Van driver jailed over death of 21-year-old in Nice - A drunk-driver has been jailed for five years for killing a young woman on her scooter in Nice last November. The man was behind the wheel of a van, under the influence of alcohol, when he hit 21-year-old Laurène on Boulevard Bischoffsheim in slippery road conditions. She died in hospital from her injuries a few weeks later. A court in Nice has sentenced the driver to a five-year jail term for aggravated manslaughter. Prosecutors had asked for seven years behind bars. His driving licence has been revoked and he's banned from taking a driving test again for five years.
Restos du Coeur appeals for help - The manager of the Nice branch of the Restos du Coeur has made an urgent appeal to the city's mayor Christian Estrosi for help. François Chantrait says a second base for the charity is desperately needed in Nice, as the current centre on the Route de Turin is overwhelmed. He says the association, which distributes food to people in need, is faced with soaring rents and bills due to inflation. On a national level, the Restos du Coeur has warned that it could disappear within three years due to major financial difficulties. Donations are in decline, while the number of people seeking help from the charity continues to grow. The French government has pledged an additional €15 million in support for the association nationally.
Nice improves road safety in La Madeleine - The City of Nice has responded to public pressure to improve road safety on the Boulev
