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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

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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

British man sought by UK police for sex offences found in south France

David F. was apprehended on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in a shop. Checks showed he was already being sought for sex offences under an Interpol warrant issued in Manchester 18 months previously