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Undergrowth clearance rules now in place across Var

New regulations affect most of department but aim to protect biodiversity

Residents react to George Clooney’s praise of life in Var

Locals in Brignoles take pride in their most famous neighbour and his love for Provençal life

Photos: flash floods and storms hit south of France, driver dies after sliding off road

Vehicle was found in ditch and man in his 50s pronounced dead at the scene

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Blackouts in south of France: What is known about suspected attacks on electricity grid

Fire at substation in Nice follows similar attack in Var and the sabotage of an electricity pylon in Alpes-Maritimes

‘Cataclysmic scenes’ in Var as roads and homes destroyed by violent storms

At least three people died after being trapped in cars

Three reported dead, two missing as violent storms hit southern France

Up to 250mm of rain falls this morning around Lavandou

Plans for a new natural park in the south of France are taking shape

If approved, the park will cover 1,728 km2 and include the largest mimosa forest in Europe

The Var: Popular with second-home owners and retirees

One in five of the population of the southern department is aged 60-74

Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time

Fears of a large colony in the Var department and beyond, as aggressive animals threaten pets and local biodiversity

Floods in the south-east of France: One department remains on high alert

Many more still at risk even as rain subsides in most areas

Wildfire destroys 600 hectares in south of France, blaze continues

Over 500 firefighters are working to extinguish the flames

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

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

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.

Var

Undergrowth clearance rules now in place across Var

Residents react to George Clooney’s praise of life in Var

Photos: flash floods and storms hit south of France, driver dies after sliding off road

Blackouts in south of France: What is known about suspected attacks on electricity grid

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‘Cataclysmic scenes’ in Var as roads and homes destroyed by violent storms

Three reported dead, two missing as violent storms hit southern France

Plans for a new natural park in the south of France are taking shape

The Var: Popular with second-home owners and retirees

Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time

Floods in the south-east of France: One department remains on high alert

Wildfire destroys 600 hectares in south of France, blaze continues

Another French department returns to 90km/h limit on some roads

Brad Pitt to revive legendary music studio based in his French chateau

Storm Corrie and mistral: High wind alerts for north France and Var

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

Chris Froome shares joke after French reporter fails to recognise him

Areas closed off in Var and Alpes-Maritimes due to high fire risk

Driver bills department council for speed bump damage

Health warning as warm seas tempt stingrays to shore

Man arrested after more fires blaze on Corsica

Mixing social needs with sociability