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‘It is my right to work beyond retirement age - but France says no’
Age discrimination in the workplace is real but hidden, says (soon to be forcibly retired) English teacher Nick Inman
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‘Ponds in rural France are beautifully maintained but no longer used’
Columnist Peter Wyeth laments that these large, impressive sites, once the fresh-aired setting for family picnics, barbecues and fun, now fail to attract people
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‘New French speeding rule encourages aggressive drivers’
The change has enabled reckless motorists to drive even more wildly without fear of losing points, argues columnist Samantha David
A new kind of worship
After reading your (online) article Christmas is for… family or gifts? I felt compelled to write that Britain is now such a diverse ethnic and multi-cultural society that Christmas is losing its religious reason and is more of an excuse for what you pointed out – consumerism.
Local councils are reluctant to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and not to offend any religious group by using the term “Seasons Greetings”.
They do though appreciate the need to decorate high streets to make them more appealing for shoppers, so careful choices are made for decorations.
It is very sad, especially as I teach in a Catholic School.
Kevin HOLDAWAY, Pas-de-Calais
