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I adored Jersey — it’s a crying shame that tourists aren’t visiting
Metro
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July 17, 2025
Bergerac gave Jersey TV hall of fame status in the 1980s (Picture: Getty Images) This year’s Bergerac reboot sparked hopes of a return to halcyon days for Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, just a 40-minute flight from London. It was...
How to spend a holiday in Nice, the sunshine capital of France
The Times
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Of all the resorts strung along the shimmering waters of the Côte d’Azur, Nice has the most swagger. With more grit than Cannes or Saint Tropez, it’s a proper, working city — the fifth largest in France — as well as a holiday destination....
'Hidden gem' UK beach is 'beautiful' and a 'slice of the Mediterranean'
Glasgow Live
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July 17, 2025
A "hidden gem" beach in the UK has been hailed as a "slice of the Mediterranean." The beach, nestled on the edge of Folkestone in Kent, features an eye-catching coastline in the shape of a mermaid's tail. Fittingly named Mermaid Beach, the pebbled...
Conor McGregor's fiancee Dee Devlin can't keep her hands off him on yacht holiday as he boasts about his 'nudes' leak amid multiple 'cheating' scandals
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
Conor McGregor has put on a united from with fiancee Dee Devlin just days after he was spotted cosying up to a mystery woman and kissing another on a beach, while he has also publicly addressed the controversy over the alleged nude images of...
I left the UK for France, pay £70 a month for nursery, and got a huge home for £117k
The i paper
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July 17, 2025
Helena McAleer decided to move to France because of the community feel - and how much cheaper it was than the UK Ending a long-term relationship in 2020 prompted Helena McAleer to do some soul searching on what she wanted her life to be like – and...
How foreign and French pensions could be impacted by budget plan
The Connexion
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July 17, 2025
Many households could be worse off if proposal is adopted by MPs France's prime minister is looking to reduce costs by €44 billion Goksi/Shutterstock A major change to how pensioners living in France declare their income may come into effect next...
Despite expensive accommodation, WRC Rally Estonia attracts huge crowds
Baltic News Network
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July 17, 2025
The WRC Rally Estonia is taking place in Tartu and southern Estonia this week, and despite hotel prices almost doubling, it has attracted a huge number of visitors from both neighbouring countries and further afield, writes ERR News. The majority...
Moment French coastguard hand out lifejackets to migrants on small boat as they prepare to cross the Channel for Britain
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
This is the horrifying moment the French handed out lifejackets to migrants about to cross the Channel instead of dragging them back to the beach. The coastguard made no effort to stop the inflatable boat before it motored off towards the UK with...
France: Prime minister proposes cutting two public holidays to save money in 2026 budget
Africanews
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July 17, 2025
France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday to cut two public holidays from the country’s calendar, in an effort to save money in next year’s budget. François Bayrou targeted Easter Monday which he said has "no religious meaning", and 8 May, the...
France’s budget crisis won’t be solved by rearmament
Unherd
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July 17, 2025
Bastille Day usually makes international headlines for its fantastically choreographed military parade. This year, however, it also provided President Emmanuel Macron with the opportunity to announce a serious policy shift. To keep France “free”...
French PM Francois Bayrou wants to cut public holidays to help economy — including one commemorating victory over Nazis
New York Post
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July 16, 2025
France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar — possibly Easter Monday and the day marking the Allied victory over the Nazis — to save money in next year’s budget. That’s...
Shocking moment French authorities caught helping migrants to cross Channel
Daily Express
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July 17, 2025
French authorities have been seen handing out lifejackets to migrants crossing the English Channel instead of returning the boats to France. This morning, the overcrowded boat, full of mainly young men, left the beach in Gravelines, France,...
American Man Busted with Heroin Bound for France at Phuket Airport
Khaosod English
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July 17, 2025
PHUKET — A 60-year-old American man was arrested at Phuket International Airport while attempting to smuggle 6.6 kilograms of heroin to France, following an international tip-off to Thai customs authorities. The arrest resulted from an...
New Zealand, France make mass changes to sides for third Test
Eye Witness News
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HAMILTON - New Zealand and France overhauled their teams Thursday ahead of a third and final Test which both sides are viewing as a chance to build for the future. All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said he will "trust the young fellas" to complete...
Another British student in France hits admin roadblock
The Local - France
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July 17, 2025
A second British student legally resident in France under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement has encountered problems accessing university accommodation, an issue that was highlighted earlier this summer by The Local. Last month, The Local reported...
'Amazing' UK beach feels like a 'slice of the Mediterranean'
Plymouth Herald
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July 17, 2025
A "hidden" beach has been likened to a "slice of the Mediterranean." The beach, nestled on the edge of Folkestone in Kent, features an eye-catching coastline in the shape of a mermaid's tail. Mermaid Beach, a pebbly haven, has earned the title of...
Parents call for summer holidays to be slashed to FOUR WEEKS to help ease costly pressure of keeping kids off school
The Scottish Sun
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July 17, 2025
FED-UP parents are begging for summer holiday to be slashed to four weeks to lighten the load of childcare over summer. More than half of parents would back a shorter break, a poll by charity Parentkind has revealed. 3 Parents are demanding a...
British tourists flock to Cyprus as June arrivals hit half a million
Cyprus Mail
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July 17, 2025
Germany and Denmark boost Cyprus tourist numbers Tourism in Cyprus continued to strengthen in June 2025, with tourist arrivals rising 3.4 per cent year-on-year to reach 498,527, compared to 482,261 in June 2024, according to the state statistical...
French PM's plan to scrap two holidays stirs outcry
Khaleej Times
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French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou wants to scrap two public holidays to put France's finances back on track. It's a brave move: The last French leader to try something similar soon found himself out of a job. Bayrou, a long-time debt hawk who...
EasyJet boss hits out over French air traffic walkouts
Times-Georgian
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The boss of British no-frills airline EasyJet on Thursday bemoaned "unacceptable challenges" for staff and passengers resulting from strike action by air traffic controllers in France earlier this month. Chief executive Kenton Jarvis said the two...