Bin collection strike enters second week in south-west France town Many residents have no choice but to leave their rubbish on the streets in 38 communes
Officials allowed to enter private land in Dordogne to record local flora Around 20 villages are affected. Agents may cross walls, fences and other barriers if necessary
Row over French mayor's one-way sign stopping people driving through his village Small road connects three nearby communes whose access has been cut off by local decree
news Why 10 million tiger mosquitoes are being deliberately released in Nouvelle-Aquitaine The potentially dangerous insects are now in every region of the country
More French communes ending home bin collections Authorities claim the system is more eco-friendly but many residents are strongly opposed
Charente town with 4,500 people has 79 surveillance cameras Jarnac's cameras raise privacy concerns amid a national trend towards more surveillance
British woman’s murder in Dordogne: ‘personal grudge’ motive investigated Police are reported to be concentrating on people likely to wish direct ill of Karen Carter who was fatally stabbed on April 29
Woman in police custody over murder of Briton in Dordogne Karen Carter, 65, was stabbed at her home on April 29
How many Britons have second homes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine - and why do they choose it? UK nationals are the largest foreign community of second-home owners in the region
Boost for people doing home renovations in Dordogne The plan aims to connect citizens with local public renovation services to modernise old housing stock
Photos: 94 chateaux open their doors to visitors in Dordogne The fifth Chateaux en Fête festival offers a chance to look around many impressive properties that are usually private
Second runway at Bordeaux airport likely to be renovated not closed Move may lead to backlash from local people who are unhappy due to the noise levels
Mystery of jewels found buried under communal wall in Dordogne The gold rings, pearl brooches and diamond encrusted bracelets were discovered by a local association
What are rules for police checks on drivers - and why so many in south-west? ‘We want to make dangerous drivers worried’, says police chief
Regional park in west of France named dark-sky preserve Reduced public lighting means up to 4,000 stars can be observed in the Landes de Gascogne
Return to door-to-door home rubbish collection expected for many in France The decision could set a precedent for up to two million people in different areas of France
City in south-west France takes property owner to court for €100,000 The case is the latest move by authorities in France against short-term rental landlords
VISUAL: How people in Nouvelle-Aquitaine rate their region Residents are fearful of climate change but scored region above average on many measurements
Drivers of SUVs to face higher parking fees in Bordeaux The decision to penalise larger vehicles follows a similar but stronger measure in Paris
Oyster farms under tight security in France as people prepare New Year delicacy Surveillance includes helicopter patrols
Dordogne: See which communes have grown in population - and those that have fallen A new report shows some villages have seen their numbers increase by between 20-30% in six years
Why is Bordeaux also known as the ‘port of the moon’? The nickname hints at the long maritime history of the World Heritage city
Fishing to be further controlled by police in south-west France The gendarmerie has signed an agreement to help fight ‘many and varied’ fishing offences
Bordeaux to spend €10m helping residents replace old fire heating systems Old wood-burning stove heating systems contribute more to air pollution than cars
Confirmed: animal spotted in Gironde, south-west France, is a wolf The prefect is now organising a ‘surveillance cell’ to decide on the next steps and protect farmer livestock
Village in south-west France celebrates its world-famous peppers Espelette, in the Pays Basque, hosts an annual festival for its eponymous piment on October 26
Why hundreds of French villages and towns have the wrong road signs A new batch was swapped overnight last week as part of a new farmers' protest
Hundreds protest against closure of Bordeaux airport runway Residents say the closure will see many more planes fly directly over their homes
Workers find 650 protected species bats in Dordogne church The dark church eaves have become a nursery for the rare species
French chef who pioneered nouvelle cuisine dies at age of 91 The record-breaking three Michelin star chef Michel Guérard has been hailed as a ‘culinary legend’
Residents fight pay-by-bag bin fees in south-west France Two associations are taking legal action against the firm that provides the service
Is Bergerac Airport too dependent on low-cost airlines? Ryanair could ‘just pack its bags and leave’, head of chamber of commerce is quoted as saying
Which French departments get the most rain? Spoiler: They are not all in the northern half of the country
Bordeaux airport: ‘Ryanair pulling out was our worst-case scenario’ Withdrawal will lead to a 25% decrease in passenger numbers. EasyJet is maintaining its flights
VIDEO: Curious Dordogne river well back after rainiest May since 1981 The mesmerising ‘well’ is still somewhat of a mystery
French ‘martyr village’ destroyed in WW2 receives €1 million donation The ‘symbolic gift’ will help ensure the site survives for future generations
