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This page contains all past WRNC articles and publications
Solar eclipse in 2026: A rare celestial event visible from Normandy

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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