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D-Day 80 years: France to send a ‘Liberty flame’ to UK and USA
The flame has already been welcomed at a memorial ceremony in France, and will be received at similar events in the UK and USA to remember the pivotal 1944 landings
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Roads to avoid this weekend, ferry deal: 7 French travel updates
We also cover the partial reopening of the A13 motorway and a warning to carry ID when travelling by train in France
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Temperatures of 30C in south-west France before Sunday storms
Several areas to face storms in a precursor to heavy rain next week
Using phone in car can cost driving ban
Drivers who use mobiles at the wheel next year risk a six-month ban if they commit another offence at the time... speeding, crossing a white line or running a light.
Only Bluetooth hands free systems can be used legally and Paris uses cameras to catch offenders.