France set for below-normal cold spell: How is government preparing? The ‘plan grand froid’ is a series of measures introduced when temperatures plummet and remain low for some time
Homeless in France get accommodation in offices when workers go home Participating companies offer a clean sleeping area, kitchen and bathroom in their office that would otherwise be empty
Five good news articles from France including a great door idea We also look at haircuts for the homeless and a Harry Potter-style Rentrée….Here are five good news stories to take you into the weekend Controversial ban on public sitting in French town partially suspended Housing found for homeless man who saved Lyon shopkeeper from fire France curfew: What happens to homeless people?
Petition calls for home for homeless man who saved Lyon shopkeeper The man broke windows to get into a blazing building to drag out the shopkeeper who had become trapped by flames when his gas fire fell over
France to simplify squatter eviction for second home owners Evicting illegal squatters from your property is set to become easier in France as the government works to simplify and speed up the process for both main and second homes.
Town help homeless French man and daughter to reunite The homeless man and his long-lost daughter were reunited after an online appeal set up by two friends in Gironde
Homeless in France more at risk from Covid-19 pandemic The head of a charity says that accommodation must be found urgently for people living on the street
Hang phone cable from window to help the homeless People in towns and cities with windows facing the street have been asked to leave a plug extension lead dangling from a window – ground or first floor only – to help homeless people recharge their mobiles.
In pictures: French student vets help homeless pets Trainee vets travel to homeless shelters to care for animals
French vet students treat homeless pets in free clinic Students at a French veterinary school have set up a voluntary scheme to offer free veterinary care and treatment for pets belonging to homeless people, or those without the means to pay.
France prepares as new heatwave alert hits Towns and cities across France have enacted strict measures in preparation for this week’s heatwave, as forecaster Météo France places 59 departments on orange alert for today (Tuesday July 23).
Sign up to support the homeless in France A simple way for the public to give practical help to homeless people has been launched by the La Cloche association. New ideas to aid homeless emerge as cold snap persists Arctic ‘glacial wave’ set to continue into next week '3,000 sleep rough on streets of Paris'
Police give 1.5 tonnes of confiscated food to charity Police in the Alpes-Maritimes who confiscated 1.5 tonnes of boxes of fruits and vegetables from non-licensed traders, have donated the food to charity Restos du Cœur. Météo France warns of snow as Grand Froid plan begins Help beat deaths on the street Homeless charity campaign in full swing Facebook appeal finds flat for homeless man Facebook post changes the life of a homeless man
Lille charity pairs up odd socks to help the homeless Fed up of finding odd socks in the washing machine or at the back of a drawer? You can now send them to a new charity in Lille, which sends socks to those in need.
Meet the ex-homeless man who is now housing others Finding homes for the homeless is Gilbert Pinteau 's life - and he knows their difficulties, having been homeless himself. Samantha David marvels at determination in hard times
Quarter of all homeless 'in work' A QUARTER of homeless people are working, according to a report by statistics body Insee.