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White storks make strong return in France via nest ‘platforms’ and clipped wings
The Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux shares the conservation challenges in saving these birds from extinction
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Hosting scheme in south-west France lets newcomers sample lifestyle
Households in nine Dordogne communes volunteer under Mes Nouveaux Voisins scheme
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French boulangeries demand right for staff to work on May 1 so they can open
Artisan bakery owners can work but employees cannot, while certain industrial bakeries are allowed to remain open with workers
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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