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News
Oops is that a gun in your pocket, or….
One of the more bizarre stories this week is that of a young Nîmes man who was stopped by the police for riding a motorcycle without a helmet in the city. That’s not the bizarre bit. The police noticed that he was very nervous, and squirming.…
Pompy, the new firefighting recruit…
Haute-Garonne firefighters have started a new scheme designed to comfort children…
Wild boar wanders through Nîmes…
A wild boar was spotted in Nîmes on Friday in the quartier de la Révolution.…
Béziers stadium turf will be…
The lawn at the stadium in Béziers is in shocking condition. “The state…
Farmers disgusted as more bears…
Dozens of farmers and lawmakers stormed out of a meeting this week with France’s…
Events
Midi darts, pies and beer night
Midi Sports and Social Club are having another darts night on Wednesday, October 3 after the success of its inaugural evening in February. You don't need to be a Phil 'The Power' Taylor to take part although it will probably help you win the first…
Oct 3 - Oct 3
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Features, Interviews & Letters
Woman's identity returned to her…
Recently we published an article about a woman who was found badly bruised,…
What will happen to the giant…
What will happen to the giant frescoes at Jean Jaurès University? Several…
Are you complying to French bicycle…
As summer continues and families take to their bikes for days out, cyclists in France…
Truths and myths about what to…
In a storm, you can shelter under a tree: FALSE It never hurts to repeat the fact…