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THE TWO FACES OF CORNWALL – A TIME FOR ANGER AND FOR QUESTIONS!

A new report setting out that many in Cornwall have to subsist on below a living wage has sparked anger. In the article below, the Kernow Branch says it time for people to become angry about ‘The two faces of Cornwall ’

With poverty and low wages a feature of life for many in some of the other Celtic countries the Kernow branch initiative should be looked at by other CL branches:

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Russians, Americans, British? Mystery Deepens Over Activity in Cornish Airspace

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Last weeks Russian incursion around western Ireland and towards Cornwall seems to have generated a wave of unusual air activity over the country – this report update from Michael Chappell:

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ILLIAM DHONE: A MOVING TRIBUTE FROM AN UNUSUAL SOURCE

Illiam Dhone patriot or traitor - the question appears to be posed around the time of every annual commemoration and the latter concept was soundly castigated by Bernard Moffatt at this years commemoration.

One man however certainly thought Illiam Dhone was a patriot and he paid unusual homage to the Manx hero many years prior to the current National Illiam Dhone commemoration being initiated in 1963.

Tributes have been paid to historian Dr John Davies, who has died aged 76. As reported on BBC News Wales he was 'an author, broadcaster and teacher, he wrote what many consider to be the definitive book chronicling Wales: 'A History of Wales'. This work tracks the development of Wales from its earliest days to modern times.

Tributes have been paid to broadcaster, folk singer and Welsh language activist Dr Meredydd Evans whose death has been announced. As reported in the Welsh Daily Post newspaper: 'Known as Merêd he was a collector, editor, historian and notable performer of folk music of Wales written in the Welsh language.

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CPT RESPOND ON MAGHABERRY PRISON CONCERNS

The CPT has responded to concerns expressed by the Celtic League about the ongoing situation at Maghaberry Prison.

The League wrote to the both the Council of Europe CPT and the UN Special Rapporteur about the matter. A copy of the CPT response is set out below and immediately below that is a copy of our query:

“ Strasbourg , 17 February 2015

Dear Mr Moffatt

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MOD QUIZZED ON REPORTS RUSSIANS OVERFLEW CORNWALL

Following a military incident off the coast of Cornwall involving two aircraft operated by the Russian Federation and subsequent eye witness reports by members of the public suggesting that the UK Ministry of Defence were being less than transparent in this matter, the Cornwall Branch of the Celtic League has written to the UK Secretary of State for Defence seeking clarification.

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GERMAN ASSURANCE OF STRICT APPLICATION OF IMO SAFETY CODE

The Naval Attaché at the German Embassy in London has responded to a query from the Celtic League about the application of International Maritime Organisation Convention A.709(17) which governs the interaction between submerged submarines and Motor Fishing Vessels (MFVs).

The text of the query from Director of Information, Bernard Moffatt, is set out below

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TAXES, CHARGES NOW THEY WANT YOUR PENSION!

‘The current Manx administration has taken arrogance, self serving disregard for the popular mood and self interest to new levels.’
The Manx government must feel it is on ‘something of a roll’. Fresh from ‘spinning the illusion’ that the recent Isle of Man budget actually provides any relieve to people and with stealth charges still being applied daily the government has set its sights on a new target.

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KERNOW: NEW FRAMEWORK POWERS TO USED TO SEEK MINORITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT