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Four departments put on orange heatwave alert
Hot weather warnings look set to increase over the coming days
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Tourism and leisure sectors in France commit to water saving measures
25 industry players will receive government funding to reduce consumption
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French pharmacists threaten summer of ‘guerilla’ strike action
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YouTube video helps lure GP and dentist
A small commune may have solved its problem of a lack of doctor and dentist - thanks to a YouTube video.

The mayor of Vigan in the Lot used video chats with locals and incomers to highlight the area’s attractions to try to get people interested.
The video has brought in two applicants, who will be interviewed this month.
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