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Why is November 1 a bank holiday in France, what is it traditional to do and are shops open?
The day is widely known as the fête des morts which actually falls on November 2
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Brittany steps up fight against rising numbers of wild boar
Global warming is enabling the boar to proliferate which brings higher risks to roads, trains, farms, and private residents
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Dog thefts on rise in France: what breeds are being targeted and where
More than 20,000 dogs were reported as lost nationwide in 2023
Residents’ air plea
Clean-air groups in Marseille have demanded action over fumes from ferries and the increasing number of cruise liners using Marseille.
Tests showed port residents face fine particle air pollution 100 times that of rest of the city and, as ships use heavy oil, increased sulphur dioxide.
Air quality agency Airpaca said it has been preparing long-term tests to start later this year ahead of talks with councils and shipping firms.