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This page contains all past WRNC articles and publications

Austerity, wealth tax and the 2026 budget: Why have people taken to the streets across France?
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.
4 October 2025
Article with audio
France
Political News

Is it true that eating red meat can cause tiredness?
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?
30 September 2025
Article with audio
Caen, France
Health & Nutrition

What to explore on the last day of the "Foire Internationale de Caen"
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.
27 September 2025
Article with audio
Caen, France
Arts & Culture

Normandy Beach Race: What we know about the crash so far
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.
22 September 2025
Article with audio
Ouistreham, France
Local News

Fatality in Ouistreham results in Normandy Beach Race cancellation
The 5th edition of the Normandy Beach race was brought to a sudden stop earlier today (Sunday, 21st September 2025) following a fatal accident involving the passenger of one of the vehicles. The gendarmerie has ordered the beach's evacuation whilst they attempt to determine the cause of the crash.
21 September 2025
Article with audio
Ouistreham, France
Local News

“One In, One Out”: Can this new deal solve the post-Brexit deportation crisis?
London and Paris formalise their joint efforts to tackle illegal Channel crossings by agreeing on a new bilateral deal called “One In, One Out”. The recently introduced deal sets a new legal framework to exchange migrants between the two countries with the objective of preventing illegal migration.
13 September 2025
Article with audio
English Channel
Immigration

A Very British Prohibition: The 18th Century Gin Craze
Picture yourself in 18th-century London, where gin costs less than bread. Reformers rage, politicians argue. Workers slump in the streets, alleys reek of cheap spirits and signs boast “Drunk for a penny!” But how did a simple drink become the city’s most notorious vice?
9 September 2025
Article with audio
London, UK
History

Caen's administrative tribunal orders the evacuation of the homeless camp located in the city's "Presqu'île" neighbourhood
If you've ever walked or driven along the cours Cafarelli, in Caen, you may have noticed a line of tents which has appeared over recent years; around 70 of them line the Orne waterfront. The people and families occupying these tents have been ordered to vacate the area.
22 August 2025
Article with audio
Cours Caffarelli, Caen, France
Local News

Fire in the centre of Caen burns local restaurant to the ground
It happened in the night between Tuesday, 5th August and Wednesday, 6th August in the city centre. At around 3 o'clock in the morning, the restaurant was engulfed in flames. People were evacuated from neighbouring buildings.
6 August 2025
Article with audio
Place Saint-Sauveur, Caen, France
Local News
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