Events

Lille: Camille-Muffat swimming pool closure to last "for a very long time"

The new Camille-Muffat swimming pool in Lille is closed, and this closure is expected to last for a long time, according to reports.

Wiencourt-l'Équipée: fire destroys house, man hospitalized

A violent fire broke out in a home on Rue de l'Église in Wiencourt-l'Équipée, completely destroying the house and resulting in a man being hospitalized.

Reopening of the court of honor at the Invalides after one year of renovation work

The court of honor at the Invalides and its 142,000 paving stones are once again accessible to the public after one year of renovation.

Abbeville: six months of work on Rue de Menchecourt

The undergrounding of overhead networks on Rue de Menchecourt in Abbeville begins on November 6 for a period of six months.

A Breton illustrator illustrates an investigation into glyphosate

Illustrator David Lopez, based in Saint-Brieuc, illustrated journalist Aurore Gorius's investigation into glyphosate, with book signings planned in the Côtes-d'Armor.

Citizen consultation on the future Lille conurbation

Residents are invited to give their opinion as part of the establishment of the future Lille conurbation.

Le Sourd: second phase of church renovation through an integration worksite

The Thiérache du Centre integration worksite continues the renovation of Le Sourd church, with about ten employees mobilized until the end of February 2027.

New fuel thefts in the Gers, two farms targeted

Two farms in the Gers, in Saint-Lizier-du-Planté and Montesquiou, were victims of siphoning in early November, with 350 liters stolen in total. Farmers denounce the increase in these thefts.

Tips for preventing winter illnesses and back pain

A doctor reminds people of preventive measures against winter illnesses: vaccination, physical activity, sleep and home ventilation.

Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone: prison guards save inmate from suicide

On Tuesday, prison guards at the Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone prison saved an inmate who had just hanged himself with a sheet in his disciplinary unit cell.

Morbihan assizes: trial for murder of a homeless person in their thirties in Vannes

Second day of the trial before the Morbihan assizes court of three accused, homeless men, prosecuted for the murder of a person in their thirties in Vannes.

Fégréac: two drivers seriously injured in head-on collision on RD773

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, two cars collided head-on on the RD773 in Fégréac (Loire-Atlantique). Both drivers, seriously injured, suffer multiple fractures.

Sainte-Ménehould: a "citizen passport" to convey civism and duty of remembrance

Officials from Sainte-Ménehould presented on Thursday, October 29, 2026 a "citizen passport" scheme designed to strengthen young people's engagement and civic awareness.

Sainte-Ménehould considers relaunching its youth municipal council

Officials from Sainte-Ménehould are considering re-establishing a youth municipal council, which had already existed in the past, and recruiting new participants.

UTT to request suspension of tuition fee increase

After weeks of mobilization, the UTT de Troyes administration will request the suspension of the tuition fee increase, while the partial blockade has been lifted.

La Chapelle-Saint-Luc : bicycle maintenance workshop with Lucavélo volunteers

Municipal staff and elected officials from La Chapelle-Saint-Luc organized a bicycle maintenance workshop with volunteers from the Lucavélo association.

CAC 40 reaches highest level since September

On Thursday 5 November, the CAC 40 reached its highest level since September, driven by lower oil prices and interest rates, according to a trader interviewed on BFM Business.

The Beny app from Ollioules extends its service to guardianship oversight

The Beny startup, founded in Ollioules, has raised 90,000 euros and is now targeting professionals in guardianship and curatorship oversight.

In Compiègne, a resident tracks down Asian hornet nests

A Compiègne resident recounts how he destroys Asian hornet nests after being attacked. The phenomenon is gaining ground in the Oise.

European Commission wants to simplify Birds and Habitats Directives in 2027

The European Commission's 2027 work programme foresees 23 new "simplification" initiatives, including a revision of the Birds and Habitats Directives, denounced as a "historic mistake" by environmental defenders.

Cité de France, mayors' association launched in Saint-Raphaël

The Cité de France association, launched in Saint-Raphaël, aims to bring together municipalities from across the country on a "patriotic" line. It brings together retired military personnel and traditionalist Catholics.

An accuser of Patrick Bruel appeals to the Versailles Court of Appeal

The Versailles Court of Appeal has examined the appeal of an alleged victim of Patrick Bruel, who is under investigation notably for rape. She is asking the judges for a decision on the case.

Le Figaro collects accounts from families of victims of the 2005 riots

Twenty-one years after the deaths of Zyed Benna and Bouna Traoré in Clichy-sous-Bois, Le Figaro located the families of victims of the 2005 riots, who deplore the absence of apologies and recognition.

Ecological transition financing increasingly externalized

Financing for the ecological transition would rely less on budget appropriations and more on off-budget envelopes and loans, such as the Livret A or heat funds.

At the Dionysud trade show in Béziers, disease-resistant grape varieties presented

The Gard-based company VCR is presenting at the Dionysud trade show in Béziers crossbred vine varieties designed to be more resistant to parasites, allowing, according to the company, a significant reduction in phytosanitary products.