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24 evenings of Christmas shows: Caen’s Advent Calendar lights up Town Hall

Cyrille Dubois performing on the first night of December

Concerts & Festivals

14000 Caen, France

5 December 2025

As the countdown to Christmas begins, Caen transforms into a city full of things to see and do to celebrate this festive period. Among it all, one thing you shouldn’t miss is the festive Advent Calendar, which has returned this December.

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Normandy crowned Europe’s “Most Desirable Region” once again in 2025

Normandy also won the vote in 2022

Local Guides & Tips

Normandy, France

2 December 2025

In a resounding vote by travel-lovers from across Europe, Normandy has been named the "Most Desirable Region in Europe 2025" by the readers of Wanderlust Magazine, one of the UK’s biggest independent travel media brands.

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Are you worth your weight in gold? Sort of.

There is gold in the human body. No, really!

Science

14000 Caen, France

26 November 2025

Dear Neil Young, there is no need to search for a heart of gold anymore. The precious metal actually runs through your bloodstream, as well as many of your other organs. Some 0.2 milligrams of it in total, give or take.

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Is semi-skimmed milk really better for you than whole milk? The answer might surprise you!

In the kitchen, which milk should you pick?

Health & Nutrition

Caen, France

25 November 2025

Did you know? In France, all milk destined for consumption is first skimmed using centrifugation (a mechanical process which involves the use of centrifugal force to separate the milk from the cream). The cream is then reintroduced to whole and semi-skimmed milk later down the line.

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A miscorrected misquote: Michael Prescott and the BBC Panorama incident

The BBC has been threatened with a lawsuit by the US president

World News

London, UK

15 November 2025

As the BBC's Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign, the corporation finds itself under threat of lawsuit by US President Donald Trump. But how serious was the BBC's alteration of the truth?

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Traffic collision near Caen leaves pedestrian severely injured

The 47-year-old man was transported to hospital by the SMUR

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

Université de Caen welcomes students from diverse backgrounds

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?

Are mushrooms good for you, or something to be wary of?

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?

Napoleon's death by Carl von Steuben

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

Lucas was crowned Mister France Normandie 2025 last night

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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