THE Dordogne préfecture has announced the relaxation of its fire risk severity warning to modérée, from the severe risk level it announced in early August.... Read more →
Where are the fires in France?
OVER the past couple of days I have seen five Canadair water-bombing aircraft heading west in the direction of Bordeaux, sent to tackle the large... Read more →
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Dordogne introduces water restrictions for homeowners
THE Dordogne préfet has tightened water restrictions across the département with a focus on use around the home. From 10 August and at least until... Read more →
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Dordogne forest fires break out
A NUMBER of forest fires broke out across the Dordogne in the past few days, but fortunately the pompiers were able to bring them all... Read more →
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Map of speed limits in France after changes to 90 km/h
ALMOST half of French départements have decided to increase the speed limit on some or all of their departmental roads, from 80 km/h to 90... Read more →
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CANCELLED: Belvès airshow 2022
BELVES airshow has been cancelled due to a fear of an accidental fire breaking out, because the showground is so dry and the neighbouring woods... Read more →
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Map of water restrictions in the Dordogne
THE Dordogne préfecture has published a map highlighting the areas across the region that face water restrictions, as concern grows about water levels across France.... Read more →
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Dordogne steps up 'risque sévère' measures for forest fires
TIGHTER measures have been announced by the Dordogne préfecture with the département remaining under a 'risque sévère' warning for forest fires. Motorised vehicles are not... Read more →
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Explosion at Eurenco factory in Bergerac
AN explosion took place at the Eurenco factory in Bergerac, with the Préfet de la Dordogne saying eight people were injured. The explosion took place... Read more →
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Covid travel restrictions across borders lifted
THE French government has announced that from 1 August, 2022, there will no longer be Covid-related rules at international borders. Read more →
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