https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed For years the French have suffered from the stereotype of bad hygiene and evil odours. But with a new range of sweet-smelling scented underwear, French men at least may finally be able to bid “adieu” to this myth, once and for all. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130506/french-company-invents-the-underwear-that-smells-good Mon, 06 May 2013 16:07:00 +0200 french-company-invents-the-underwear-that-smells-good Bus drivers in the crime-stricken city of Marseille have announced on Friday they are to take strike action over restricted working conditions. Their grievance? They don’t like “the quality, the colour or the fit” of their new pants. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130419/bus-marseilles-on-strike-uniforms-unions Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:19:00 +0200 bus-marseilles-on-strike-uniforms-unions Women should forget everything they've been told about bras. According to a new French study, published on Wednesday, wearing a bra does nothing to reduce back pain, and the chest supports actually cause increased breast sagging. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130411/breasts-better-off-without-bras-french-study Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0200 breasts-better-off-without-bras-french-study Parents are outraged after a sixth form has been performing daily clothing checks and sending home pupils with mini skirts and low-cut tops. https://www.thelocal.fr/20120912/strict-clothing-ban-causes-outrage-among-parents Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:27:00 +0200 strict-clothing-ban-causes-outrage-among-parents