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Map shows French post offices at risk of closure or change
Union says hundreds could be closed or replaced by smaller outlets
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High turnout expected for this week's major public sector strikes in France
Public sector workers, firefighters, transport and education staff all plan walkouts for September 29
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Fire burns 60 hectares around Carcassonne airport
Blaze happened during air show taking place on site
Farmers angry at waste of courgettes
Organic farmers are throwing out several tonnes of their yellow courgette crop, worth €5,000, because customers demand blemish-free vegetables.
Caroline and Cyril Roux from Tarn-et-Garonne say grocers have told the wholesaler they do not want them because of harmless green marks. They have now given some of the crop to charity. Long-standing organic supporters expect imperfections but as organic food has become mainstream new clients want it to be flawless, they say.
