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Solar eclipse in 2026: A rare celestial event visible from Normandy

The eclipe will be visible on the 12th August 2026

Local News

Normandy, France

8 August 2026

On Wednesday, 12th August 2026, the sky will offer a spectacular astronomical sight: a solar eclipse visible across large parts of Europe, including Normandy. While some regions of the world will experience a total solar eclipse, observers in Normandy will witness a partial one. Here's all you need to know!

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Enjoy a thrilling journey across time this weekend with the Épopée Normande

In the costumes' tent

Outings & Local Events

50510 Chanteloup, France

7 August 2026

This historical epic near Granville (Manche) now sees around 7,500 spectators over its 4 representations, doubling its attendance since last year. Based in Chanteloup Castle, this year's edition began on Wednesday (5th August) and will continue until tomorrow (Saturday, 8th August). Here's what to expect if you plan on heading down.

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18th edition of the Beauregard festival beats attendance record once again

UK rock band Pulp on Beauregard's stage

Concerts & Festivals

Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France

27 July 2026

With 41 bands and artists performing this year on its two stages, the Beauregard festival got 160,000 people dancing in 2026, over the course of its five-day run; a new record compared to last year's numbers.

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Why does Caen's Church of Saint-Jean lean?

Close-up on the church's entrance, where the porch-tower visibly leans

History

14000 Caen, France

19 July 2026

It's our very own Leaning Tower of Pisa, right here, in the centre of Caen! A church unlike any other: partially unfinished, architecturally varied and, more importantly, visibly unstable. So, why does the Church of Saint-Jean lean like that?

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With around 60,000 visitors this year, Bayeux's 39th medieval festival was a success yet again

Crowds gathered in the thousands for this year's edition of the festival

Concerts & Festivals

14400 Bayeux, France

8 July 2026

The weather was certainly hot this weekend, but that didn't stop visitors from enjoying the many events Bayeux organised for their annual medieval celebration. On the evenings of 3rd to 5th July, the city centre had a lot to offer.

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Starmer's Legacy: promises, actions and a decade of chaos in UK politics

The sixth UK Prime Minister in the decade since Brexit, Starmer will remain at Number 10 until Labour elects a new leader

Political News

London, UK

4 July 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's premiership began with a breakthrough at the 2024 general election. Two years later, after repeatedly rejecting calls for his resignation, including from within his own Labour Party, Starmer announced he would step down in the wake of the 2026 local election results.

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If you're feeling medieval this summer of 2026, here are a few festivals to let out your inner knight

A suit of armour on display

Concerts & Festivals

Calvados, France

3 July 2026

The Calvados has a lot to offer in terms of festivals, and if you're looking for a nice afternoon to spend with your family, here is what you can expect to find in the region.

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Brittany Ferries to close its Portsmouth/Le Havre line and sell off ships in 20 million euros cost-cutting attempt

The Brittany Ferries check-in booth in Ouistreham

Local News

Roscoff, France

1 July 2026

Thirteen jobs, two ships and one line, Brittany Ferries announced cuts on Tuesday, 30th June, in an attempt to save money in a worrying financial period for the company. No more crossings between Portsmouth and Le Havre and the sale of both the Barfleur (built in 1992) and Cotentin (2007) ships from its fleet.

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Fire in Hérouville-Saint-Clair: the Pôle de Cohésion Sociale (POCS) building closed for decontamination until further notice

The fire started at around two o'clock in the morning of Monday, 29th June

Local News

Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France

29 June 2026

Fortunately, there were no casualties after a fire broke out in Hérouville-Saint-Clair during the night between Sunday, 28th June and Monday, 29th June. Firefighters were quick to react at around 2 o'clock in the morning.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation

Keir Starmer, standing outside Number 10, announced his resignation as Prime Minister

Political News

London, UK

23 June 2026

"Walking down this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life." Yesterday (Monday, 22nd June 2026), Keir Starmer stood in front of the black door in Downing Street, like so many before him, and announced his resignation as Prime Minister.

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