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BBC News By Johnny O Shea This week Cornwall hosts the leaders of the world s largest so-called advanced economies at the G7 summit. Cornwall has a rich heritage and, with millions of Cornish descendants spread around the world, there are enduring international connections. It is a place that has had an important role in some key innovations, from the invention of steam power to the development of communications. Here are some examples of how Cornwall is linked to the visiting countries. Canada image copyrightPerran Tremewan image captionCanada received Cornish Cousin Jacks - or Cornishmen - many with mining expertise, and has modern connections with South Crofty mine ....
Pil River Park gets under way in south Kilkenny Reporter: Construction is underway on a long-awaited community park in South Kilkenny. Builders broke ground on the Pil River Park development in Piltown just before the end of April and already great progress can be seen. Already the paths have been dug out and some play equipment has been delivered. The park is the culmination of many years of dedicated work by a local committee who fundraised and planned for the amenity. When completed the park will be enjoyed by all ages, with play areas for children and peaceful, riverside relaxation for others who can sit in the park and listen to the river flowing by. ....
BBC News By Johnny O Shea image copyrightKatie Schneider When Katie Schneider was two years old she was put into foster care. Four years ago she found out her birth mother had written a letter for her to open when she was older. When she asked to see it, the council responsible could not find the letter or any record of her being in its care. Her mother died 17 years ago. . The 34-year-old has been speaking to BBC News. My mother was an alcoholic and a drug abuser. I was removed from her care when I was two. She wrote me a letter which I only discovered about four years ago because my dad gave me all my court documents. In there it stated that my mum had written this letter to me. ....