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Course du Soleil in the snowIt won’t be just snowfall halting traffic on Sunday morning, over a thousand runners are expected to take part in the annual Course du Soleil this weekend – despite the freezing temperatures – resulting in some traffic disruptions in the morning.Fifth man charged over Unik deathPolice have charged a fifth [...]

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Vernegues Roman Temple near Salon-de-Provence – 123th Edition

TheRoman Temple of Verneguessits in a beautiful glade in the woods, northwest ofAix-en-Provenceand just northwest ofLambesc. Most in ruins, but one tall Corinthian column remains, along with some walls and an adajcent Medieval chapel built into the temple walls. By Russ Vernegues Roman Temple near Salon-de-Provence – 123th Edition is a post from: 1st [...]

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Sarkozy’s ‘emergency’ plan for jobsWith almost ten per cent of the population in France now unemployed, President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced a 430-million euro job creation package. Most of the measures have come as no surprise, having been fed to the media throughout the month. But there was one unexpected announcement – an “unprecedented” commitment [...]

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Lights out at Nice airportRunway lights at the Nice Côte d’Azur airport failed yesterday evening, prompting a stack of cancelled flights and major delays.La Seyne maternity ward closesThe maternity ward in Seyne-sur-Mer has been ordered to close its doors and relocate to the Saint Musse hospital in Toulon. The news has angered local residents who [...]

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10 years for deathly drunken rowA school kitchen worker has been sentenced to ten years behind bars after being found guilty of the manslaughter of her husband during a drunken domestic dispute. The woman hit her partner repeatedly over the head with a wine bottle during what witnesses say was one of many alcohol-fuelled arguments.Avalanche [...]

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Vernegues Roman Temple near Salon-de-Provence – 121th Edition

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Rape acquittal appealThe Aix-en-Provence public prosecutor is set to launch an appeal against last week’s acquittal of four Nice police officers. Three of the men were charged with raping a prostitute in a police van while the fourth man was accused of failing to help the woman in danger.Christmas magic on the RivieraWhether it’s looking [...]

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Var weather warningThe Prefect of the Var has put the region on moderate warning this afternoon with strong waves expected along the west coastline.New implant cancer cases revealedThe French Minister of Health has announced a total of nine cases of cancer related to the defective PIP breast implants. Two women have died from cancer which [...]

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