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Zane Lilley

Editorial Team - The Connexion

Why are so many trains in France cancelled during heatwaves?

Commuters point to countries in Africa and Asia where trains still run in extreme heat

June 24, 2026

French public services plan July 2 strike

Public bodies say they are in ‘mortal danger’ from proposed reforms

June 24, 2026

French hospitals activate heatwave ‘plan blanc’ as emergency visits rise

Hospitals see influx of patients with heat-related illnesses

June 24, 2026

A view of a beautiful old house in Brittany, France

French tax authorities now have more time to update incorrect second home tax bills

Deadline for officials to levy taxes missed due to calculation errors or owner omissions has been extended

June 24, 2026

Can I cut down tree in my French garden without permission?

Hundreds of trees have protected status in France

June 24, 2026

The rules on exchanging a UK licence for a French licence

Exchange deadline depends on date licence was issued alongside other factors

June 24, 2026

Updated June 24: heatwave warnings continue as France records hottest ever day

Western France sees temperatures 18C above average for June as power cuts break out and schools shut

June 24, 2026

Neoclassical building with a large portrait display mounted on the right side.

Who is Marc Bloch, the next French citizen to enter the Panthéon?

Academic and Resistance fighter is central figure of the sixth interment ceremony under President Emmanuel Macron

June 23, 2026

Where are tap water restrictions in place in France?

Nearly two dozen departments are restricting water usage in some way

June 23, 2026

How to sign up for France’s heatwave welfare check register

Local authorities regularly contact vulnerable people. Relatives can sign them up

June 22, 2026

Red no-swimming sign on a grassy riverbank beside calm water.

13 people drown in France during heatwave weekend, announce authorities

Several teenagers who died were swimming in forbidden areas.

June 22, 2026

How long will the extreme heat last in France?

Red alerts to continue for much of the country with 42C forecast (in the shade) in some areas

June 22, 2026

A view of a fibre optic cable concept to show new internet technology

Customers stranded as Free ends thousands of copper wire internet contracts in France

Subscribers scramble to find replacement as telecoms giant gives them month’s notice

June 18, 2026

Homeowners must prove they took steps to stop drought cracking, French court rules

Landmark ruling in €40,000 compensation case may embolden insurance companies to deny claims

June 18, 2026

Ryanair flight leaves Greece without passengers due to airport ‘mega queue’ and EES issues

At least 20 travellers left stranded after missing their gate in latest travel chaos incident

June 18, 2026

Father dies trying to save daughter caught in river current in southern France

Mother and daughter were rescued whilst clinging on to branches along the Hérault river

June 18, 2026

Ornate corner building with balconies and decorative façade against a lavender sky in Nice, France.

France heatwave: Minister unveils plan to help homes and cities cope

Measures include support for reversible heat pumps and easing flat renovation rules as France prepares for hotter summers

June 18, 2026

Nice–New York flight to run year-round as US travel to French Riviera grows

High-profile transatlantic service reflects rising numbers of Americans visiting the south of France city

June 18, 2026

List: who is officially running in the 2027 French presidential election?

Socialist mayor is latest to announce candidature bringing number to 18

June 16, 2026

The Life Certificates that retired Britons in France need

Issues can arise with the current postal verification system

June 15, 2026

Millions set to celebrate Fête de la Musique 2026 across France this Sunday

Free concerts, street performances and extended transport are planned for the annual music festival

June 15, 2026

A view of the Pavillon Bleu blue flag flying

Map: France's 485 Blue Flag beaches, marinas and other sites

Designation is sign of excellence for safety, tourism, and ecological credentials

June 12, 2026

A view of outdoor wheelie bins on a street in Paris, France

Residents in France face fines of up to €450 if sorting rubbish incorrectly

‘Bin police’ can search waste to ensure recycling is properly carried out

June 12, 2026

Human error behind most French forest fires where causes known

Only 12% were caused by natural factors, with the rest due to humans

June 12, 2026

Are French electricity bills set to increase in August?

Increased usage charges will affect bills, but changes elsewhere may lessen impact

June 12, 2026

A cargo ship travelling across the sea with a wake trail and a small map inset in the top-right.

New Ireland-France ferry service begins, runs six times per week

Operator expects strong freight and passenger traffic, as Boulogne-sur-Mer sees first international ferry service in 15 years

June 12, 2026

French government wants to send texts to patients after all healthcare reimbursements

‘People must know where their taxes are going’

June 12, 2026

a French residence permit or brexit withdrawal card inset against Lyon departmental prefecture

My experience renewing a five-year French ‘Brexit card’

The application process was quick… but the queues were not

June 12, 2026

A view of a certificat d'enregistrement or carte grise

Driver in south-east France registered car to daughter, 9, to avoid fines

She took father to court after turning 19 and finding out she had €5,000 of penalties

June 12, 2026

Residents of village in south-west France told to evacuate due to cracks in homes

Landslides risk tearing down most properties

June 12, 2026

Crowd walking and sitting at café terraces on a historic street in Bordeaux, France

French weekend weather June 13 - 14: 35C in south-west, cooler elsewhere

‘Heat dome’ forecast to continue into next week

June 12, 2026

France finds new way to crackdown on illegal sports streaming

Regulator can turn viewers’ screens black during games, blocking them from content

June 11, 2026

Demonstrators with signs stand outside a large historic building flying the French flag.

Protests held outside French prefectures over residency card issues

Digitisation, delays, and lack of staff all highlighted as stumbling blocks

June 11, 2026

Close-up of a gas stove burner with blue flames around the ring.

France gas prices: all contracts to increase in July

Millions of households on variable-rate gas deals face the biggest rise as France's benchmark gas price increases.

June 11, 2026

Retirement age in France should be pushed back to 67 and six months, report advises

Reports says pensions deficit will be higher than anticipated due to low birth rate

June 11, 2026

Why is my French tip no longer taking green waste?

Several communes including major cities have recently changed rules

June 10, 2026