Trend for simple traditional restaurants continues in north France Old-fashioned 鈥榖ouillons鈥� are being revived and aim to provide dishes at low prices that people could have been served by their grandmothers
Explained: France鈥檚 weekend lockdown new dates and rules The measure has been extended for the Alpes-Maritimes coastline and the city of Dunkirk while it will last for at least three weekends in Pas-de-Calais
Covid: Dunkirk weekend lockdown to last for three more weeks It is the same situation for the department of Pas-de-Calais, while a decision is yet to be made for the communes along the Alpes-Maritimes coast
news Local weekend lockdowns in France: Where, why and the rules The whole Pas-de-Calais department, the Alpes-Maritimes coast and Dunkirk, equal to around 2.5 million people, will be under lockdown this weekend. Residents will need forms to go out and there will be restrictions on what shops can open. We explain.
State-backed French pirate who became royal favourite The Connexion recounts the astonishing story of privateer Jean Bart, a hero in his hometown of Dunkirk, and a commoner who rose through the ranks of French nobility thanks to an impressive seafaring ability
Major French ports blockaded in new pension strike Major ports in France - including Calais, Dunkirk and Marseille - are still being blockaded today (Friday January 17) after unions called for a 72-hour strike, with some ferry services reporting disruption.
Free buses prove successful in French town of Dunkirk The decision to make public transport free in the French town of Dunkirk (Nord) has been hailed a success after a rise in passenger use, and 鈥渘ew dynamism鈥� in the city centre.
'Forgotten problem' of refugees in northern France British-run charity issues call for volunteers so they can continue their work after the summer season
French customs staff impose Brexit work to rule Long queues at travel hubs including Gare du Nord, Calais, and popular ski resort airports in southeast France
Dunkirk carnival 鈥榮eagull cry鈥� contest has new winner This year鈥檚 Dunkirk carnival has crowned a new winner of its annual 鈥渟eagull鈥檚 cry鈥� contest (鈥� cri de la mouette 鈥�), as the unusual festivities continue throughout the month.
Free buses are just the ticket to open up city Buses are now completely free to use in Dunkirk and surrounding communes, making it France鈥檚 30th local authority and the first city in Europe with free public trans颅port for 200,000 residents.
Film deals promise big money for local tourism Thousands flock to the Riviera for May鈥檚 Cannes Film Festival but French towns are now seeing a tourism boost from being the location for a film... like Dunkirk, where visitor numbers rose 25% after the film
Dunkirk man leaves town 鈧�1.8m 鈥� and a headache Bequest is a bonus for Channel town... but it also comes with two conditions
State pays 鈧�1.6m for trees planted almost 40 years ago The State has been ordered to pay over 鈧�1.6million to a social landlord after 86 poplar trees planted in Dunkirk (Nord) in 1970 caused significant damage to buildings.
'Super-tide' reveals Dunkirk wrecks At very low tides, shipwrecks still appear on the beaches of Dunkirk, ghostly reminders of one of the most famous episodes of the Second World War. Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed
