The border police have confirmed that checks will start up again as part of the security measures for Euro 2016.
by Simon Bridges Simon asks – is that a “Yes” or a “No” then ? There is an issue which is of concern to us all and one which has the potential to change our…
The rainy spring had kept the garden growing and the lawn green. Because the house is built on a large outcrop of rock it takes only a few days of rain for our lawn to turn into a lake and the field behind to become sodden. This situation worsened when a water pipe running under the field burst. The water was coming from an old reservoir which we shared with our neighbours and used on the garden during dry spells.
by Martin Bailey Crunchy and salty, this recipe is ideal for those warm evenings as an apero whilst drinking a cold beer or chilled rosé. It’s really easy to prepare and can be easily adapted…
ON THE ROAD IN FRANCE Changes in driving laws operational from 1st July 2016 include…… ☛ the banning of all headphones and earpieces for listening to music (already banned – hands free devices which…
Céret town council has recently appointed a private firm to run parking patrols, and locals who live and work in town and rarely move their cars were unpleasantly surprised to find that they’d disappeared. Their first reaction was to report them stolen to the police, only afterwards realising that they’d been towed as they’d been parked in the same spot for over a week.
with Fiona Warren The Languedoc Roussillon region really does have it all; great weather, beautiful beaches – not to mention being the biggest wine producing region in the world! That’s why so many of us…
The ramparts of Fort Lagarde are now open! Every year, in the Summer, the fort puts on a daily show tracing back its military history. Fencing, canon ball fire, cavalry advances, and battles are…
If you own, or are buying, a property in France and spend time here each year, you need to understand the rules about residency in France and the UK, so that you comply fully with the correct tax regime. Getting it wrong could cause problems with the taxman later, or result in you paying more tax than you need to.
The only 100 % catalophone radio station in northern Catalonia is celebrating its 35th birthday this month and the Perpignan-based station is undergoing a complete makeover. Founding creator and director, Pere Manzanares, is handing the baton to journalist Albert Noguer, who will implement widespread changes in a bid to increase listener numbers