Articles by: Kristina Howells

Agenda 21 in Pas de Calais France

Agenda 21 in Pas de Calais France

Agenda 21 was adopted in Pas de Calais unanimously on 30 June 2008. It claims to offer 62 actions for the environment. They stipulate that, “Nobody can deny that today our lifestyle, our way of growth and development is not sustainable for all. Faced with the depletion of natural resources, deterioration of ecosystems to climate change, the disparities between nations[Read More…]

Will 2015 be a year of discontent for the French?

Will 2015 be a year of discontent for the French?

Currently in France there has been a huge increase in the number of people losing their jobs. The economy is not very stable at the moment. People are relying more and more on food banks. Accident and Emergency departments are currently on strike, while doctors have also joined the fight for their rights and refuse to work, including pharmacists. However[Read More…]

Are we being poisoned?

Are we being poisoned?

Over the last decade there has been a phenomenal increase in the number of people affected by asthma, and being diagnosed with this chronic illness, for which today there is no cure. It is particularly difficult for sufferers during the winter months, but it seems to extend now into the summer months. For several years now, the governments have been[Read More…]

New charge introduced for motorists using the M25

New charge introduced for motorists using the M25

The last month the company responsible for the Dartford Tunnel and Bridge has recently introduced a pre-pay as you go. It is a good idea in theory. However, the thousands of motorists that are unaware of this new regime could end up being fined. It is especially disconcerting for tourists travelling North as it is likely to cause confusion and[Read More…]

Misery for Brits coming to Calais

Misery for Brits coming to Calais

Major disruption has been planned at Calais main ports and euro services. Officials have called a 24 hour protest to block both the port of Calais and Eurotunnel. The demonstrations are over the way the government has handled immigration in Calais. When this mass demonstration will take place is currently unknown. Local businesses and officials of both the town hall[Read More…]