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St Michael's Mount - Best View Marazion Beach and Red River  Looking out over 'Red River' as it flows across Marazion Beach. As you can see it isn't very red any more - it was originally named because of discolouration from mining spoil. Oh, and there's St Mic... Marazion Beach  The western end of Marzion Beach as it blends into Longrock beach and curves around to Penzance in the distance... Broken Down Old Hut  I believe Stonefly posted a photo of this same old broken down old building a couple of years back. Anyway, here it is again!... User's Login
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 Topic: NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.BREIZH/BRITTANY: MIXED MESSAGE FROM FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON MINORITY LANGUAGThe status of the Breton language took an unusual turn last Thursday (22nd May), as a proposed amendment to the French Constitution was voted for by the French National Assembly in Paris. ANGARRACK - DUCHY WEBSITE INITIATIVERespected Cornish historian and nationalist, John Angarrack, has produced a different perspective on the House of Windsors claim to the Duchy of Cornwall by creating what, at first glance, seems like a mirror site of the official Duchy of Cornwall web pages. Welcome home!Families move into new part-buy, part-rent homes at Roche KERNOW - LEAGUE BRANCH DEVELOP US LINKSThe Kernow Branch continue to develop their international links, which has led to the Cornish nation being represented in the 20th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival and Highland Games in New Mexico, USA for the first time last weekend. BRETON TEAM 'WORLD CLASS' BUT FRANCE OBSTRUCTS FIFA/UEFA MOVESThis week (20th May 2008), the Breton national football team proved their worth against Congo by beating them in a decisive 3-1 victory at St Brieuc, Breizh/Brittany. Equality and Human Rights Commission Awareness Event - Cornish excluded again?The Regional Head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission is visiting Cornwall on the 28th May 2008 to deliver a conference to Cornwall Council and their Equality Partners to explain the responsibilities of the newly formed organisation the Equality and Human Rights Commissions (EHRC). MINISTER MUST ACT ON SECOND HOMESThe MP for the West Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Constituency of St. Ives, Andrew George, will today keep up the pressure on the Government to act to curb the growth in second home ownership and to give local people a better chance of affordable housing. HELSTON RAILWAY OPEN DAY – SUNDAY 25 MAYThe Helston Railway will be holding an open day for Visitors to Trevarno Gardens near Helston, on Sunday 25 May. Visitors will be able to view progress by volunteer’s towards re-opening a section of the former GWR branch line and look around the diesel trains. There will be guided walks of the railway track bed and a historic walk of Trevarno Gardens. South West Screen recruiting new Board MembersSouth West Screen is currently recruiting new members for its Board. SWS are looking for outstanding individuals with expertise in the creative industries who share their vision of making the South West of England an international centre of excellence. Cornish people should get on as many as these QUANGOs as possible. Deadline: Tuesday 3rd June SWRDA seeking five new board membersThe South West Regional Development Agency will have positions for five board members, two representing businesses, one representing voluntary organisations, one representing trade unions and one representing education, available from the beginning of next month. ONE CORNWALL’S CRITICAL FRIEND INVITES MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAKCouncillors scrutinising the transition to the unitary council for Cornwall have extended an open invitation to the public to attend their meetings and take part in the discussions. At each meeting, a time slot will be set aside specifically for members of the public to speak. Cornwall Minerals Development Framework Core Strategy available for consultationCornwall Council has made available a revised Core Strategy for the Minerals Development Framework in addition to a Supplementary Planning Document for the design, operation and reclamation of mineral sites in Cornwall for public consultation. CORNISH BRANCH MEMBERS PLIGHT GETS INTERNATIONAL ATTENTIONThe plight of Celtic League campaigner Tony Leamon was highlighted last night on a three hour weekly radio broadcast from Taos, New Mexico, USA. The program, dedicated to Tony Leamon, was devoted to Kernow and focused on the legends, language and people of Kernow, including the injustice being suffered by Mr Leamon. WIMPEY - ST GEORGE'S FLAG ISSUE - A POSITIVE RESPONSEWimpey the builders have confirmed that they issued a corrective circular to news sources in Cornwall following concern expressed by the Celtic League after it announced plans to include the Celtic country in a celebration of 'St George's Day' by flying the Saints flag at their sites in Cornwall. British Telecom to Remove PayphonesThis week British Telecom has written to the District Councils across Cornwall indicating that they will be removing a large number of payphones from the region, citing the costs of maintenance, vandalism and money collection as reasons. Councils have until mid- July to submit objections to the plans. BT has also announced they will remove a number of payphones which are within 400 metres of another one, without consultation. CORNWALL COUNCIL’S LEADER AND CHAIRMAN ARE RE-ELECTED - DID NO ONE ELSE STAND?David Whalley has been re-elected as the Leader of Cornwall Council. BRETON COURT BANS 'ANTI-TEEN' DEVICEIn addition to being an irritating insect that sucks blood, 'the mosquito' is also an ultra sonic deterrent of young people under the age of 25 years, and for many youths, the device can be as much of a nuisance as any insect! Success stories spotlighted at Cornwall Business AwardsAn organic baby clothing company from the Lizard Peninsula has tonight been crowned Cornwall’s Business of the Year, as the Cornwall Business Awards shone the spotlight on success stories throughout the region. Business champions revealedSuccess stories spotlighted at Cornwall Business Awards An organic baby clothing company from the Lizard Peninsula has been crowned Cornwall’s Business of the Year, as the Cornwall Business Awards shone the spotlight on success stories throughout the county. |
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Woman jailed over brothel keeping Train line gets £8m refurbishment Nearly £8m is being spent on a Cornish branch line so that trains can run every half hour. No to incinerator A local MP has contacted hundreds of community organisations across Cornwall, urging them to join his call for a planning inquiry into the proposed waste incinerator at St. Dennis, on the grounds is goes against planning policy. Local emphasis for hospital meals The people who produce Cornwall's hospital food say the meals are tastier and more local than ever before. Free MoD cliff rescue for bullock A bullock which plunged over a cliff in Cornwall is rescued after the MoD agreed to waive its fee. Report highlights alcohol dangers About 750,000 people between the ages of 16 and 65 are "hazardous" drinkers, a new report says. Killer's sentence upheld by judge A High Court judge has ruled a Jersey man found guilty of killing a man will serve a minimum term of 20 years. Young surfer catches huge wave A Cornish teenager is thought to be the youngest to have surfed one of the UK's biggest waves. |
