French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 09 to 15/09

Evening Update Friday 13 September

There’s been severe traffic disruption on the A8 motorway near the Italian border this afternoon Evening Update Friday 13 September Read More

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Grimaldi Forum

The Grimaldi Forum here in Monaco has been placed as one of the most popular exhibition forums for the last 20 years with 80,000 visitors. Grimaldi Forum Read More

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French and Riviera News Friday 13th September 2019

The beaches of Ponteil and Salis in Antibes have been closed to swimmers due to pollution. The ban was put in place on Thursday and will remain until midnight tonight. French and Riviera News Friday 13th September 2019 Read More

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Evening Update Thursday 12 September

Traffic was disrupted in the centre of Nice this morning after a lorry collided with a tram Evening Update Thursday 12 September Read More

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Lorry hits tram in Nice

Traffic has been disrupted in the center of Nice this morning after a lorry collided with a tram shortly after 11.30. Lorry hits tram in Nice Read More

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SNCF

France’s rail network the SNCF has announced that as part of a public consultation they are inviting the public to participate in a range of future meetings to be held concerning the local developments of the new line in the Var. SNCF Read More

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Road accident

Traffic has come to a standstill on the Voie Rapid following an accident this morning. Road accident Read More

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French and Riviera News Thursday 12th September 2019

The body of a man, missing since Monday, has been found in Six Fours in the Var. His disappearance had been reported to police by his wife on Monday. French and Riviera News Thursday 12th September 2019 Read More

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Evening Update Wednesday 11 September

The Nice Criminal Court has sentenced a homeless man to five months in prison for assaulting a nurse’s assistant at the Pasteur Hospital Evening Update Wednesday 11 September Read More

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Disneyland Paris to expand

Disneyland Paris, the leading private tourist destination in Europe, is actively preparing for its expansion, which will run until 2025. Disneyland Paris to expand Read More

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French and Riviera News Wednesday 11th September 2019

It’s been reported that the French government is set to launch a website that will allow Britons in France to apply for a residence permit online. French and Riviera News Wednesday 11th September 2019 Read More

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Evening Update Tuesday 10 September

A woman has been rushed to Sainte-Anne Hospital in Toulon after a shooting in La Garde this afternoon Evening Update Tuesday 10 September Read More

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Sexual harassment

French singer Patrick Bruel is under investigation following sexual harassment charges. Sexual harassment Read More

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Greenpeace report

A report published by Greenpeace has shown that all cars sold by major manufacturers in 2018 will pollute as much as all the inhabitants of the European Union in one year. Greenpeace report Read More

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French and Riviera News Tuesday 10th September 2019

Météo-France has issued a yellow weather warning for the Var region today due to storms forecast. Heavy rain is expected by late morning with the risk of flooding in some areas. French and Riviera News Tuesday 10th September 2019 Read More

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Evening Update Monday 9 September

Postal workers in the Alpes Maritimes have announced an indefinite strike Evening Update Monday 9 September Read More

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Flights cancelled

British Airways has cancelled all of its flights from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and Marseille Provence airport today and tomorrow Tuesday 10 September. Flights cancelled Read More

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Drug dealer attempts to sell drugs to officers by mistake

A 15-year-old teenager has been arrested by police officers after attempting to sell drugs to them.  Drug dealer attempts to sell drugs to officers by mistake Read More

09/09/2019

French inventor

An investigation has been opened following a complaint from the neighbours of French inventor Franky Zapata. The inventor hit the headlines in August after crossing the English Channel on his fly board. French inventor Read More

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Noise pollution in Nice

The mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi has unveiled new plans to tackle noise pollution in the city. Noisy scooters and motorcycles are responsible for 75% of sleep disorders and are perceived as a disturbing nuisance by 82% of French people. Noise pollution in Nice Read More

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Fire

A fire has destroyed two hectares of woodland alongside the A57 motorway in Brignoles in the Var. Fire Read More

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French and Riviera News Monday 9th September 2019

It’s been a deadly weekend on the regions roads with four people killed and several injured. Four people including a 16-year-old teenager lost their lives in Nice and Antibes. French and Riviera News Monday 9th September 2019 Read More

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