Events

6-year-old girl struck by car on Halloween, driver at large

On Saturday, October 31, 2026 in the late afternoon, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled. Police have launched a witness appeal.

Glass Express in Évreux: takeover bid rejected, 80 employees laid off

The Évreux commercial court rejected on Thursday, October 29, 2026 the takeover bid for Glass Express presented by its manager. Around 80 employees will lose their jobs.

Mesnil-Lettre: Halloween parade in the village

Saturday, October 31, a costumed Halloween parade enlivened the village of Mesnil-Lettre, in Aube.

Socialist primary: a simple bug behind cyberattack accusations

According to Le Canard enchaîné, connection difficulties during the Socialist primary on October 9 would be due to a simple technical problem, not a cyberattack.

Seine-Maritime: car rolls several times after a collision

On October 31, on the outskirts of Neufchâtel-en-Bray heading toward Londinières, a collision between two vehicles caused several rollovers.

Le Havre: woman sentenced for stabbing husband with knife

The Le Havre criminal court sentenced a woman who had stabbed her husband in the arms on October 30, in the presence of their baby.

Ledeuix: 162 households without drinking water after fecal contamination

Since October 26, tap water for 162 households in Ledeuix, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, has been contaminated by fecal matter; a couple claims to have been poisoned and hospitalized.

Mayotte: agreement signed in Chirongui to support women in prostitution

The Chirongui town hall and the Mlézi Maoré association signed an agreement on October 27, spearheaded by the prefecture, to support women in prostitution.

Prisons: 90,937 inmates on October 1, new record

French prisons counted 90,937 inmates on October 1, a new record, with a 7.2% increase over one year in a context of chronic prison overcrowding.

Aube: firefighters and Enedis formalize cooperation against electrical risks

The Aube SDIS and Enedis met on 29 October 2026 to formalize their best practices and their coordination during responses to fires.

European VeRo project inaugurated in the Roya to enhance cross-border railway line

The Alcotra project "Vermenagna Roya III" was inaugurated on October 30, 2026 on both sides of the border, with twelve stages to discover along the railway line between Breil-sur-Roya and Borgo San Dalmazzo.

Framatome inaugurates anti-vibration bar workshop in Montbard

The Framatome site in Montbard inaugurated on October 30 a new workshop for manufacturing anti-vibration bars, creating jobs and strengthening the nuclear supply chain.

Stolen submarine in Ain found by police in Besançon

A four-ton submersible craft, stolen in the Ain in October, was found in Besançon and listed for sale on Le Bon Coin. Two people have been summoned to appear in court.

Avion: Amazon delivery driver robbed and his van stolen

On Thursday, October 29, 2026, an individual robbed an Amazon delivery driver in Avion, near Lens, and stole his van before realizing his mistake.

Prompsat: fire station burgled, truck stolen

The fire station in Prompsat, in the Puy-de-Dôme department, was burgled overnight from October 31 to November 1 and a truck was stolen; a call for witnesses has been issued.

Death of doctor Paul Chauvin in Draguignan

Surgeon Paul Chauvin, a key figure in healthcare access in Draguignan, died on October 29, 2026, at the age of 81.

Montpellier: two firefighters assaulted and hospitalized

On October 31 in Montpellier, an intoxicated man assaulted two firefighters who had come to help him; the rescuers were hospitalized and a complaint was filed.

Dentist Denis Cuisinier retires in Venarey-Les Laumes

After nearly 60 years in practice, dentist Denis Cuisinier worked his last day on October 23, with a successor already secured.

Le Mans: bakery burglarized on Halloween night

The Chez Charlotte et Robin bakery, on Rue de Sablé in Le Mans, was burglarized on the night of October 31 to November 1, 2026. The manager found a smashed window and an emptied cash register; a complaint has been filed.

Art schools mobilize against deteriorating working conditions

From Dunkirk to Marseille, students and teachers at fine arts schools are denouncing deteriorating working conditions. In Lyon, a general meeting brought together around 300 people on Monday, October 26.