ALTHOUGH the spring sunshine is welcomed by many, it is not greeted as warmly by those people who suffer from hay fever. Le Réseau National... Read more →
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Villefranche-du-Périgord choir celebrates 25 years: 10 June
A REGULAR attendant at many of the festivities in Villefranche-du-Périgord is the village choir, and next month they celebrate their 25th anniversary. A special concert... Read more →
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Macron becomes French president, but real work now begins
CENTRIST Emmanuel Macron has won the French presidency, but now faces the challenge of convincing around a third of the population he is up for... Read more →
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Macron and Le Pen slug it out in presidential battle
FRANCE is in the final straight of the race to be the next president of the Cinquième République, as the second round vote takes place... Read more →
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Italian defence against the cynip threat in the Dordogne
THERE was an air of confidence from Italian chestnut producers who have beaten a cynip insect infestation of their crop, as they explained how during... Read more →
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Mammatus cloud over Loubéjac
MAMMATUS cloud formed over Loubéjac after a period of storms and heavy rain rattled across the countryside this weekend. And here is some background from... Read more →
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Cessez-le-feu in Villefranche-du-Périgord: 12 May
AFTER the horrors of the First World War, Georges escaped to Africa now in 1923 he returns to the family home. Here he finds his... Read more →
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Campaign to tackle tiger mosquito starts in Dordogne
THE authorities in the Dordogne have launched a campaign of awareness and protection against the spread of the tiger mosquito, or moustique tigre. The mosquito... Read more →
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Price of consultation with doctor increases to €25
FROM today, 1 May, it will cost an extra €2 to visit your doctor in France as the price for a standard consultation is now... Read more →
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