalville.

Related Topics:
Local government district - Leicestershire - England - Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Coalville

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It contains Nottingham East Midlands Airport, which has flights to the rest of Britain and various places in Europe. It is also notable for Castle Donington, site of Donington Park, a grand-prix circuit and site for music festivals.

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Nottingham East Midlands Airport - Castle Donington - Donington Park

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In Parliament, it is represented by David Taylor (Labour).

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This district has a long history of mineral extraction, with coal, brick clay, gravel and granite amongst the products. All the deep coal mines are now closed, but opencast continues.

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Coal - Granite - Coal mine

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It was formed in 1974 by a merger of Ashby de la Zouch Urban District, Ashby Wolds Urban District, Coalville Urban District, Ashby de la Zouch Rural District, Castle Donnington Rural District and Ibstock from the Market Bosworth Rural District.

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1974 - Ashby de la Zouch - Ashby Wolds - Coalville - Ashby de la Zouch Rural District - Castle Donnington Rural District - Ibstock - Market Bosworth Rural District

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