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French Riviera local news | From 05 to 11/11

Evening News Update Friday 9 November

It’s reported that an eighth body has been recovered from the rubble of the collapsed buildings in Marseille Evening News Update Friday 9 November Read More

09/11/2018

French and Riviera News Friday 9th November 2018

- A seventh body has been discovered in the rubble of the collapsed buildings in Marseille. As rescuers continue their search at least one person is still missing. French and Riviera News Friday 9th November 2018 Read More

09/11/2018

Evening News Update Thursday 8 November

The operation of searching the rubble of the collapsed building in Marseille has been suspended until 10.00 this evening. Evening News Update Thursday 8 November Read More

08/11/2018

French and Riviera News Thursday 8th November 2018

Rescue operations following the collapse of two buildings in Marseille on Monday have been suspended for 24 hours while two neighbouring buildings, which pose a threat, are demolished. The death toll from the building collapse in Marseille has risen to six. French and Riviera News Thursday 8th November 2018 Read More

08/11/2018

Evening News Update Wednesday 7 November

The death toll from the building collapse in Marseille has risen to six Evening News Update Wednesday 7 November Read More

07/11/2018

13 year old attacks his mother over game console

A mother has been beaten and threatened with death by her 13-year-old son after depriving him of his gaming console. The attack took place on Monday afternoon at their home in Perpignan. 13 year old attacks his mother over game console Read More

07/11/2018

Siren Tests

The Prefecture for the Alpes Maritimes has announced that siren tests will be held today at midday Siren Tests Read More

07/11/2018

Marseille (update)

A fifth body, that of a man, has been found this morning in the rubble of buildings that collapsed two days earlier in the center of Marseille. Marseille (update) Read More

07/11/2018

French and Riviera News Wednesday 7th November 2018

A total of four bodies have now been recovered from the buildings which collapsed in Marseille. The bodies of two men and two woman, were found in the rubble on Tuesday. Authorities believe another four people could have been buried in the collapse. French and Riviera News Wednesday 7th November 2018 Read More

07/11/2018

Evening News Update Tuesday 6 November

A total of three bodies have now been recovered from the buildings which collapsed in Marseille. Evening News Update Tuesday 6 November Read More

06/11/2018

Has the "Momo Challenge" claimed its first victim in France?

The father of a 14-year-old found dead in mid-October in France believes that his son did not commit suicide, but was the victim of this mysterious challenge called the “Momo Challenge” in which an unknown person via the Whatsapp social network, encourages the participant to commit dangerous acts that may go as far as death. Has the Read More

06/11/2018

Accident on the A8

An accident on the A8 motorway this morning is causing long delays. A car is reportedly on its roof and police along with emergency services are at the scene. Accident on the A8 Read More

06/11/2018

French and Riviera News Tuesday 6th November 2018

The French Interior Minister, Christophe Castaner has visited Marseille following the collapse of two buildings, both of which were located on the rue d’Aubagne in the city centre. French and Riviera News Tuesday  6th November 2018 Read More

06/11/2018

Evening News Update Monday November 5

Two buildings have collapsed in Marseille today. Authorities are currently searching the area to locate anyone who may be trapped in the structures Evening News Update Monday November 5 Read More

05/11/2018

Building collapses in Marseille

A building has collapsed in Marseille. Emergency services are currently at the scene it is not yet known if there are any casualties. Building collapses in Marseille Read More

05/11/2018

New poll

According to a new poll France’s far-Right National Rally is now more popular than Emmanuel Macron’s governing party, as the country becomes more anti-EU and opposed to immigration. New poll Read More

05/11/2018

French and Riviera News Monday 5th November 2018

36 victims of the Nice terror attack have been awarded a “medal of recognition”. 124 victims of terrorism were awarded the medal on Sunday including 36 victims of the Nice attack, on July 14th 2016. French and Riviera News Monday 5th November 2018 Read More

05/11/2018