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12/10/2025

Last night (Saturday, 12th October) was the Mister France Normandie 2025 beauty pageant election ceremony. Over the show's two-hour runtime, the eight candidates showcased their skills in public speaking, choreography and style, all in the hopes of being selected for the Paris finals.

06/10/2025

As the end of summer draws nearer, many people might start feeling a bit tired, but will reducing your meat consumption help wake you up? The idea that meats like beef or lamb can cause you to feel tired is nothing new. But is there some truth to it, or is it simply a common misconception?

04/10/2025

Austerity, wealth tax and the 2026 budget: Why have people taken to the streets across France?

Tens of thousands of people took once again to the streets on Thursday (2nd October 2025), heeding a renewed call from major trade unions which oppose the proposed spending cuts in next year’s budget and demand higher taxes on the super-rich.

by Juliette Portala

27/09/2025

What to explore on the last day of the "Foire Internationale de Caen"

This year's Foire de Caen is drawing to a close, but its final weekend seems to be anything but quiet. Whether you have already strolled through Le Parc des Expositions in the recent weeks or are planning your very first visit, there are plenty of new reasons to stop by before the fair ends.

by ldunn Kalvik Takvam

21/09/2025

The 5th edition of the Normandy Beach race was brought to a sudden stop earlier today (Sunday, 21st September 2025) following a fatal accident involving the passenger of one of the vehicles. The gendarmerie has ordered the beach's evacuation whilst they attempt to determine the cause of the crash.

10/09/2025

"A Very British Prohibition: The 18th Century Gin Craze" by Regan Ebsworth

Picture yourself in 18th-century London, where gin costs less than bread. Reformers rage, politicians argue. Workers slump in the streets, alleys reek of cheap spirits and signs boast “Drunk for a penny!” But how did a simple drink become the city’s most notorious vice?

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Picture yourself in 18th-century London, where gin costs less than bread. Reformers rage, politicians argue. Workers slump in the streets, alleys reek of cheap spirits and signs boast “Drunk for a penny!” But how did a simple drink become the city’s most notorious vice?

25/08/2025

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23/08/2025

Caen's administrative tribunal orders the evacuation of the homeless camp located in the city's "Presqu'île" neighbourhood

If you've ever walked or driven along the cours Cafarelli, in Caen, you may have noticed a line of tents which has appeared over recent years; around 70 of them line the Orne waterfront. The people and families occupying these tents have been ordered to vacate the area.

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If you've ever walked or driven along the cours Cafarelli, in Caen, you may have noticed a line of tents which has appeared over recent years; around 70 of them line the Orne waterfront. The people and families occupying these tents have been ordered to vacate the area.

22/08/2025

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In this episode of "WHY IS THAT?" we take a look at the events of "the Gin Craze". Did you know that Britain had its own form of prohibition in the 18th cent...

20/08/2025

There used to be prohibition in the UK — WHY IS THAT?

Learn about the most incredible stories, historical facts and puzzling mysteries every month in "WHY IS THAT?"

A series produced by Sebastien Po***ck
And researched by Regan Ebsworth

Next episode coming tomorrow, 21st August at 5pm (French time), on YouTube!

06/08/2025

It happened in the night between Tuesday, 5th August and Wednesday, 6th August in the city centre. At around 3 o'clock in the morning, the restaurant was engulfed in flames. People were evacuated from neighbouring buildings.

Read about it here: https://www.wrnc.eu/news/gustave-fire-in-the-centre-of-caen

27/07/2025

"A City in Trance: Strasbourg's 1518 Dancing Plague" by Regan Ebsworth

No music was playing, yet Strasbourg danced. In July 1518, amid the scorching heat, dozens of people began moving involuntarily, continuously day and night, as if possessed. Within weeks, the frenzy spread to hundreds, with some even losing their lives.

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No music was playing, yet Strasbourg danced. In July 1518, amid the scorching heat, dozens of people began moving involuntarily, continuously day and night, as if possessed. Within weeks, the frenzy spread to hundreds, with some even losing their lives.