RYANAIR’S LOSES FIVE YEAR GIRONA EXTENSION 18 ROUTES CUT AND OVER 1,000 JOBS LOST AT GIRONA The new Spanish government has gone back on its predecessors agreement with Ryanair, confirmed in December 2010, in…
[(I met Jenny Rhodes for the first time in 2008, in their deliciously cosy cottage in the heart of Les Angles, just a five minute walk from the ski slopes. Rosy, fun and delightfully chatty,…
Auchan has lost its battle to open on Sundays, even in the tourist season. Thirteen charges were brought against the supermarket in 2011 in the P.-O. for opening on Sunday. Only one of those resulted…
Taxis in France – things you might need to know Taking a taxi in France is rarely just a matter of stepping out into the road and putting your hand out! In the provinces, taxis…
Friday 11th February I know February is nearly past its half way mark, but the weather has been so beautiful that sitting crouched over my computer has just not been a priority for once. I…
[(I met Jenny Rhodes for the first time in 2008, in their deliciously cosy cottage in the heart of Les Angles, just a five minute walk from the ski slopes. Rosy, fun and delightfully chatty,…
Consultation with your doctor via Internet might soon be possible! Despite concerns expressed by many of the medical profession, it might nevertheless soon be possible to consult your GP via Internet with webcam –…
Who says that living the good life here in the Pyrénées-Orientales is stress free? Whether it’s paying your tax bill, moving house or worrying about the kids, stress is a constant presence in all our…
Etienne Conte: Eye Witness By Ellen Turner Hall For someone who describes himself as shy, Etienne Conte overcomes his natural reticence when talking about photography. A native of Roussillon, he describes himself as a “flaneur”,…
Take a drive……PUIG NEULOS At 1256 metres , the highest point of the Alberes, Puig Neulos is noticeable. The mast that tops it can be seen for miles and kms away. It’s an easy…