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Traffic collision near Caen leaves pedestrian severely injured

Local News
Giberville, France
6 November 2025
At around 7:30 this morning (Thursday, 6th November 2025), the emergency services responded to the scene of a collision in Giberville, near Caen. A vehicle reportedly collided with a pedestrian as he exited from a bakery; he was driven to Caen's CHU hospital by ambulance.
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Our guide for international students studying in Caen

Local Guides & Tips
14000 Caen, France
4 November 2025
Are you an international student in Caen? From the city, to housing, to language barriers, you may have many questions about what to expect or how to settle in. WRNC is here to help, with a guide made especially for international students arriving in Caen!
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What effect does eating mushrooms have on our health?

Health & Nutrition
France
28 October 2025
It's that time of year again, autumn is upon us and mushroom picking is back! But what of mushrooms for our dietary requirements? What do they bring to the table and are they actually good for you? Let's find out!
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Was Napoléon really buried without his heart?

History
Dôme des Invalides, Paris, France
16 October 2025
You may have heard of him referred to under the names “the Little Corporal,” “Corsican Fiend,” “the Devil’s Favourite”, or “Jupiter Scapin.” You may have also heard that, in his time, he aroused as much admiration as fear. But do you know where his heart ended up when he died? We have a few leads.
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Lucas Gridaine to represent Normandy in Mister France national finals

Local News
Colleville-Montgomery, France
12 October 2025
Last night (Saturday, 12th October) was the Mister France Normandie 2025 beauty pageant election ceremony. Over the show's two-hour runtime, the eight candidates showcased their skills in public speaking, choreography and style, all in the hopes of being selected for the Paris finals.
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Austerity, wealth tax and the 2026 budget: Why have people taken to the streets across France?

Political News
France
4 October 2025
Tens of thousands of people took once again to the streets on Thursday (2nd October 2025), heeding a renewed call from major trade unions which oppose the proposed spending cuts in next year’s budget and demand higher taxes on the super-rich.
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Is it true that eating red meat can cause tiredness?

Health & Nutrition
Caen, France
30 September 2025
As the end of summer draws nearer, many people might start feeling a bit tired, but will reducing your meat consumption help wake you up? The idea that meats like beef or lamb can cause you to feel tired is nothing new. But is there some truth to it, or is it simply a common misconception?
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What to explore on the last day of the "Foire Internationale de Caen"

Arts & Culture
Caen, France
27 September 2025
This year's Foire de Caen is drawing to a close, but its final weekend seems to be anything but quiet. Whether you have already strolled through Le Parc des Expositions in the recent weeks or are planning your very first visit, there are plenty of new reasons to stop by before the fair ends.
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Is it true that honey doesn't have an expiry date?

Health & Nutrition
Caen, France
22 September 2025
You've probably already heard someone say that honey never goes off. But is that actually true? Is honey a miracle food with infinite preservation potential? Or does there come a point when it's no longer safe to eat anymore? Let's find out!
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Normandy Beach Race: What we know about the crash so far

Local News
Ouistreham, France
22 September 2025
Marc Félix (54), one of the Normandy Beach Race's three founding members and key organisers, has died from injuries sustained yesterday during the event. He was the passenger of a 1930s Ford Model A, which was involved in a triple barrel roll. The driver of the vehicle walked away unharmed.
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