11 h. ago Pretty French village is selling homes for just one euro but there's a catch

Buyers have the chance to snap up an idyllic and picturesque French home nestled in a small town for just €1 - but the houses come with some pretty strict conditions

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29 h. ago French riot police in early morning clash with migrants in coastal town

Footage from Gravelines shows a group throwing rocks from afar in the direction of officers, who are equipped with shields, helmets and tear gas.

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52 h. ago French town withdraws music festival funding after Kneecap booking announced

The Saint-Cloud city hall said the money had been agreed before the final Rock-en-Seine line-up was announced

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5 d. ago France celebrates Bastille Day with fireworks, axes and a flypast

There will be festivities in nearly every French town

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7 d. ago Provence laid bare: ‘I shed my clothes and found freedom on a beautiful French island’

If you’ve ever been tempted by naturism, there is nowhere better to try stripping off than the idyllic, car-free Île du LevantThe trail hugs every curve of the cliffside. On my left, the Mediterranean Sea swirls beside craggy rocks, while flowering plants unfurl on my right. A quarter of France’s coast is lined with similar sentiers des douaniers (customs officers’ paths), which were once used to patrol the sea. The difference on this trail is that I’m wearing nothing but my backpack.Off the coast of the southern French resort town of Hyères, Île du Levant is home to the only naturist community of its kind, the Domaine Naturiste d’Héliopolis. For 93 years, this rustic Eden has lured free-spirited lovers of nature and authenticity, as unabashedly naked as Adam and Eve before they ate the forbidden fruit. On every visit, I’ve found that when people shed their clothes, they shed their pretence. Unlike traditional naturist retreats where nudity is de rigueur, Héliopolis is peppered with...

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1 week ago Swiss public pool 'bans foreigners' and forces visitors to provide proof of citizenship after girls were subjected to sexual harassment

The rule, mainly affecting people coming across the nearby French border, was brought in by authorities in the town of Porrentruy at the start of the month and is expected to last for the whole summer.

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1 week ago Rare bee attack leaves 24 injured and three fighting for their lives

A horrifying bee attack on the streets of a French town has left 24 people injured, including a pensioner who suffered 25 separate stings

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1 week ago Festival organisers who cancelled Bob Vylan wanted to book Kneecap instead

The band was due to play in Manchester this weekend

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2 w. ago The Welsh town with the ‘best beach’ that could rival the French Riviera

Nestled away on the Pembrokeshire coast, Tenby stuns with golden sands, charming lanes and views worthy of the Med

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2 w. ago 'Best' UK seaside town with beaches and cobbled alleys 'just like French Riviera'

The bustling town is known for its beautiful beaches, cobbled streets and colourful houses, and it's no wonder it's been named one of the best seaside towns in the UK

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3 w. ago ‘We just want to stop people being murdered’: Kneecap on Palestine, protest and provocation

Exclusive: The Irish rap trio have recently faced censure and a court case, but have also had support for their pro-Palestine stance. Ahead of a Glastonbury appearance deemed ‘inappropriate’ by Keir Starmer, they argue the backlash against them is a deliberate distractionIn April, the Irish-language rap trio Kneecap performed two sets at Coachella, the California music festival attended by 250,000 people. As is commonplace at the group’s shows, Kneecap displayed a message stating: “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people,” and the words “Fuck Israel. Free Palestine”. Mo Chara, one of the group’s members, told the audience: “The Palestinians have nowhere to go. It’s their fucking home and they’re bombing them from the skies. If you’re not calling it a genocide, what the fuck are you calling it?”Within a week, Kneecap’s US booking agent had dropped them, Fox News had likened the statements to “Nazi Germany”, a handful of summer shows had been cancelled, and two vi...

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4 w. ago The foodie French town that’s less than two hours from London and is perfect for a weekend break

Just 1 hour 22 minutes by train from London St Pancras, Rachel Mills discovers how Lille is an easy weekend getaway that combines flea markets and cultural goings on with an exciting food and craft beer scene

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4 w. ago Lille: The pretty French town that’s less than two hours from London

Lille: The pretty French town that’s less than two hours from London  The Independent

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last month Pride South Lanarkshire gets VisitScotland funding boost to expand festival

The event will be returning to Hamilton town centre on Saturday, August 2.

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