13th October 2008

Dordogne News Stories

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Finding the French newspapers too difficult to read, or you just don't have time? here's a selection of stories from the local Dordogne press, chosen because we thought they might impact UK visitors or residents Remember, if you have a story that is newsworthy, contact us

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Sud OuestIf you are a keen follower of all the local action in the Dordogne, you are probably already familiar with the excellent English langage newspapers such as the Connextion and ... more...

Gordon's effect on pub landlady

Dordogne Challenge ladiesPub landlady, Helen Pires, braved the wrath of Hurricane Gordon in a successful fund raising for charity.
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Brive-Souillac airport to start test flights in 2007

Departures gate, Bergerac airportIn two years' time the new airport of Brive-Souillac is programmed to come into operation. Although originally conceived to service the town of Brive in the neighbouring département ... more...

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renault 1906Its perhaps ironic that despite the fact that the winner of the very first Grand Prix in 1906 was a French, Renault racing car and that classic, historic car was ... more...

Smoking Bans- Gone in A Puff

Cigarette stubs in gutterThe French Government has published a decree banning smoking in public places from February 2007! Bars, restaurants and nightclubs get a reprieve until January 2008.
The ban will apply to ‘all closed and covered spaces that are open to the public or are places of work. All colleges, schools, universities, administrative and health buildings are smoke free areas except for designated smoking rooms. Non-smokers should not have to enter these rooms for any reason. A fine of €65 will be applied to individuals and €135 to establishments caught breaking the law. Grants for nicotine substitutes and 'quitting' courses are now available!!

Cancer charity's round Robin!

Robin WestonFormer cattle breeder, Robin Weston has swopped horns for a bell and a trip around France... more...

A brush up in the Dordogne

"Cripes Mary Poppin's - ramonage is painless!"

chimney sweep brush Home owners should be aware that it is the law to have your chimney swept annually as a minimum. It is a must and a sensible precaution to avoid potential home insurance problems... more...

An increase for property owners in the Dordogne?

Renovation can be taxing

Tax returnThe tax on renovating a property has been increased from 5.5% to 19.6%, in a little discussed move from the government.The increase, which could effect millions of owners of houses over two years old, was published in the 'Journal Officiel'on Aug 11, 2006, and is a revision of article 245 of the tax code.thye changes are to take effect immediately... more...

A legal requirement for selling your property in the Dordogne

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Old Bailey Energy Efficiency Certificates is a must under new laws for anyone selling a house in France. When houses are now put up for sale the label ‘Energie’ will now apply as it does for cars and domestic appliances recognising the need for efficiency as houses are the fourth biggest producers of greenhouse gases…


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Forestry in the Dordogne

When you go down to the woods today…

Woodpile near VillamblardNext time you drive through the attractive woodland of the Dordogne countryside, give some thought to its importance to the local economy as well as its beauty in the local landscape. 43% of the Dordogne is forest or woodland... more...

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