IF you are a regular user of Ryanair flights to France then from tomorrow (October 1) you will have to check-in online at least four hours before departure. The airline will close all its check-in desks and instead people will have to use the online service and face a £5... Read more →
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Microsoft Security Essentials offers free PC protection
FOLLOWING a move to France many people end up using their computer a lot more for keeping in touch with friends and family, online banking and maybe running a small business. With this increased use comes the risk of your machine being hit by a virus or similar, especially if... Read more →
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My first parasol mushroom of autumn
WELL I am pretty sure it is a parasol mushroom - but I spotted this whilst out this morning taking the dog for a walk. Parasol mushrooms are fairly common around this corner of the Dordogne and are often fried in a little butter and garlic before being piled on... Read more →
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LD Lines sign deal for Irish route
FERRY company LD Lines has signed an agreement that will see its Norman Voyager vessel operate under charter to Celtic Link Ferries. The agreement will come into affect from September 29 with the sailing of the Portsmouth to Cherbourg service, as Celtic Link takes over the operation of the ship... Read more →
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Look out for Google Sidewiki on your website
A NEW commenting tool people can add to their internet browser has been launched by Google, which could see messages being left on your website you have little control over. Google Sidewiki is accessible through the search giant's toolbar and allows users to leave comments about individual web pages and... Read more →
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BA introduce fee to choose seats
IT is going to get a little more expensive to take a British Airways flight to France if you want to choose where you sit. The airline has announced it will charge a fee for those people who want to sit together on a flight or for those with a... Read more →
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Can So'Light wine offer up a healthy future?
WE do seem to be under constant pressure to live healthily, eat properly and drink sensibly so maybe a wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon can help out. The So'Light wines, from Domaines Auriol, offers up a tipple with fewer calories and lower alcohol levels compared to traditional wines. The wines have... Read more →
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Auction fundraiser in Lorgues, the Var
AN auction fund raising event is being organised by Ark Pastoral Care to buy a wheelchair accessible vehicle for people near Lorgues, in the Var. Rev. Peter Massey is organising the fund raising event which takes place on Monday, September 28 at Maison des Peres, Rue St. Honorat, Lorgues (map).... Read more →
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News headlines from France
IT has been a busy week in France with the Clearstream trial, the closure of a makeshift camp for asylum seekers in Calais and problems for French animal charity the SPA. Two French fighters crash, one pilot recovered - AFP Two French Rafale fighter jets crashed into the Mediterranean Sea... Read more →
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French language crossword challenge
TAKE five minutes out of your day for a quick crossword challenge that will help boost your French vocabulary on travel and airlines. Beverley Dinerstein has created another crossword for you to enjoy with the clues offered up in English, and the answers in French. You can download a two... Read more →
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