Events

Laon: major roadworks on John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy Street on the Plateau early 2027

John-Fitzgerald-Kennedy Street, a major axis of the Laon Plateau, will undergo major urban development work in early 2027, in parallel with the Winston-Churchill Avenue construction site in the lower town.

Barjols: safety work on former Vaillant tanneries

Since October 26, 2026, the municipality of Barjols has launched safety work on the last building of the Vaillant tanneries, in order to stop the deterioration before installing a memorial site there.

Calais: Villages d'Enfance puts leisure at the heart of children's rights day

The Villages d'Enfance association is organizing in Calais a day dedicated to children's rights, focused on access to leisure.

Pas-de-Calais: man convicted of raping his ex-partner's daughter

A man has been sentenced to five years in prison, four of them suspended, for raping his ex-partner's daughter, who was 10 at the time of the incidents.

Saint-Sauveur: Former ID Logistics Strikers Assess Unfulfilled Promises

Six months after a ten-day strike in May 2026, ID Logistics employees in Saint-Sauveur review working conditions and judge that the employer's commitments have not been respected.

Fertility: A CESE Report Identifies Economic Barrier as First Obstacle

A CESE report published on October 28 reveals that the primary barrier to fertility is economic and judges calls for demographic rearmament without concrete measures to be ineffective.

Toulouse: three years in prison for prostituting a teenager

A 23-year-old man was sentenced in Toulouse for organizing the prostitution of a 15-year-old runaway teenager in May 2025. About fifty clients are said to have succeeded one another over three days.

Hautacam expands ski offering with additional ski lift

After recentring on beginners, the Hautacam resort is announcing the addition of a ski lift this winter to offer skiing accessible to families.

Council of Ministers: Maud Bregeon speaks at press conference

Government spokesperson and Minister Delegate for Energy Maud Bregeon held her press conference following the Council of Ministers on October 28, with a heated exchange with a journalist.

Saint-Paul: new support system against video game addiction

The Oté Network has launched in Saint-Paul, Réunion, Kaz Ô'Geek, a support system for video game players and their families.

Nocibé store in Wasquehal robbed in broad daylight

The Nocibé store at the Wasquehal shopping center was robbed in broad daylight.

A complaint for incitement to racial hatred filed against Christine Kelly

A complaint for incitement to racial hatred was filed on Wednesday against journalist Christine Kelly, following her remarks on Europe 1 stating that “many migrants were rapists.”

Pontarlier: JouéClub closes its downtown store

Due to lack of profitability and facing a drop in turnover, JouéClub management is closing its downtown store in Pontarlier, keeping the one at Grands Planchants.

High cost of living in overseas territories: a video investigation into mass retail prices

A YouTube investigation by former journalist Thierry Coiffier, viewed more than 155,000 times, deciphers the causes of high prices in the overseas territories.

Loire-Atlantique: two schools burglarized in Loireauxence, computers stolen

Two public schools in Loireauxence were burglarized within a few days and computers were stolen; the gendarmerie has opened an investigation.

Death of journalist and essayist Antoine Spire at 80

A leading voice of France Culture, journalist, essayist, and publisher Antoine Spire died on October 26 at the age of 80.

New director at the head of the Thiéra'Natura agricultural high school in Fontaine-lès-Vervins

Sébastien Thouant, previously deputy director, took over as director of the Thiéra'Natura agricultural high school in Fontaine-lès-Vervins, in the Aisne department, in September 2026.

Florian Philippot denounces plan to send nuclear-warhead Rafales

Florian Philippot reacts to Wall Street Journal information that France is considering sending Rafales equipped with nuclear-warhead missiles, with several European countries.

Aveyron: knife-injured man claims he was assaulted and burgled

In Sanvensa, Aveyron, a man in his forties injured by a knife was hospitalized after stating he had been assaulted and burgled at his home in broad daylight.

Equita Lyon: TCL adjusts its service to salon attendance

During the Equita Lyon fair, which attracted nearly 200,000 visitors over five days, the TCL transport network adjusts its offering.

Maine-et-Loire: system to replace illegal use of fire hydrants

The Syndicat d'Eau de l'Anjou has inaugurated a system intended for professionals and local authorities that were illegally using fire hydrants to obtain water.

Anti-crisis restaurant menus, a miracle solution?

Facing falling purchasing power, restaurants are offering daily specials for under 10 euros and menus priced at 15 or 16 euros, a strategy whose effectiveness is being questioned.

End of the "collaborating spouse" status on small farms

The removal of the "collaborating spouse" status is causing difficulties on small agricultural holdings.

7 a.m. news bulletin of Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7 a.m. TV news bulletin lineup: elections in Israel, reopening of looted stores, deadly road, All Saints' Day holidays and farewell to Stan Wawrinka.

Wittisheim: Jardins de Gaïa handed over in difficult context

Arlette Rohmer has stepped down as head of Jardins de Gaïa in Wittisheim. Her daughter Chloé Kuhlmann and her partner are taking over the organic tea company in a delicate economic context.

Mantes-la-Jolie: free tutoring courses during school vacations

High school students in Mantes-la-Jolie are using the vacations to revise thanks to free tutoring courses set up by the city.

Moissac: speed camera flashes 27 motorists per day

The fixed speed camera on Route de la Mégère in Moissac records more than 10,000 flashes per year. Its presence near a school is prompting drivers to detour around it.

Dijon Olympic pool renamed in honor of Gérard Dupire

The mayor of Dijon has renamed the Dijon Métropole Olympic Pool after Gérard Dupire, former deputy mayor for sports who died in July, and who spearheaded the creation of numerous sports facilities.

Dijon: University Hospital opens preeclampsia screening pathway

Dijon University Hospital opens a preeclampsia screening pathway on November 1, open to all pregnant women during the first-trimester ultrasound.

Nice: increased canteen pricing for unjustified absences sparks debate

The city of Nice is increasing the school canteen rate in case of unjustified absence, prompting numerous reactions and questions from parents.

The Villé valley enriches its rural car-sharing offer

The community of communes of the Villé valley is adding three new electric vehicles to its car-sharing service launched in 2020.

Mayotte: residents of M'tsamoudou set up roadblock after violence

After several days of stone-throwing and clashes in Bandrélé, residents of M'tsamoudou set up a roadblock to denounce the damage and violence.

Mayotte: compressed earth brick awaits implementing decrees

More than a year after its adoption, the law authorizing the use of local materials without CE marking is still awaiting its decrees, hindering the use of Mahoran compressed earth brick.