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Dordogne village petitions against opening of nearby McDonald’s restaurant
Villagers say there are enough local restaurants, but mayor focuses on job opportunities
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Thousands of litres of fuel spill into fields in Normandy after tanker overturns
Tests are being carried out into risk of pollution of local water supplies to homes
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Speed limits to (mostly) drop to 30 km/h in this French city
The new measure will improve noise and pollution, improve safety and encourage cycling, say local authorities
What's open in France during Covid-19 crisis
Only certain businesses and commercial premises are allowed to open during the lockdown (although many are closed, anyway). They include:
Food and drink
Frozen food shops, general and convenience stores
Supermarkets/hypermarkets
Butchers, bakers, grocers and fishmongers
Cavistes and beverage shops
Other specialist food shops
Pet food shops
Gardening supply shops with animal food
Food markets (although some cities have closed these)
Vending machines
Food banks and soup kitchens
Food distribution by charitable associations
Petrol stations and garages
Maintenance and repair of motor and agricultural vehicles, machinery and equipment
Car showrooms, workshops
Motorcycle sales, workshops
Petrol and other fuel stations
Media, technology and computers
Newsagents and stationers
Computer and accessories shops
Phone sales
Computer and household appliance repairers
Repair of computer peripherals and communication equipment
Pharmacies and medical
Chemists
Specialist orthopaedic stores
Laundry and dry cleaning
Wholesale and retail laundry and dry cleaning
Hotels and accommodation
Hotels and similar accommodation
Tourist and other short-term accommodation which is a regular place of residence for the persons living there
Campsites and mobile home parks used as a regular place of residence
Churches and funeral services
Churches with no more than 20 people, although funeral are excepted
Undertakers and funeral homes
Banks, finance, insurance and employment
Banks
Employment agencies
Financial and insurance
institutions
Farming, construction and equipment stores
Farm suppliers
DIY stores and glaziers
Equipment and property
leasing and rental agencies
Agricultural machinery and equipment leasing agencies
Construction machinery and equipment leasing agencies