Another French department returns to 90km/h limit on some roads More than half of all departments have now reinstated the limit on at least some of their secondary roads, with the Var being the latest
Brad Pitt to revive legendary music studio based in his French chateau Big names such as AC/DC and Sting have recorded at Miraval Studios in the past. Damien Quintard, who Pitt has asked to manage the studio, tells us about the project
Storm Corrie and mistral: High wind alerts for north France and Var In Var conditions could affect power and telephone lines, damage chimneys, roofs and vehicles. Branches may fall across roads and train tracks, disrupting traffic British man sought by UK police for sex offences found in south France Too soon to assess impact of forest fire on French rosé harvest Passing drivers stop man as he tries to start a new fire in Var forest
Rare wild tortoises treated for burns in wake of south of France fire A local rescue centre estimates that 60% of the tortoises found so far had survived the flames, although the death toll may rise as the rescue operation continues
Chris Froome shares joke after French reporter fails to recognise him The four-time Tour de France winner unexpectedly appeared in a TV news clip on forest fires with the reporter referring to a ‘holiday cyclist’ blocked from passing. Froome later shared the ‘holiday cyclist’s’ ride details
Areas closed off in Var and Alpes-Maritimes due to high fire risk Parts of the Var, the Alpes-Maritimes and beyond are out of bounds due to fire risk posed by high winds and dry vegetation
Driver bills department council for speed bump damage Traffic calming measure caused thousands of euros of damage to vehicle
Health warning as warm seas tempt stingrays to shore Holidaymakers urged to avoid getting too close to fish spotted off coast of Var
Man arrested after more fires blaze on Corsica A man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting up to five fires in the Haute-Corse, Corsica, this weekend.
Mixing social needs with sociability The British Association of the Var gives people the chance to meet other expats in the area but is also devoted to helping those who are in difficulty and has a welfare team which can give advice and support to any member of any nationality, as well as financial assistance which is restricted to British members living in or visiting the Var.