Living in Lille: a young, lively city that is 'very accepting of foreigners' Discover everything about living in Lille, from its cultural attractions and efficient transport links to affordable property prices and vibrant student life
French mayor goes through dumped rubbish to trace owner - and returns it to them The waste held clues to its original owner
Why live in Oise and properties there from €39,000 to €1.9m The department is just north of Paris so buyers may have to look hard for a bargain
news Braderie de Lille 2024: Mussel shells to be made into benches Several hundred tonnes of mussels will be consumed over the festival, which dates back to the 12th century
British driver given €1m fine for transporting drugs through France ‘I was asked to take it by two guys who told me it was CBD,’ he told police
Europe unlocks €11 million in aid for flood victims in northern France The funding is only around 25% of the total expected, but the European Commission has yet to confirm the final package