French and Riviera News Wednesday 22nd November 2023

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Man is serious condition after falling from rocks on seafront in Nice - A man is in a serious condition after falling five metres from the rocks along the seafront in Nice, near to coco beach. Emergency services intervened on the coastal path at 5pm on Tuesday, after being alerted by a member of the public. The victim, a 21-year-old man, was taken to hospital where his condition is said to be serious. The cause of the fall is still unknown.

Mayor of Cavalaire charged with favouritism and corruption – Philippe Leonelli, the mayor of Cavalaire-sur-mer, a small seaside resort in the Var, has been charged with favouritism and corruption. According to local media Leonelli was charged following suspicions of irregular activities committed by the town council concerning the contract for the renovation of the town’s port.

Pack of wolves - A pack of wolves has been filmed near the village of Collobrières in the Var. Four wolves are seen in the video prowling near to the village. The footage was filmed by a local huntsman after concerns that hunting is disappearing in the Massif des Maures Forest land.

Flight service between the Var and Paris - The President of the Metropolis Jean-Pierre Giran, has denounced the reduction in the number of return flights between Toulon/Hyères airport and the French capital. In a letter addressed to Transavia, the company which operates the line, Giran invites the company’s CEO to restore the service to three daily