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It appears the UK media and political parties cannot miss an opportunity to attack or demonise Alex Salmond.

Despite the fact Salmond is one of those rare creatures in politicians ‘a man of principle’ (remember he stood down immediately after the narrow referendum defeat) and has moved on since passing the SNP ‘mantle’ to Nicola Sturgeon it appears his detractors cannot.

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The Secretary General of the Celtic League has written to the First Minister of Wales to express concern about military recruitment in schools.

The move comes as the Welsh Assembly plan to consider the issue.

Similar correspondence is to be targeted at leaders in the other Celtic countries.

“20/09/15

Dear First Minister Carwyn Jones

Armed Forces School Recruitment

News from The Celtic League

The Celtic League have written to the DOI Director of Ports asking what monies are paid by the UK Ministry of Defence for the use by RAF training aircraft which use Ronaldsway regularly.

Hawk trainers from the RAF Valley base utilise the airport on a regular basis and additionally larger types such as Hercules transports have used the airport.

The training generally involves ‘non touch down’ approach and take-off techniques.

A copy of the brief query to Ms Reynolds is set out below:

“18th September 2015

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We published details earlier this year of a series of articles by New York Times Journalist, Ian Urbina, entitled ‘The Outlaw Ocean’.

This is a section from his first article:

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Now here is something that stuffed shirted bewigged Manx Deemsters, apparently perpetually anchored in the 19th century, had better not hope catches on in the Isle of Man.

Integrity Ireland (I-I) which was set up to campaign against judicial malfeasance and ‘encourage openness, transparency and justice in Irish State institutions’ - especially in ‘policing, the legal profession and the Courts’ mounted something of a coup earlier this month in the Courtroom at Castlebar in Co Mayo (see link):

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The Isle of Man Economic Development Minister, Laurence Skelly, has said the Island continues to weather the economic crisis delivering an upbeat message about the 4.5% economic growth achieved last year (see link):

http://www.manxradio.com/…/positive-message-from-minister-…/

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The body of Private Cheryl James from Llangollen was exhumed last month ahead of a second inquest into her death and metallic fragments were removed for forensic examination. The exhumation took place at the family’s request

Pte James was one of a number or recruits who died in suspicious circumstances whilst undergoing initial training at Deepcut Army base. She was found with a bullet wound to her head in November 1995.

Her body was reburied after a short ceremony with the close family present.

In the 19th century Saratoga Springs was founded as a noted spa town graced with elegant hotels, gaming facilities and the Saratoga Race Course. This weekend the Saratoga Fairgrounds in nearby Ballstson Spa is host to the 19th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts festival.

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Another financial saga with links to the Isle of Man that has popped up within the last twelve months but hasn’t provoked much interest here is the story of HEATHER CAPITAL.

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

The Chief Financial Officer of the Treasury has responded to a query from the Celtic League sent to Treasury Minister, Eddie Teare, MHK, about recent allegations about the IOM financial industry broadcast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

A link to out query to Mr Teare is set out below;

https://www.celticleague.net/…/mann-government-pressed-on-…/