Poitou Charentes news for November 2008

Axed workers in Cognac call for boycott of famous brands
Date: 10 November 2008
Supporters of the axed workers at the Raynal bottling plant in Cognac this weekend called for a boycott of the famous whisky brands Grants, Glenfiddich and The Balvenie, made by the Scottish company William Grant.
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Update: French Port seizes Speedferries vessel for non-payment of tax
Date: 11 November 2008
Update from Speedferries on the current situation.
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French happiest at 65, says study
Date: 07 November 2008
Forget money and career, it seems that true happiness is all about finally saying adieu to the daily grind of work.
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French health service reforms due in 2009
Date: 06 November 2008
A reform Bill entitled ‘Hôpital, patients, santé et territiore’ will be debated in 2009, after it received approval from the cabinet.
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Man's arm trapped in TGV toilet
Date: 04 November 2008
A passenger on a French train had to be rescued by firemen after having his arm sucked down the on-board toilet.
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Poitou Charentes football round-up 3 Nov
Date: 03 November 2008
Heartbreak for Thouars Foot 79 who were eventually beaten on penalties by SO Châtellerault from one league above, whilst Niort were taken to extra-time away at Brive ESA before finally running out 3-1 winners
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Malicious damage causes disruption for TGV passengers
Date: 02 November 2008
SNCF issued an apology to travellers yesterday, after the LGV Atlantique line was severely disrupted by an incident involving overhead cables at Marcoussis (in the Essonne) outside of Paris.
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Your chance to WIN in our Poitou-Charentes Christmas competition!
Date: 07 November 2008
You could win a hamper worth 100€ just by joining in our blog!
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