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Anti-mosquito activity already in France amid ‘exceptional’ weather
Wet and warm conditions are encouraging some species to emerge early
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Frequent ‘roaming animal’ warning near Toulouse ring road amuses drivers
‘Faster than the traffic’ or ‘competing in the Olympic biathlon’ among humorous online comments
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Two further skier deaths confirmed after weekend avalanches in French Alps
Experienced ski tourers were found when avalanche transceivers emitted warning
Zero drug tolerance
Police and gendarmes have been given new kits to help identify road-users driving under the influence of drugs with the announcement that there will be zero tolerance on drug use.
Figures from 2015 show 118,000 drug tests against 18million alcohol tests and police want to reduce accidents – with offenders already facing 10 years’ prison if involved in a fatal crash.
