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Farmers’ protests ease but key motorway blockades hold firm in south-west France
Pressure on the government over its handling of cattle culls continues as Christmas nears despite a drop in protests
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French border IT failure blamed for Christmas getaway delays at Dover
Cross-Channel ferries and Eurotunnel hit by technical issues on exit checks
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Cold Christmas in France, but little chance of snow
High-pressure system will move into France from north-east at the start of next week
More drivers pay for parking as fines rise
260,000 fines were issued during the first month of changes being implemented
More drivers are paying for their parking in Paris after the city increased fines from €17 to €50 in the centre and brought in private parking wardens.
Only 7% of drivers previously paid for parking and this rose to 17% in the first month of the new fines.
