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‘What does Cornishness mean to you?’ - Cornish Embassy Bus

‘What does Cornishness mean to you?’

In 2014 the HM government recognised the Cornish as a ‘National Minority’. After years of campaigning, that means that we are no longer regarded as English in law and now have equal status with the Scots, Welsh & Irish.

Isle of Man's historic buildings brought into focus

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The Isle of Man’s historic buildings are the focus of international journal ‘Context’

From the stone monuments in our landscape to the architecture of the TT Course, the latest edition of ‘Context’ from the Institute for Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) brings the rich variety of the historic built environment in the Isle of Man into focus for an international audience.

Scottish independence supporters take over motorway bridges

Supporters of Scottish Independence gathered in peaceful protest on bridges overlooking the M8 motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh yesterday, drawing attention to the ongoing fight for an independent Scotland. Waving flags, holding banners and dressed in kilts the campaigners drew considerable support from motorists. They were joined by a group of motorcyclists, the Yes Bikers, who rode down the motorway with Saltires attached to their bikes.

Objections mount to sycophantic name change of bridge to Wales

The UK Government has been condemned after it announced plans to rename the second Severn Crossing. Severn Crossing is a term used to refer to the two motorway crossings over the River Severn estuary between England and Wales. The name decided on without any consultation with the Welsh people is the Prince of Wales Bridge. It has been met with fierce opposition in Wales with petitions and online campaigns garnering huge support.

Extradition of Catalan politicians to Spain has to be stopped

Former Catalan government minister and St Andrews University professor Clara Ponsati is facing extradition from Scotland to Spain under a European Arrest Warrant. This is a result of  her involvement in the organisation of last year’s Catalan independence referendum. Carles Puigdemont, President of Catalonia from January 2016 until October 2017 when the office was abolished by Spain following the Catalan declaration of independence, was also detained in Germany on a Spanish arrest warrant on March 25 and is now released on bail.

Artefact from doomed ocean liner moved to dedicated Lusitania Museum in Ireland

A davit used to hold lifeboats in place on the doomed ocean liner Lusitania is being moved to the Lusitania Museum in Kinsale, County Cork (Irish: Cionn tSáile, Contae Chorcaí). The davit has stood in Annalong Marine Park in County Down (Irish: Contae an Dúin) in the north-east of Ireland for the past 30 years. It was originally found having been caught in the nets of the fishing boat Croidte an Dúin near the site of the sunken Lusitania in 1965.

Isle of Man: Manx Musicians Shortlisted for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

This year's final for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, a key highlight of the folk music calendar, will be presented by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe and multi-award winning Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis, at the prestigious Belfast Waterfront on the 4th April, with a number of Manx musicians competing for success in several categories.

Launch of Scotland's National Gaelic Language Plan

News From Bòrd na Gàidhlig  - Launch of Scotland's National Gaelic Language Plan

Bòrd na Gàidhlig: Established as a public body by the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 which was commenced on 13th February 2006. The legislation is designed to promote the use of Scottish Gaelic, secure the status of the language and ensure its long-term future.  The Act sets out 3 main aims for Bòrd na Gàidhlig:

Welsh voluntary action group collect largest plastics haul in Cardiff river clean-up

Grŵp Afonydd Caerdydd - Cardiff Rivers Group (CRG) is a community voluntary action group. They work to improve the cleanliness of the rivers, streams and lakes in Cardiff (Caerdydd) the capital of Wales and surrounding areas. In doing so they are improving the habitat in and around the waterways of Cardiff, which also increases the diversity of wildlife and plants, adding to their attractiveness and importance. 

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