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Kernow: Complaint to Police Over Newspaper Article

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Kernow branch are really on the ‘front foot’ in relation to the newspaper article insulting Cornwall and the Cornish in the Western Daily News.

In the latest development Michael Chappell (Kernow branch Convenor) has referred the issue to Avon and Somerset police

This from Mike’s latest circular to those supporting the campaign – the link is to the original article:

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Cornish Anger at Newspaper Insult

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The Cornish branch of the Celtic League is co-ordinating a campaign of protest about a recent article in the Western Daily Press which they say was insulting to Cornwall and the Cornish people.

A protest to the newspapers Editor is set out below.

As indicated the branch are encouraging individual protests from both within Cornwall and from the other Celtic countries in support of their campaign to seek redress.

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Manx Coverage ITV Granada (News) Respond to League Query

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ITV Granada has responded to a query from the Celtic League about the extent and depth of coverage they provide for Isle of Man based news items.

The League had written to both the BBC (NW) and ITV, following the 2015 Manx budget, with concerns about the coverage provided for Island residents.

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BBC Ignore St Piran Celebrations – Again!

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Members of Kernow branch of the Celtic League are annoyed at the BBCs failure once again to cover the St Piran’s day celebrations.

This report from Kernow branch Convenor Michael Chappell:

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Fukushima Anniversary: Anti Wylfa Group Protest New-Build Nuclear Plant

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Members of the anti-nuclear group People Against Wylfa B (PAWB) used the fourth anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster today to stage a protest on Anglesey against plans to site a new nuclear power station on the Island.

The demonstrators gathered at the Menai Bridge and staged an hour long protest aimed at passing motorists.

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EU Commissioner Urged to Press UK Over Traveller Discrimination

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The Celtic League has written to the European Justice Commissioner, Věra Jourová, urging her to support concerns raised by the Celtic League over discrimination suffered by the Traveller community in the United Kingdom.

A recent letter to UK Communities Minister, Eric Pickles, was drawn to her attention (see CL News link below).

The full text of the letter to Ms Jourová is set out below:

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Batang Kali Massacre Case Has Implication for Legacy Killings

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The outcome of a case before the, UK Supreme Court, involving the massacre of civilians by the British army in Malaya in the 1940s could have major implications for hundreds of unresolved killings during the Troubles and may leave them unresolved.

The Batang Kali massacre took place on 12th December 1948 when British troops killed 24 civilians at the village during the so called Malayan ‘Emergency’.

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Mann: You Don’t Know Whether to Laugh or Cry!

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The Isle of Man Constabulary broke their statistical ‘purdah’ yesterday and finally gave a number for the spate of burglaries (and attempted burglaries) on the Isle of Man in the last few weeks. Something the Celtic League has suggested: see link.

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Ireland: Branch Active in Neutrality Campaign

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An Conradh Ceilteach (the Irish branch of the Celtic League) was extremely active in relation to campaigning in support of the recent attempt to pass through the Dail an amendment which would have enshrined Neutrality in the Irish Constitution.

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Local traditional dance group Bock Yuan Fannee recently celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Masonic Hall in Douglas, in conjunction with the Arrane son Mannin event when a local song was chosen for the forthcoming Pan Celtic Festival.

Organised by Fiona McArdle and compèred by one of the group's founding members, David Fisher, the celebration included a selection of Manx dances performed by current and past members of the group and a special 40th birthday cake, followed by a lively ceili with Tarroo Marroo; which included some original members of the dance group.