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Mann: The ‘Quaystone’ Cops – Police Farce Deepens

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The contaminated harbour silt issue entered an entirely new dimension of absurdity last week as the Isle of Man’s (impartial and objective) Police Force decided they would take no action over haul route incidents when material which comprises a ‘rich soup’ of arsenic, lead and other heavy metals was deposited on the highway on day one of the operation at Peel Harbour.

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Should Miliband Apologise?

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A petition was recently launched with the aim of having Ed Miliband apologise to Nicola Sturgeon for Labour support of an alleged smear campaign against the SNP leader initiated by the Daily Telegraph. Although abhorrent in nature, the alleged attempts to defame Nicola Sturgeon are in keeping with the political tactics that have become popular among many right-wing newspapers and both left- and right-wing Westminster parties.

Peel Town Commissioners have organised a day of events to commemorate the centenary of the sinking of the Lusitania, which will reflect not only upon the loss of life, but the selfless contribution of the crew of the Peel fishing boat The Wanderer, who were first on the scene and saved many people from the doomed passenger liner.

Press Release on behalf of the Manx Language Development Officer for Culture Vannin :

The continued growth of interest in Manx Gaelic and the international recognition this has engendered for the Island was further illustrated last week when  Adrian Cain, the Manx Language Development Officer for Culture Vannin, was invited to Guernsey to join the Guernsey Language Commission.

A recent two man art exhibition held in the historical Sailors' Shelter on East Quay in Peel, was hailed as a resounding success.

Given a new lease of life since its recent renovation, the Sailors' shelter now provides facilities for meetings, exhibitions and other gatherings.

Situated at the heart of the sea-faring community, the weekend art exhibition displayed work by local residents Vic Bates and Peter Leadley, who are both active members of the Western (IOM) Photographic Society.

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UN: League Submit Quadrennial Report

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The Celtic League has submitted a response to the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review as part of its commitment as a UN recognised NGO with roster consultative status.

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Migrants: League One of The Few NGOs to Lobby to Avert This Tragedy

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The decision of EU leaders to step up Mediterranean Search and Rescue capability in response to the deaths of hundreds of migrants in recent weeks is a vindication (albeit a cruel one) of a situation that the Celtic League predicted almost five months ago.

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Kernow: Children’s Celebration Ban Stokes Controversy

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A storm of protest erupted following a report in the Cornish Guardian newspaper concerning a school’s refusal to allow Cornish children the right to attend Padstow’s ancient ‘Obby Oss’ celebration.

The centuries’ old tradition occurs on 1st May annually and involves music and dancing through the streets and Cornish folklorists believe it to be a celebration of an ancient pagan fertility ritual which heralds the arrival of spring.

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A Craven Police Force

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‘To arrogant politicians that flout the law add a craven police force which fails to enforce the law’

On day one of the operation to remove hazardous waste silt from Peel Harbour to a hastily created dumpsite at Poortown on the west of the Isle of Man overloaded wagons spilled contaminants at several locations on the haul routes.

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County, Duchy, Nation or Country? The Case for Cornwall

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