“How do I watch thee, let me count the ways” An update on UK television in the Pyrénées-Orientales By Allan Wallis The satellites that broadcast British terrestrial channels (BBC, ITV etc.) have now all been…
By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks 1st December 2015 Social charges in France are effectively a second form of income tax. Following a ruling by the European Court of Justice that some social…
ONLINE TELEVISION VIEWING By Allan Wallis LOOK OUT FOR ALLAN’S LATEST ARTICLE IN THE WINTER 2014 P-O LIFE, LOOKING AT THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF WATCHING UK TV TODAY. Introduction On-line television…
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back Sunday October 26th 2014 Clocks go back one hour (during the night of Saturday/Sunday morning) Mornings will be lighter but it will grow dark earlier.…
Le Manège Enchanté – An irreverent guide to French roundabouts by Colin Lamont France has 1 roundabout for every 5 inhabitants. The Government’s vision is for every citizen to have one by…
Speed restrictions in France – how fast NOT to go! by Neill Watson Anyone used to driving throughout Europe on UK plates smugly thinking you’re immune and un-catchable would do well to think…
French number plates Until 2009, the numbering system for French number plates dated back to 1950. The computer system which managed number plate registration was technically ancient and had nearly reached saturation…
Dial 15 for the SAMU (Service d’Aide Médicale Urgente)
DENTISTS IN FRANCE The tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth Visiting the dentist in France….. France is well known for its exceptional healthcare service, and used to be one of the leading…
ADVICE FROM P-O LIFE FORUM Had a call from an indian call centre yesterday claiming to be from Microsoft, having detected some serious viruses on my computer. They knew my name address…