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Thousands of litres of fuel spill into fields in Normandy after tanker overturns
Tests are being carried out into risk of pollution of local water supplies to homes
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Speed limits to (mostly) drop to 30 km/h in this French city
The new measure will improve noise and pollution, improve safety and encourage cycling, say local authorities
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Thousands of French parking fines cancelled after IT bug
The fines had been issued in error after IT system was privatised
New Lascaux cave replica already full
The new replica of the Grotte Lascaux in Dordogne has proved more popular than expected with visitors being turned away as the attraction is full.
Attracting 1,900 visitors a day, the Lascaux 4 site is 20% up on what was expected.
Bosses say that longer summer opening hours – until 22.00 – are on the way and people can buy advance tickets online.