Events

Woerth: mayor denies rumor of armed vandals in the village

A post claiming that armed individuals had broken windows in Woerth on October 31 circulated on social media. The mayor denounces it as fake news.

Gray: topics discussed at the latest municipal council meeting

The Gray municipal council addressed securing the pond in the Gray South ZAC area, urban development at town entrances, subsidies for associations, and coexistence between funfairs and soft mobility.

Ain: Nantua football club threatens to dissolve after alleged racist insult

US Nantua football accuses Bresse Foot 01 of racism against one of its players and threatens to dissolve if the district does not impose sanctions; the accused club denies it.

Persan: Two squatted homes returned to their owner

Two homes illegally occupied in Persan have been evacuated by decision of the prefect, with two people in an irregular situation taken into custody.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz: €12.6 million project on pipeline networks

The City of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is launching a €12.6 million project starting November 2 to redirect water to a new sewage treatment plant, with traffic and parking disruptions expected until 2027.

Higher education part-time instructors mobilize against job insecurity

The 170,000 part-time instructors in higher education, who provide 20% of class hours, denounce their extreme job insecurity and want to weigh on the 2027 budget and the presidential election. A movement launched on October 8 has gathered more than 250 testimonies.

Ittenheim: the after-school care construction project is progressing, opening expected in 2027

The Ittenheim after-school care construction project, a €5 million project capable of accommodating 172 children, has entered its interior fitting-out phase for an opening in September 2027.

Chalon-sur-Saône: the war memorial celebrates its centenary

For its 100th anniversary, the classified war memorial of Chalon-sur-Saône (Saône-et-Loire) is being highlighted, featuring sculpted details and memorial symbolism.

Saint-Étienne: a new restaurant leaves the Châteaucreux district

A brand located opposite Saint-Étienne station has moved, illustrating the persistent difficulties in the Châteaucreux business district following several closures.

Exceptional porcini mushroom growth turns picking into business

Contrary to drought-related forecasts, exceptional porcini mushroom growth has been observed for about ten days, sparking trade around picking.

Gilles Simeoni files defamation complaint against magazine Marianne

Gilles Simeoni, president of the executive council of Corsica, announced he is filing a defamation complaint against Marianne following the publication of an article implicating him.

Honfleur: 41 people evacuated after water leak and collapse risk

A water leak on Rue Haute in Honfleur deformed the roadway and raised fears of collapses; 41 people were evacuated from several homes.

Appeal trial of Maylis Daubon, accused of poisoning her daughters

Maylis Daubon, sentenced in the first instance to 30 years in prison for poisoning her two daughters in 2019, is being retried starting November 17. Her ex-husband Yannick Reverdy is apprehensive about this new trial.

Vosges: one-year suspended prison sentence sought against septuagenarian for theft of dozens of beehives

A 76-year-old man was tried in the Vosges for the theft of more than fifty beehives from a dozen beekeepers. A one-year suspended prison sentence was sought.

Morbihan: DIR Ouest truck struck on RN24, driver on the run

A DIR Ouest truck was struck on Friday, October 30, 2026 on the RN24 in Morbihan. The driver of the car fled on foot.

Orne: a car leaves the road and hits a pole in Briouze

A traffic accident occurred in Briouze, on the route between Flers and Argentan, on Monday, November 2, 2026; a single-vehicle car left the road.

A 36-year-old runner dies shortly after completing a marathon

An experienced 36-year-old runner died on Sunday, November 1, just minutes after finishing a marathon and receiving his medal.

Vinci Autoroutes van hit by lorry on the A8 at Carros

An intervention vehicle belonging to Vinci Autoroutes was violently struck by a lorry on Monday, November 2, on the A8 near Carros (Alpes-Maritimes).

In Normandy, the opening of scallop fishing satisfies professionals

The opening of scallop fishing in Normandy is welcomed favorably by industry stakeholders.

An anti-Bardella slogan goes viral on social media

A France 3 Centre-Val de Loire video showing a female protester attacking Jordan Bardella has been turned into a song and is circulating widely on social media.

Camper van tours Beaujolais against senior isolation

Nadia Guignier travels through remote Beaujolais villages in her camper van to offer gym classes, memory workshops and digital assistance to seniors, combating isolation.

Mayotte: Dembéni bans street vending in six areas

The municipality of Dembéni issued an order banning street vending in six areas of the commune since November 1, in order to combat insecurity.

Juvenile judge convicted of violence, overwhelmed by caseload

A juvenile judge convicted of violence is described as overwhelmed by his caseload, illustrating the difficulties of juvenile justice.

Two strategic molecules manufactured in Loos

Production of two strategic molecules is ensured at an industrial site in Loos, in the Nord department.

Nice-Ouest: convenience store managers warn of competition from large retailers

A couple managing a convenience store in Nice-Ouest posted a message on social media to warn of the risk of their shop disappearing in the face of competition from large retailers.

Bapaume: car hits billboard, octogenarian hospitalized

In Bapaume, in Pas-de-Calais, a car hit a billboard. An octogenarian was hospitalized.

Épernay: Porte Lucas Street remains accessible despite work on Victor-Hugo Square

Victor-Hugo Square in Épernay has been under construction since October 19, but Porte Lucas Street is not closed to traffic, with detour routes still available.

Grenoble under a sea of clouds, sunny summits

The Grenoble basin is covered by a sea of clouds typical of November, while high-altitude resorts enjoy sunshine.

Nighttime vandalism in Valentigney: cars burned and trash cans overturned

The municipality of Valentigney, in the Pays de Montbéliard, was the scene of nighttime vandalism: vehicles burned or damaged, trash cans overturned, and a house was stoned.

The government wants to reduce costs at Anses

The four ministers overseeing Anses, the national health safety agency, have sent a mission letter to the general inspectorates to streamline the agency's costs, with recourse to AI being considered.

Wage inequalities: the date from which women work "for free"

An article calculates the symbolic date from which women work for free compared to men, illustrating persistent wage inequalities.

Aisne: possible return to 90 km/h divides elected officials

The president of the Aisne Department is considering returning to 90 km/h on certain roads. Elected officials, including Caroline Varlet-Chénot, denounce a bad signal for road safety and the environment.

Suspected package alert on a tram in Reims

An abandoned suitcase triggered a suspicious package alert at the Hôpital Debré stop in Reims, with a security perimeter and a temporary interruption of transport services.

Maintenance work on the A8 in the Alpes-Maritimes

From November 2 to 6, VINCI Autoroutes is carrying out work on the A8 resulting in traffic changes in the Alpes-Maritimes.