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Cold Snap Grips France

After a mild winter, France is now experiencing its first real cold snap with temperatures below freezing across most of the country.
2012-02-03 16:31:19
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Pandas Head for France

Two pandas from south-west China are flying to France today to spend ten years in a French zoo.
2012-01-15 18:40:21
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France Downgrade Confirmed

France has been downgraded by a leading credit agency.
2012-01-13 22:57:49
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Worrying Rise in Truck Drivers Watching Films at the Wheel

By John Barton Beware the film-watching lorry driver with a passion for cooking.
2012-01-10 11:42:28
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SeaFrance Sinks

Troubled ferry operator SeaFrance has gone into liquidation.
2012-01-09 16:44:45
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New Law makes it Harder to be French

By John Barton Since January 1 it has become harder to become French.
2012-01-07 21:11:07
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New Year full of Risk says President

The new year is usually a time of optimism but for France and other countries in the Eurozone, the future remains uncertain and President Sarkozy's new year message has done nothing to lift the nation's sombre mood.
2012-01-03 18:46:45
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Ex-President found Guilty of Corruption

Former president Jacques Chirac has been found guilty of misusing public funds and embezzlement.
2011-12-16 14:51:08
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German Men to Face Charges over French Massacre

By John Barton Six former SS men could face charges of murder for their part in the largest massacre in Nazi-occupied France.
2011-12-06 22:25:31
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France Named in Downgrade Threat

France was amongst 6 countries who were named by a leading credit agency as being at risk of losing their AAA credit rating.
2011-12-06 14:14:42
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China Comes to Bordeaux Wine Rescue

By John Barton China now imports so much Bordeaux wine that there have been questions about the volume of its consumption of the chateaux compared to how much is actually being produced.
2011-12-05 18:08:10
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Accusations of Media Intrusion

As the Leveson inquiry into the culture, practice and ethics of the British press continues, in France, one high profile figure has announced plans to sue the French press.
2011-11-30 16:41:35
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France to Boost Safety at Nuclear Reactors

By John Barton Following the Fukushima disaster in Japan in March, France looks set to upgrade the protection at its nuclear reactors, including two in the south-west of the country.
2011-11-26 14:11:22
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Sea France Halts Ferry Crossings

Customers with ferry crossings booked with SeaFrance have been advised that all ferry services have been suspended.
2011-11-19 12:07:15
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No Planes? Fewer Trains...

Next month, SNCF is to change 85% of their train timetables in what the company are describing as one of the greatest upheavals in European train history.
2011-11-15 18:03:35
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French Markets Victim of Blunder

As the turmoil in the eurozone continues, a ratings agency has been criticised after making a blunder which could have had potentially devastating consequences for the French financial markets.
2011-11-11 16:31:06
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California Deals Blow to French Foie Gras Industry

By John Barton The United States have given us the Big Mac, industrial scale dairy farming, the Popsicle, feedlot cattle (raised for industrial slaughter) and square tomatoes, among many other culinary curiosities, yet legislators in California see nothing ironic in the banning of foie gras. Next July, it will be illegal to sell the liver pate in the Golden State.
2011-11-09 15:22:28
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France Announces Further Austerity Cuts

President Sarkozy and his ministers have agreed to a pay freeze until 'public finances are balanced,' according to prime minister François Fillon.
2011-11-08 17:58:44
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Infamous Terrorist goes on Trial

Carlos the Jackal, a convicted terrorist believed to have been responsible for a number of attacks in the 1970s and 1980s, many resulting in fatalities, has gone on trial in Paris.
2011-11-07 14:42:57
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Sarkozy in Crisis Talks with Greek Prime Minister

The Greek prime minister has been summoned to Cannes for an emergency meeting with French president Nicolas Sarkozy and German chancellor Angela Merkel.
2011-11-02 10:54:23
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France Tops Europe Millionaires List

As France prepares for even more austerity measures in next years budget, a report has revealed that not everyone is struggling financially.
2011-10-31 15:12:19
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France to Make Further Budget Cuts Following Summit

Now that the Eurozone summit has thrashed out a bailout plan to bolster the euro and ease Greece's financial problems, President Sarkozy, like many EU leaders, is returning to his country with the intention of introducing fresh austerity measures to help ensure that the plan works.
2011-10-27 16:17:57
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Cracks Appear as Eurozone Rescue Plan looks Doubtful

Tensions are high as another EU summit gets under way to try to solve the Euro-zone's continuing debt crisis.
2011-10-26 11:57:05
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French Role in Gaddafi Death Revealed

As an investigation is launched into how Colonel Gaddafi was killed, more information has come to light about the involvement of French NATO forces.
2011-10-22 16:48:32
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Hollande is Top in Dordogne

After confirmation that François Hollande has won the socialist primaries and will run against Nicolas Sarkozy in next year's presidential election comes news that his popularity in the Dordogne is amongst the highest in the country.
2011-10-22 15:54:53
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France Threatened with Downgrade

France has been threatened with having its credit rating downgraded by a leading credit agency.
2011-10-19 11:29:30
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DSK Charges Dropped but Banon's Book Published

All charges against former head of the International Monetary Fund have been dropped following the French court's decision not to pursue him on charges of attempted rape brought by writer and journalist Tristane Banon.
2011-10-14 18:29:37
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Europe Delay Decision on Debt Crisis

Despite coming under pressure from the United States and Britain, the European Union have decided to postpone making any decision on the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis - for two more weeks.
2011-10-11 23:07:03
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Train Travel Disrupted after Employee Stabbed

Train travel across France is being severely disrupted as many SNCF staff have stopped work in protest against a serious knife attack on a guard on a train yesterday.
2011-10-07 15:19:13
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French State Steps in to Save Bank

Thousands of local authorities are worried about their access to finance as they hold loans with a bank embroiled in the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis.
2011-10-05 16:06:15
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Ryanair's Cash Passport under Fire

By John Barton Regular travellers to the UK, take note.
2011-10-04 16:35:51
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Shale Gas Exploration Plans Scrapped

After months of public protest, the government has confirmed that it has cancelled all shale gas exploration permits.
2011-10-04 14:00:24
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Sarkozy Set to Lose Election say Voters

A poll conducted by newspaper Libération suggests that over two thirds of voters think that Sarkozy's party, the UMP, will lose next years presidential election if they put the current president forward for re-election.
2011-10-03 11:25:37
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France Tops Poll Again for Quality of Life

France has come out on top in a poll on quality of life in the E.U - for the third year running.
2011-09-30 12:00:16
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Roma Evicted from Site in Police Crackdown

Police have rounded up members of the Roma community in a crack down on traveller sites instigated by President Sarkozy.
2011-09-29 16:59:48
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Dordogne Farmer Sentenced for Expatriatre Torture and Murder

A Dordogne murder trial has attracted national and international media attention and left many people reeling after discovering the macabre and unsettling details of the case.
2011-09-28 11:41:16
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DSK Heckled before Interview

Feminists were out in force to heckle former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn as he arrived at French television studios TF1 on Sunday to explain his version of the events that occurred in the New York hotel room in May.
2011-09-19 23:05:41
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Hitler's Atlantic Wall Restored

By John Barton On a golden autumn day, there are plenty of good reasons to take off to the seaside at Arcachon.
2011-09-19 23:05:09
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Leading French Banks Downgraded

Two leading French banks have had their credit rating downgraded after seeing damaging losses on the financial markets.
2011-09-14 18:27:27
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Senior Politicians Accused of Taking $20m from Africa

Just months before the next presidential election, new allegations of corruption have surfaced against a former president and former prime minister from Sarkozy's UMP party.
2011-09-12 12:08:48
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Financial Markets Reassured by French Vote

Stock markets across Europe and in the U.S rose today following news that Germany and France have confirmed their Greek bailout measures which were discussed at a Euro-zone summit in July.
2011-09-07 22:34:25
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French Crooners Keep on Singing

By John Barton If you can’t stop them, you may as well go and see them.
2011-09-07 14:40:28
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Strauss-Kahn Questioned over French Assault Claims

The former head of the International Monetary Fund Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been questioned by French police over allegations that he sexually assaulted a writer in Paris.
2011-09-06 14:35:05
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Husband Fined over Lack of Sex

By John Barton According to article 215 of France’s civil code, married couples have to agree to a "shared communal life".
2011-09-06 14:30:26
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Chirac Trial Opens Amid Claims he is Medically Unfit

The trial gets under way today against former French president Jacques Chirac.
2011-09-05 11:07:05
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Supermarket Chain Promises to Cut Prices

A French supermarket chain has vowed to become more competitive by slashing prices after revealing disappointing sales figures for the first half of the year.
2011-09-02 14:30:50
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French Turn Against Strauss-Kahn

Despite receiving a warm reception when he called into the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, the former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn may face a less positive reaction when he returns to France later this week.
2011-08-31 15:06:06
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Tobacconists Angered by Proposed Tax Hike

Tobacconists across France are demanding compensation after hearing that the tax on tobacco products is set to rise again.
2011-08-31 12:15:25
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IMF Chief Angers Bankers

The head of the International Monetary Fund has angered European banks by suggesting they should increase their level of capital in order to avoid a repeat of the financial crisis in 2008.
2011-08-29 17:11:08
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Cost of Healthcare will Rise Warn Experts

Healthcare experts are warning that the cost of health insurance is set to rise according to recently announced government plans designed to cut France's deficit.
2011-08-27 17:43:17
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Date set for Expat Murder Trial

The date has been set for the court case of Yves Bureau, a farm labourer accused of the torture and murder of a German woman who had retired to the Dordogne.
2011-08-26 15:45:33
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Details of Austerity Package Revealed

France has unveiled a package of austerity measures in an attempt to bolster confidence in their economy and reassure world markets.
2011-08-26 14:54:21
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Has the DSK Affair Changed France?

As Dominique Strauss-Kahn prepares to return to Paris after being cleared of sexual assault charges, it will be interesting to see how he is received in a country which has been rocked by the affair.
2011-08-24 18:10:53
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Strauss-Kahn Cleared of Sex Allegations

Dominique Strauss-Kahn has spoken of his relief that his 'nightmare' ordeal is over after all sexual assault charges against him were dropped in New York.
2011-08-24 14:06:29
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France's Wealthy Ask to Pay More Tax

By John Barton It’s not something you’d expect in the UK – indeed, it’s not something you’d expect in most Western countries – but some of France’s wealthiest people have asked if they can pay more tax.
2011-08-24 13:28:46
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Socialists Rejoice over Dropped Charges

Socialist party members across France have welcomed the news that attempted rape and sexual assault charges are to be dropped against Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
2011-08-23 15:41:36
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Breivik's Father Still in Shock

As Norway attempts to get back to normality after a month's mourning following the twin massacre on July 23, the father of the alleged gunman is still struggling to come to terms with what his son has done.
2011-08-22 15:33:52
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Sarkozy Welcomes End of Gaddafi Regime

France has joined Britain in welcoming news that Colonel Gaddafi's regime in Libya is crumbling.
2011-08-22 14:15:48
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Businessman Courts Controversy in Bid to Overturn Ban

A French businessman has called on women who wear Islamic veils to continue wearing them in public despite a ban.
2011-08-21 12:04:55
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Pensioners Frustrated by Sluggish Compensation Scheme

For Equitable Life policyholders, June 30 2011 was an important day as it marked the beginning of a long awaited compensation scheme.
2011-08-20 16:50:12
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Calling all B&B and small hotel owners

Channel 4 are on the look out for passionate and out-going B&B and small hotel owners to take part in the third series of the British television programme Four In a Bed.
2011-08-20 16:28:45
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Bardot Criticized after Dog Attack

Actress and renowned animal lover Brigitte Bardot has been criticised for putting the rights of animals ahead of people after calling for a dog who maimed a child to be allowed to live.
2011-08-15 13:52:28
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France Speaks out over British Riots

As Britain reaches the end of a week defined by rioting, looting and civil unrest, the media in France has been analysing and trying to make sense of what has happened.
2011-08-13 17:29:04
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France Challenges Schengen Agreement

An argument between France and Italy over the admission of Tunisian refugees has been declared 'against the spirit of the Schengen agreement' by the European Commission.
2011-08-13 17:13:25
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France Takes Steps to Stabilize Economy

France is one of four EU countries to ban short-selling in a bid to stabilize the economy.
2011-08-13 16:37:01
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Sarlat Calls for State Help after Storm Damage

The mayor of Sarlat is urging the state to intervene to help Sarlat residents and businesses after violent storms and torrential rain left many properties damaged.
2011-08-10 17:43:16
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Green Light Given to French E-Books

By John Barton After much negotiation, readers in the Dordogne will at last be able to read French classic novels on-line.
2011-08-09 11:50:11
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Spare a thought for Africa

With so much going on both nationally and internationally, it has been easy to forget that an estimated 12 million people are currently at risk of starvation in the horn of Africa.
2011-08-03 16:08:08
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Eurozone Uncertainty Affects France

The economies of two of France's neighbouring countries continue to create uncertainty in the eurozone.
2011-08-03 15:32:18
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Missing Teenager Spotted on Facebook

A Dordogne teenager who has been missing since July 17 has been on Facebook raising hopes that she is alive and well.
2011-07-27 14:43:25
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Ryanair Told They Hold the Key to Airport Sale - But Will it Lead to Cheaper Fares?

By John Barton The Competition Commission in July upheld a ruling, originally made in March, that the Spanish-owned BAA must sell two of its six UK airports, and the sale should include Stansted as well as Glasgow or Edinburgh.
2011-07-26 15:59:27
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Father in Shock after Massacre in Norway

The father of the suspected gun man and bomber in Norway is said to be in a state of shock.
2011-07-25 15:13:26
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Tributes Pour in for Amy Winehouse

French fans are mourning the death of highly acclaimed jazz and soul singer Amy Winehouse following her untimely death in London at the weekend.
2011-07-25 14:49:22
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Euro Remains Strong After Summit

A Euro-zone summit in Brussels has come up with a rescue package for Greece which, they hope, will contain the zone's financial difficulties.
2011-07-22 18:06:54
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French Charities Rally to Help Drought Victims

Whilst the Dordogne has been dealing with drought conditions, a much more serious drought has gripped parts of Africa.
2011-07-22 17:02:16
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Ignore E-Mail Urges Social Security Office

Families across France are being urged not to respond to a fraudulent e-mail being sent out to recipients of child benefit and family allowance.
2011-07-21 17:43:43
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Soldier Laid to Rest

A soldier who died last week in a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan has been buried in the Dordogne.
2011-07-21 15:37:23
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Dordogne Farmers to be compensated for Drought Damage

Despite the recent wet weather, the Dordogne has been officially named by the government as a 'an agricultural disaster zone' and the ministry of agriculture has confirmed that farmers are to receive compensation for losses to grassland crops.
2011-07-21 15:01:06
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Sarkozy and Merkel Meet to Discuss Euro-Zone Crisis

President Sarkozy is meeting with Angela Merkel today ahead of an important Euro-zone summit in Brussels.
2011-07-20 14:31:22
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Socialist Presidential Candidate to be Questioned by Police

A member of the socialist party who visited the Dordogne earlier this year to launch his campaign to become a presidential candidate, is to be questioned by police.
2011-07-19 16:05:22
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Air France Launches Low Cost Flights

By John Barton Air France is to launch a range of low-cost flights, regionally-based services from airports in southern France from October 2.
2011-07-19 12:01:58
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Soldier to be Buried in Dordogne

One of the soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday is to be buried in the Dordogne.
2011-07-16 16:59:23
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Why French Privacy Laws Would be Bad for Britain

It don't think it is an understatement to say that the scandal currently surrounding News International has rocked Britain.
2011-07-14 16:42:44
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Strauss Kahn to Sue Writer

Lawyers for Dominique Strauss-Kahn are to sue a French writer for defamation of character after she made a formal complaint against the former IMF chief alleging that he sexually assaulted her in 2003.
2011-07-14 15:32:42
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EU Puts a Cap on Phone Charges

By John Barton The European Union has capped roaming charges for mobile phones.
2011-07-11 13:54:30
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Terrorist Arrested in Dordogne

A man believed to be a member of the Basque separatist group ETA, has been arrested in the Dordogne.
2011-07-07 18:06:31
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Troubles continue for Strauss-Kahn

Following a bail hearing in New York last Friday, socialist party heavyweight and former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn saw his bail restrictions lifted.
2011-07-07 17:25:32
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Woman Dies After Contracting E.Coli

A woman,78, has died in Bordeaux after contracting E.coli at a charity event.
2011-07-05 15:35:53
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Lagarde Named as New Head of IMF

French finance minister Christine Lagarde, 55, has been chosen to head the International Monetary Fund.
2011-06-28 22:49:45
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Jardiland Named as Likely Seller of Contaminated Seeds

A garden centre chain run by Michel Conte, the son of the former president of the Dordogne chambre de commerce, Jean Pierre Conte, is now believed to have sold the seeds which led to seven people being hospitalised with E.coli in Bordeaux.
2011-06-25 16:46:24
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E.Coli Closes in on Dordogne

Seven people have been hospitalised in Bordeaux with suspected E.coli after attending an event in Begles, a commune to the south of the city.
2011-06-24 18:15:39
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Tax Scrap Welcomed by House Hunters

Second home owners and estate agents in the Dordogne have welcomed President Sarkozy's u-turn on imposing an additional tax on holiday homes.
2011-06-22 18:15:39
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Burgers Recalled after E.coli Scare

A discount supermarket chain is urging customers to return frozen beef burgers after an outbreak of E.coli.
2011-06-18 15:25:28
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Vegetable Farmers Still Blighted by E.coli Crisis

Dordogne vegetable farmers are set to share in a 210 million euro compensation scheme announced by the E.U this week.
2011-06-16 14:38:34
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Why Should We Compensate Farmers?

The recent E.coli outbreak and the on-going drought have been bad for farmers in the Dordogne and throughout France.
2011-06-14 17:43:41
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Dordogne Welcomes Rain

Whilst Dordogne farmers have welcomed this week's substantial rainfall, Météo France has urged caution saying that, whilst the precipitation may have helped crops, levels of ground water remain very low.
2011-06-11 17:29:50
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Feminists Speak Out Over Strauss-Kahn

Feminists across France are continuing to protest against the chauvinist attitudes of a number of political figures in reaction to the arrest of Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
2011-06-08 12:11:01
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Cautious Optimism Returns as Cucumber Crisis Ends

Market traders and vegetable producers in Aquitaine remain cautiously optimistic that sales of cucumbers will rise again now that scientists in Germany have confirmed that the vegetable wasn't the cause of the outbreak of E.coli which has so far claimed 22 lives.
2011-06-06 11:54:55
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Strong Euro is Mixed Blessing for Dordogne Expatriates

Many British expatriates in the Dordogne are seeing their incomes fall as the euro continues to strengthen against the pound.
2011-06-04 17:33:49
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Dordogne Drought Predicted to be Worst for 35 Years

Dordogne farmers have expressed concern at the continuing drought which is affecting northern Europe.
2011-06-02 16:40:46
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Why France Voted For Blatter

So, Sepp Blatter has been crowned as the president of Fifa - despite major allegations of corruption at the heart of the organization he heads.
2011-06-01 18:16:05
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Dordogne Farmers Worried by Contaminated Cucumber Scare

Cucumber producers in the Dordogne are expressing concern that the e-coli cucumber scare which has largely affected consumers in Germany will damage sales here.
2011-05-31 18:00:30
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France Supports Blatter's Re-election

Whilst controversy continues to engulf FIFA amid accusations that Qatar 'bought' the right to host the world cup in 2022, it appears that current president Sepp Blatter,75, can count on the support of the French football association, the FFF, in his bid for re-election.
2011-05-30 18:33:06
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Political Figure Slammed for Strauss-Kahn Support

A prominent political figure recently honoured in the Dordogne for his work in reforming the French justice system has been criticized over comments he has made over the arrest of Dominique Strauss- Kahn.
2011-05-30 17:52:53
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Man Evades Capture after Bakery Thefts

A man has been arrested after three bakeries were robbed in the Saint Pierre de Chignac area.
2011-05-26 16:56:52
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Potential Presidential Candidate Visits Dordogne

In light of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest, the socialist party are on the look out for a popular replacement candidate to put forward for next years presidential election.
2011-05-26 16:34:28
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Dordogne Socialists in Shock after Arrest

Members of the socialist party in the Dordogne have been speaking of their shock and surprise following the arrest of Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
2011-05-17 15:37:49
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Bergerac Airport Brings Boost to Economy

Staff at Bergerac airport are celebrating after recent figures produced by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie (CCI) revealed that the airport had raised a staggering 1.7 billion euros over the last eight years.
2011-05-14 16:44:30
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Man Jailed after Night Spent Drinking in Bar

A man has been jailed for twelve months after being convicted of drunk and dangerous driving.
2011-05-11 15:18:59
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Police Angry at Racist Accusation

Police have returned to their barracks in Bergerac amid accusations that one of them made a racist comment to a black female journalist.
2011-05-10 11:27:14
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Drive Thru Shopping Reaches Dordogne

Pushing a trolley up and down the supermarket isles may soon become a thing of the past if a new way of shopping takes off.
2011-05-07 17:53:35
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Renowned Photographer Exhibits in British Festival

Photographs by Rip Hopkins, the photographer behind the widely acclaimed book 'Another Country', will be on show in the salle du chateau in Issigeac as part of their Pays des Bastides festival which this year has an Anglo-Saxon theme.
2011-05-05 15:13:30
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Dogs Spared Death by Judge

A Dordogne court has ruled that six dogs who attacked people in Bergerac town centre pose no risk to the public so cannot be legally killed.
2011-05-04 15:33:36
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Body of Missing Mother Found in Lake

Questions are being asked after the body of a woman was found in a lake near Sarlat.
2011-05-02 16:04:41
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Armed Robbers Jailed

Two men have been jailed for an armed robbery in Terrasson.
2011-04-30 15:43:49
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Health Authority Urges People to Have Measles Jab

The Aquitaine Agence régionale de santé are encouraging everyone in the Dordogne to check that they have been vaccinated against measles.
2011-04-28 18:12:25
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Commuters Speak Out Over Travel Disruption

Train services between Perigueux and Limoges are being disrupted as work to improve the track takes place.
2011-04-27 11:54:05
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Bomb Found in Mayor's Garden

Mystery surrounds the discovery of what appears to be a fire bomb at the home of Michel Moyrand.
2011-04-26 17:53:16
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Eggs Ruin Easter for Périgueux Mayor

Whilst many across the Dordogne have been celebrating Easter, the mayor of Périgueux has been busy clearing up the remains of eggs thrown at his house in Bassillac.
2011-04-25 12:15:32
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Man Arrested Over Blackmail Allegations

A man accused of blackmailing a Dordogne pensioner has been arrested in Paris.
2011-04-23 16:23:00
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Lawyers Give New Reforms Cautious Welcome

Police and lawyers have voiced concerns over the implementation of new laws governing police custody.
2011-04-22 12:01:54
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Why the 'RSI Scam' Worked

I recently received one of those misleading RSI letters that have been doing the rounds.
2011-04-21 14:53:55
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Tourists Flock to Dordogne Sun

The Dordogne tourist office have spoken of their joy at discovering that the number of tourists visiting the Dordogne is up this Easter compared to last.
2011-04-20 14:01:04
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Keep the Noise Down says Sarlat Mayor

Jean-Jacques de Peretti, the mayor of Sarlat, has spoken out to remind residents of the town to respect the rules and regulations governing noise pollution.
2011-04-18 14:29:31
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Family Told They Can't Keep Pet

A family have been told they cannot keep their pet fox.
2011-04-15 17:53:02
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Fashion Comes to Sarlat

Now is your chance to view the fashion collection of an up and coming designer in Sarlat.
2011-04-14 17:37:00
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RSI Warns of Misleading Bills

Bills which appear to come from RSI (Regime Social des Indépendants)have been arriving in Dordogne postboxes this week but they are not from the organization which collects your cotisations and although the letter looks like a bill, you do not have to pay it.
2011-04-14 16:06:15
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Seal Spotted in Dordogne

An unusual visitor has been spotted on the banks of the Dordogne river.
2011-04-11 11:46:48
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Dordogne Welcomes New French Citizens

Over 20 nationalities attended a ceremony to become French citizens at the prefecture in Périgueux.
2011-04-07 17:20:36
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Couple Found Dead in Family Home

A married couple have been found dead at their home in Ribérac.
2011-04-02 23:30:37
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Bakery Thieves at Large in Périgueux

Police are on the look out for thieves who have been targeting bakeries in Périgueux.
2011-04-02 12:00:36
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Dordogne goes Digital

Many people across the Dordogne will have woken up to blank television screens today as the analogue TV signals across the departement have been switched off.
2011-03-29 17:00:04
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Forest Fires Sweep Across Dordogne

The Dordogne is on high alert after the number of forest fires increased sharply.
2011-03-26 13:08:52
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Police Raid Alleged Fraudster's Dordogne Home

Police have raided a large property belonging to a British man in Couze et saint Front near Bergerac.
2011-03-26 11:55:32
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Shoes Sold to Help Earthquake Victims

A company has unveiled plans to sell shoes to raise money to help Japan.
2011-03-20 23:53:33
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Get Composting Say School Children

Several primary schools near Périgueux are spearheading a campaign to get people composting.
2011-03-17 13:36:05
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Future Looks Bright for Veal Producers

Calf producers in the Dordogne are celebrating after figures were released which show that the veal industry is growing.
2011-03-15 12:01:03
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Man Dies in Crash With Tractor

A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision with a tractor.
2011-03-14 20:48:43
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Green Party Demand Better Public Transport

Green party candidates standing in the forthcoming cantonal elections have spoken out over the lack of public transport in the Dordogne.
2011-03-12 16:27:29
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Cancer Screening Awareness Programme Underway

A campaign to raise awareness of a cancer screening programme is underway.
2011-03-11 13:57:26
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Man Stabs Partner During Row

A man has been released on police bail and issued with a restraining order after stabbing his girlfriend during an argument.
2011-03-11 11:14:42
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Missing Toddler Found

A boy who went missing just before Christmas has been found.
2011-03-02 17:48:30
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Chef Wins Back Star for Restaurant

Celebrations are underway in a Dordogne restaurant after their chef was awarded a Michelin star.
2011-03-01 16:54:25
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Dordogne Velodrome Project Unveiled

As the Olympic velodrome opens in London, plans for a velodrome in the Dordogne have finally been unveiled.
2011-02-22 11:35:23
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French Week Ends

An expatriate newspaper which aimed to provide news and opinion to English speakers across France has gone into liquidation.
2011-02-18 19:45:03
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Périgueux Scores high in Disabled Access League Table

Périgueux is celebrating after coming near the top in a survey of cities in France.The survey, carried out by magazine 'L'Express' in association with l'Association des paralysés de France looked at almost a hundred departmental capital cities to assess how disabled-friendly they were.
2011-02-18 17:53:45
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Fight Against Asian Hornet begins Again

Beekeepers are preparing for the arrival of the Asian hornet (Le frelon asiatique) this month.
2011-02-18 16:14:42
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Fugitive Dies Following Police Chase

A suspected rapist has died following a police chase in the Dordogne.
2011-02-16 22:41:19
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Anguished Mother Blames Prefecture for Son's Abduction

The mother of a toddler who has been missing for nearly two months has accused the Dordogne Prefecture of allowing the child to leave the country.
2011-02-14 14:18:42
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Lawyers Strike Over Sarkozy Slur

No court cases were heard yesterday as the Dordogne judiciary joined a day of national strikes to show their anger at controversial comments made by President Sarkozy.
2011-02-11 15:26:37
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Dordogne Disruption as Teachers Strike

Teachers took to the street yesterday to complain against proposed job cuts.
2011-02-11 14:44:21
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Dordogne Chaos as Phone lines Severed

The Dordogne was thrown into chaos yesterday after a vineyard owner in Libourne accidentally severed some telephone cables.
2011-02-04 12:06:41
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Building Site Death Shakes Workers

A man has died after sustaining serious injuries in an accident on a building site near Boulazac.
2011-02-01 16:48:53
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Man Praised for Helping Police

A man has been hailed as a hero after his actions led to the arrest of thieves.
2011-01-31 16:02:38
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Former Dordogne Resident on Murder Charge

A former Dordogne resident has appeared in court charged with murder.
2011-01-31 15:08:43
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Teacher Convicted on Sex Abuse Charges

A teacher from the La Bugue has been convicted of sexually assaulting three girls at the primary school where he worked.
2011-01-27 18:00:45
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Elderly Targeted in Road Death Reduction Plan

Senior citizens are to be targeted in an effort to reduce the number of deaths occurring on Dordogne roads.
2011-01-24 15:30:34
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Oldest Woman in Aquitaine Dies

Aquitaine's oldest resident has died.
2011-01-20 13:30:36
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Mother and Son found Dead

The bodies of a mother and son have been found at their home in Saint-Saud-Lacoussière.
2011-01-17 15:48:25
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Man Stabbed During Smoking Row

A man, 24, was stabbed after asking another man to stop smoking.
2011-01-14 17:48:04
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British Man Remembered for Efforts to End World Hunger

Tributes have been paid to a British man who devoted his life to trying to end world hunger.
2011-01-14 17:40:34
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Toddler Saved by Passer By

A Dordogne man has been hailed as a hero after saving a toddler from drowning.
2011-01-10 12:27:59
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Dordogne Population Increasing

The first Dordogne baby has been born in Sarlat.
2011-01-03 15:04:00
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Cyber Row Hits Village Street

Things turned nasty in a Dordogne village when two women who had been arguing on the internet bumped into each other in the street.
2011-01-03 13:55:43
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After a Cold Christmas, Power Returns to the Dordogne

All Dordogne households have electricity again after heavy snowfall in the early hours of Christmas Eve left many without power.
2010-12-27 21:37:05
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Flight Disruption at Airports Across Region

Passengers at airports across France are experiencing disruption to their travel plans as a number of flights to destinations across Europe have been delayed or cancelled due to heavy snow.
2010-12-21 00:09:52
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Take Care on the Roads

Météo France have issued weather warnings for anyone planning on travelling over the next few days.
2010-12-16 16:18:10
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Bergerac Man Arrested for Kidnap

A Bergerac man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and assault.
2010-12-16 15:37:14
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Teaching Assistant Returns after Knife Attack

A Dordogne high school is struggling to return to normality after a knife attack at the school.
2010-12-14 22:19:13
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Fourth Death on Dordogne Roads

A man has died after his car was involved in a fatal crash.
2010-12-14 22:12:13
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Man Dies in Lorry Collision

A pensioner has been killed in a head on collision with a heavy goods vehicle near Eymet. Philippe Mouronval, 69, was killed as he left the town and headed towards Miramont in Lot et Garonne.
2010-12-10 14:22:14
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Lascaux Given All Clear

The Lascaux caves have been given a clean bill of health by a leading expert following a meeting of scientists in Paris.
2010-12-10 12:21:46
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Town Devasted by Teen deaths Prepare for Funeral

The funerals will take place today of two teenagers killed in a car crash earlier this week.
2010-12-09 12:00:09
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Train Service Halted for Track Replacement

Train services between Sarlat and Siorac-en-Périgord will stop on January 1 for six months so that the train track can be replaced.
2010-12-08 11:20:58
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Two Dordogne Teens Die in Car Crash

Two adolescents died on their way home from school when the car they were travelling in ploughed into a row of trees.
2010-12-07 18:06:51
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Long Awaited Skateboard Park Nears Completion

A group of teenagers have been hard at work during the recent icy conditions putting the finishing touches to a skateboard park at their local community centre.
2010-12-06 17:47:16
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Unions Fear for Future Care of Dordogne Elderly

Unions representing organisations who provide care to the elderly have voiced concerns over the future of the sector which has been hit by state cut backs and bureaucratic delays.
2010-12-06 17:19:32
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Spare a Thought for the Dordogne Poor

In an essentially rural département like the Dordogne, it is easy for poverty to go unnoticed.
2010-12-03 17:02:33
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Cold Snap Causes Concern Over Electricity Supply

People are being urged to cut back on their electricity consumption as France struggles to keep up with demand due to freezing temperatures.
2010-12-03 12:45:50
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Woman Sentenced over Dog Bite

A woman, 55, from Lisle has received a suspended sentence after her dog bit a child in her bar.
2010-12-03 11:54:53
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News Organisation Goes into Administration

A Dordogne news agency has gone into liquidation.
2010-12-02 21:00:22
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Anger Over Business Park Plans

Angry voices were heard during a meeting to discuss the future development of an area earmarked for development in Boulazac near Périgueux.
2010-12-02 20:56:12
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Exhibition Opens to Honour Spanish Refugees

Sarlat mayor and deputee Germinal Peiro is opening an exhibition tonight to honour the 'retirada' – the Spanish refugees who fled to France during the Spanish civil war.
2010-12-02 19:52:00
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Dordogne Charities Rally to Help Poor Survive Winter

Charities across the Dordogne have begun distributing food to those in need.
2010-11-30 16:08:25
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Snow Brings Chaos to the Dordogne

Four thousand households have been without electricity today after heavy snow disrupted the supply.
2010-11-27 15:28:51
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Municipal Councillor Killed by Stray Bullet

A Dordogne municipal councillor has been found dead after being hit by a bullet.
2010-11-22 15:18:30
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Teenager Hospitalized After Setting Himself on Fire

A teenager is fighting for his life after setting himself on fire outside his school.
2010-11-18 11:48:43
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Acquitted Psychiatrist Faces Fresh Allegations

A Dordogne psychiatrist who had his conviction for rape overturned on appeal is under investigation once more.
2010-11-16 13:57:40
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Free Legal Advice for Dordogne Residents

Lawyers in the Dordogne are offering free legal advice this week as part of the national fifth annual semaine des avocats et du droit.
2010-11-11 14:16:08
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Mystery Blood Find Explained

Two men have been released from police custody after being held for forty eight hours whilst police tried to discover the origin of blood found in their flat.
2010-11-09 18:07:44
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Quebec Cuisine Comes to Périgueux

Cookery enthusiasts in the Dordogne are in for a treat as the Salon International du Livre Gourmand de Périgueux gets under way this Friday.
2010-11-09 14:14:07
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Monastery Opens Doors to Public

A Buddhist monastery is opening its doors to the public this Sunday.
2010-11-06 15:19:00
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Book Sale Aims to Raise Money to Rescue Pets

A book sale is taking place tomorrow in aid of a Dordogne based animal rescue charity.
2010-11-05 15:14:59
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Alcohol Implicated in Dordogne Crimes

Two court cases have shone a spotlight on a growing Dordogne problem - alcohol dependence.
2010-11-04 14:26:39
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Residents March to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer

Residents in Montpon-Ménestérol took to the streets yesterday to raise awareness of breast cancer and to encourage women to join the screening programme.
2010-11-03 16:58:13
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British Couple Killed in Collision

A British couple have died after their car was hit by a lorry near Verteillac.
2010-10-29 15:30:59
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Why the French are so Upset Over Pension Reform

I'll be honest.
2010-10-28 15:56:00
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Sponsors Wanted for Firework Display

A bilingual association are currently seeking sponsorship for their second Guy Fawkes night.
2010-10-27 17:45:19
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Retired Couple Died Together

A retired couple have been found dead at their home in Mauzac near Lalinde.
2010-10-26 11:49:21
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Cookery Unites Community in Montpon

by Jennifer Rousseau A series of cookery workshops designed to bring together the English and French communities in Montpon-Ménestérol got under way last week and a series of mouth watering cookery classes are set to take place over the coming months.
2010-10-25 16:43:12
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Rubbish Remains Uncollected as Protest Continues

The streets of Périgueux are filling up with black bin bags as refuse collectors continue to block access to waste treatment centres in Rampinsolle and Milhac d'Auberoche.
2010-10-25 15:21:39
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Government Pledges to End Fuel Protest

The government has vowed to bring an end to fuel blockades that have brought chaos to parts of France.
2010-10-20 14:54:22
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Students and Transport Workers Continue to Strike

The protest against pension reform has been given a further boost by students across France.
2010-10-14 15:29:46
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School Children Join Protest Against Working Longer

Hundreds of Dordogne students have been taking to the streets this week to protest about proposed pension reforms which are being discussed in the senate.
2010-10-08 16:57:37
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Calling all Baby Bookworms

Story telling sessions for the under threes begin this month in Sarlat.
2010-10-06 18:46:41
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Man Convicted on Child Rape Charge

A man is beginning a twenty year prison sentence today for the kidnap, rape and violent sexual assault of a child.
2010-09-30 12:05:33
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Daughter to Sue After Crematoria Refuse to Cremate Mother

The daughter of an obese woman who died at the weekend has threatened to take a number of crematoria across Aquitaine to court after they refused to cremate her mother.
2010-09-27 14:14:56
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Bergerac Police Uncover Big Drug Stash

A man has appeared in court charged with drug trafficking offences after police discovered over 13 kilos of cannabis at his home in Bergerac.
2010-09-27 11:45:27
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Dordogne to Host First Youth Festival

Périgueux is to host its first Fête de la jeunesse tomorrow.
2010-09-24 13:58:04
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Unions Hail Strike as Success

Dordogne unions have claimed that yesterdays strike against pension reform brought more people out on the streets than the previous day of stike action on September 7.
2010-09-24 11:35:53
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Dordogne's Two Tier Transport System

There is one thing about the Dordogne that really bugs me; public transport.
2010-09-22 16:20:47
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Expect Disruption as Workers Strike Once More

Be prepared for disruption tomorrow as workers across the Dordogne take to the street as part of a national day of strikes against changes to the retirement age.
2010-09-22 14:58:43
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Suspended Flight Reignites Transport Debate

A controversial flight service which runs between Bergerac and Paris is set to resume later this month.
2010-09-20 16:00:03
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Armed Robbers Target Supermarkets

Staff in supermarkets across the Dordogne are on alert following reports of a series of armed robberies in stores across south west France.
2010-09-18 18:10:00
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Phoney Psychologist Unmasked

Managers at Dordogne conseil général have been left with red faces after it was revealed that a member of staff managed to gain an important position without holding the relevant qualification.
2010-09-15 12:03:49
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Affordable Broadband for All

All households and businesses throughout the Dordogne will benefit from broadband access under a new scheme announced by the conseil général.
2010-09-13 12:49:15
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Serious Crash Leaves Three Critically Injured

Two Dordogne pensioners have sustained life threatening injuries after their car was involved in a collision with a van.
2010-09-10 14:07:55
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Investigators Return to Murder Scene

Police, detectives and prosecutors have spent the day in the village of Verdon as part of their investigation into the brutal murder of an expatriate woman.
2010-09-08 17:14:11
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Foire Expo Comes to Périgueux

The largest fair and exhibition in the Dordogne begins this weekend in Périgueux.
2010-09-08 15:36:18
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Dordogne Paralysed by Protest

Nearly 10 000 people across the Dordogne took to the streets to protest over proposed changes to the retirement age in France.
2010-09-08 11:47:58
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Why We Must Support the Roma People

After observing the plight of the Roma people over the past few months, I was pleased to see people taking to the Dordogne streets to protest against their treatment.
2010-09-06 17:22:58
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Périgueux Marches to Support Roma

Dordogne residents took part in an anti - xenophobia march in Périgueux on Saturday to protest against the government expulsion of Roma people.
2010-09-06 16:45:01
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Teachers Strike Upsets New Term

Teachers across the Dordogne are taking to the streets this week to complain about working conditions.
2010-09-06 15:16:18
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Short Story Writers Wanted

A competition is under way to find short stories with a French theme for a forthcoming anthology.
2010-09-02 12:18:26
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Sarkozy to Visit Dordogne to Mark Anniversary

The president of France will visit the Dordogne later this month to mark the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the Lascaux caves.
2010-09-02 11:40:44
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Calling All Apple Pickers

The search is on for fruit pickers to bring in this year's apple harvest.
2010-09-01 15:14:15
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Free Diary to Help Children Save the Planet

Dordogne pupils are to receive an academic diary with a difference when they return to school this week.
2010-08-31 14:47:29
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Civil Servant to Appeal Against Decision

A civil servant accused of bringing her profession into disrepute and libelling her colleagues has had her suspension from work reduced.
2010-08-31 11:21:38
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Young Mum Stabbed in Front of Children

A mother of two is in hospital after being stabbed in a frenzied knife attack at her home in Boulazac near Périgueux.
2010-08-30 14:33:06
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Missing Patient Found in Church Organ

A psychiatric patient who was on the run has been found in a church in Bergerac.
2010-08-28 10:33:12
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Villagers Worried After Second Assault

A second sexual assault has taken place in the small village of Couze-Saint-Front near Lalinde.
2010-08-25 17:15:44
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Lake Closed After Toxic Algae Found

The popular lake of Saint-Estèphe near Nontron has been closed for an indefinite period after analysis of the water revealed dangerously high levels of a potentially toxic blue-green algae.
2010-08-25 15:04:17
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Toddler Drowns in Dustbin

A toddler has drowned at his home in Augignac.
2010-08-24 17:45:33
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Motorists Delayed by Gypsy Blockade

Motorists faced long delays to their journey when the pont d'Aquitaine in Bordeaux was closed due to a protest by Roma gypsies and travellers.
2010-08-24 17:44:06
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Périgueux Car Drivers Angered by Motorhomes

Car driver's tempers have been fraying in Périgueux as motorhomes continue parking in a car park next to the river Isle despite the existence of a new purpose built aire de service.
2010-08-13 18:14:37
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Nowhere is Free from Crime

When choosing where to live, one consideration for many of us is the crime rate.
2010-08-10 17:02:20
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Charity Urges Caution in Sun

A national cancer charity is running a campaign to raise awareness of skin cancer and how to prevent it.
2010-08-10 16:48:27
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Shakespeare Comes to South West France

The annual Festival Shakespeare du Quercy 2010 is in full swing.
2010-08-10 14:24:30
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Woman Held at Gunpoint in City Centre

A man has been arrested in Périgueux after allegedly threatening a shopkeeper with a gun.
2010-08-05 14:33:23
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Nontron Hosts Knife Festival

The town of Nontron is hosting its annual knife festival this weekend.
2010-08-05 14:27:39
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Civil Servant Blows Whistle

A book written by a civil servant who worked for the conseil régional d'Aquitaine has become a best seller.
2010-08-05 14:24:06
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Accidental Shooting in Jumilhac

A Dutch man, 53, has died after accidentally shooting himself.
2010-08-05 14:20:13
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Mystery Toddler Death an Accident

A coroner has concluded that a toddler's death was accidental after his body was discovered in a septic tank.
2010-08-05 14:15:38
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Holiday Makers Drown in Aquitaine

An inquiry has opened into the death of a toddler in a Dordogne swimming pool.
2010-08-05 14:12:38
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Who Was Really Let Down in Saint Martin?

The needless death of an animal is always regrettable.
2010-07-07 15:36:43
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Last Post For Army Boot Factory

The last remaining boot factory in the Dordogne has closed its doors for the last time.
2010-07-07 15:27:58
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Jewish Graves Desecrated in Périgueux

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of desecrating Jewish graves in Périgueux.
2010-07-07 15:21:50
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Green Building Projects To Set The Standard

A number of environmentally friendly building projects are under way in the Dordogne.
2010-07-07 15:19:16
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Accused Takes Part in Murder Reconstruction

A British man has taken part in a reconstruction of a murder that he is accused of committing in the summer of 2009.
2010-07-07 15:17:27
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Bergerac Bypass Opens At Last

Driving through the Dordogne should be quicker now that a key by-pass has been completed and another one is about to open.
2010-07-07 15:14:32
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AIDS Awareness Campaign for Aquitaine

Aquitaine conseil général are launching their first regional AIDS awareness campaign this summer. Last year across France, 6,300 people were diagnosed as HIV positive and there are an estimated 150,000 people living with HIV.
2010-07-07 15:11:42
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