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Richard Henshell

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Richard is a regular contributor at The Connexion and has lived in France since 2008.

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French town set to replace speed bump with ‘intelligent’ traffic lights

Light turns green when approaching drivers are travelling within the speed limit

October 05, 2026

Close-up of a lit wood-burning stove with logs glowing behind a glass door.

Where in France is wood-fired heating banned?

Restrictions on wood-stoves are expanding in France

October 04, 2026

Driver holds a smartphone over a steering wheel inside a car.

Phone at the wheel: drivers now face licence suspension anywhere in France

The measure was previously introduced by individual prefectures

October 04, 2026

Why one in three people in France admit to dumping rubbish illegally

But 98% tell poll they dispose of it correctly

October 03, 2026

French gendarmerie vest beside a smartphone showing a map

Man arrested in murder inquiry after British retiree found dead outside home in France

Three others being sought. The victim has been named

October 01, 2026

Spider season: which species are most commonly seen in French homes?

France is home to more than 1,700 spider species

September 28, 2026

Close-up of a black gendarmerie vest with reflective lettering on a person in a light blue shirt.

Murder inquiry launched after Briton, 85, found dead at his home in Gers in south-west France

The man had severe facial injuries, several suspects sought

September 27, 2026

Why hornets can be more dangerous in France in autumn

Cyclists, runners and walkers around the country attacked

September 27, 2026

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All churches in France will ring their bells for seven minutes straight next Friday

Pope Leo XIV is visiting the country from September 25

September 20, 2026

British diver found dead in cave in south-west France

43-year-old failed to return from a dive at the Gouffre de Saint-Sauveur on Friday

September 20, 2026

‘Franchise médicale’ cap officially climbs to €140 next month

Future increases to be linked to inflation

September 13, 2026

France listed among countries to delay full EES border check rollout

Ferry operators say technology does not work well enough yet

September 13, 2026

French hunting season 2026-27: dates, rules, and how to stay safe when walking

Organised hunts are set locally and Sundays tend to be the busiest day

September 07, 2026

France adopts new world map, moving on from Mercator

UN backs drive to more accurately reflect the size of continents

September 06, 2026

A view of an electric Fiat 500 being charged

Study suggests electric cars cost three times less to run than petrol cars in France

Petrol and diesel prices remain above €2 per litre

September 06, 2026

Dover ferry services return to normal after anti-migration protest

Masked demonstrators blocked access roads and briefly delayed sailings

September 06, 2026

A view of a mother and her schoolgirl child

Why are school children’s bags so heavy in France?

The problem persists despite official weight recommendations

September 04, 2026

What is the average number of pupils in a French state school class – and how does it compare with the UK and US?

France’s declining population is helping to reduce average class sizes

September 04, 2026

A view of a CCTV camera

One million tonnes of rubbish dumped in France each year: street cameras used to catch offenders

More than 200 local authorities in France now use technology

August 31, 2026

Why are French car models most targeted for thefts of parts?

Stolen components feed a black market in France and abroad

August 30, 2026

France health mutuelles: retirees face higher bills in 2027

Changes to healthcare reimbursements bring rising costs

August 29, 2026

France school holidays 2026-27: Key dates for parents

The holidays are staggered between three academic zones

August 26, 2026

Rain clouds over La Grave Hospital and the Garonne river in Toulouse at dusk

Storms forecast to hit France on Monday

Alerts raised in 72 departments

August 23, 2026

An older man and woman looking at a computer and using a calculator with a piggy bank in the foreground

What pension income is considered ‘comfortable’ in France – and why is it in the news?

The government is looking for billions of euros of savings in the 2027 budget

August 23, 2026

Royal python on the loose in west of France

Metre-long snake escapes for second time

August 23, 2026

Lightning strikes historic church tower in south of France

Fire caused severe damage to 41-metre-high tower

August 17, 2026

Airport runways and aircraft sit behind a vertical video showing a dense black smoke plume.

Dozens of cars destroyed in airport parking fire near Paris CDG

Holidaymakers return to learn fate of vehicle

August 17, 2026

A view of the impots.gouv.fr French tax website

French tax data leak: victims will be informed this week

People urged to be wary of scams after personal data belonging to 678,000 users stolen

August 17, 2026

France wildfire update: Landes fire stabilises as heatwave moves east

28 departments still on orange alert

August 16, 2026

Silhouette of a person looking at a solar eclipse with the sun’s corona visible

August 12 solar eclipse: Protective glasses increasingly out of stock in France

Near-total eclipse visible in south-west on Wednesday evening

August 09, 2026

A firefighting aircraft drops water on a smoky wildfire over a forested hillside near the coast.

France wildfires update: Drôme fire reignites as lightning sparks new blazes

Firefighters remain on alert as dozens of departments face high risk

August 09, 2026

France passport on the French flag

Five questions for the new French civic knowledge test: Republic, politics and your rights

Thousands of foreign residents in France must pass before obtaining longer-term residency cards

August 02, 2026

Destructive Japanese scarab beetle gains ground in France

Sightings of Popillia japonica should be reported. It was recently seen in the Bas-Rhin, Alpes-Maritimes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

August 02, 2026

Wide sandy beach beside cliffs and calm sea at Omaha Beach under a partly cloudy sky.

Normandy D-Day beaches gain UNESCO World Heritage status

Cathar castles also added as ‘Royal Fortresses of Languedoc’

July 26, 2026

Why one south-west France village is overrun by mosquitoes

'Several thousand larvae per square metre' in lake after flooding

July 26, 2026

Computer screenshot showing social media posts with photos of flooding and hail damage.

Photos: Hail, floods and lightning after storms hit France

Violent thunderstorms on July 25 come after weeks of hot weather

July 26, 2026