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‘I couldn’t breathe’: the sinister spread of France’s killer seaweed

The long read: After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blame

The Guardian - UK

Is the biggest march in English history a myth? My research shows King Harold sailed down to the battle of Hastings

In 1066, England was invaded by multiple foreign powers. A northern force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway advanced on York via the River Humber, while a southern force, led by Duke William of Normandy (later William I the Conqueror) crossed the Channel with forces from Normandy, France, Brittany…

The Conversation

Rapper who twice escaped police custody ‘smuggled out of UK in lorry’

Drill rapper Daniel Boakye, known as dsavv, has been detained in France after more than two weeks on the run following two escapes from custody in London. The 21-year-old first fled from West Middlesex University Hospital on 10 February, was recaptured the next day, and then escaped again from Lewisham…

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France draws nuclear red lines as Macron explores wider European deterrence role

As doubts grow over US reliability, the French president is set to unveil his plans at a nuclear submarine base in Brittany, proposing closer cooperation with allies while insisting ultimate control will remain in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

French Court to consider jurisdiction over captain of Russia 'shadow fleet' tanker

A French court will consider whether it has jurisdiction over the Chinese captain of an oil tanker who failed to follow orders from the French navy off the coast of Brittany in October. With no clear national registration, the Boracay is reportedly part of Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’, which allows…

Radio France Internationale

My love letter to Brittany’s best exports

Along with its crisp, earthy galettes – suitable for Pancake Day and, really, any time of the year – this French region has so many delicious things to eat

The Guardian - UK

Heavy rainfall causes flooding across France’s Brittany as region remains on flood alert

Aerial images of flooded fields on the outskirts of Malestroit, in Morbihan, one of the four Breton départements placed on flood alert by Météo-France.

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Syd-Hob's Maud Demazure literally born to sail

Originally from Brittany in northwest France, Sydney to Hobart skipper Maud Demazure was quite literally born to sail.

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Winter is when Brittany is at its most beautiful

New ferry sailings make the French region an easy off-season holiday, finds Anna Richards

The Independent UK

A rugged coastline, plenty of climbs and four Tour de France winners - this is why Brittany is French cycling's heartland

Brittany and cycling are inextricably linked, we went in search of the roads, people and culture that make this part of northern France a dream cycling destination

Cycling Weekly

Baby flamingo missing from Cornwall wildlife park found living in France

Frankie the flamingo has been positively identified after photographs showed her in Brittany

The Independent UK

Frankie the missing flamingo ‘spotted’ 100 miles from Cornwall in Brittany

Sightings on French coast raise hopes it could be female flamingo that escaped from wildlife sanctuary near Hayle

The Guardian - UK

Russian Submarine Surfaces in France: Naval Protocol or Technical Meltdown?

According to reports, the Novorossiysk, a Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine operated by the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was observed navigating on the surface near Brittany on 9 October 2025.

International Business Times UK

I attempted to relive my childhood holidays with a family trip to Eurocamp – this is what I discovered

Rediscovering his memories of camping holidays in France, Alex Ross ditched all-inclusive package holiday deals for an activity-filled week at Eurocamp in Brittany

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Radio France Internationale

Heatwave continues to scorch France as fire risks and pollution rise

A severe heatwave continues to grip much of France this Saturday, stretching as far north as southern Brittany, with 54 departments placed under orange alert by Météo-France on the ninth day of a relentless heatwave also affecting the Iberian Peninsula. The hottest temperatures are forecast in the Aude and Hérault…

Cycling News

Breakthrough riders, history makers, and a home winner – Tour de France Femmes 2025 conclusions

Cyclingnews breaks down all the big talking points from a thrilling edition of the women's Tour

The Guardian - UK

Seafood, spices and jumbo pastries: Clara Amfo on Brittany’s culinary gems

Broadcaster Clara Amfo heads off for a break in and around the Breton culinary hotspot of Saint-Malo – and enjoys artisan butter, boutique spice shopping and oysters to die for along the way

Cycling News

National pride, fervent fans, inspiring the next generation – Why the Tour de France Femmes' visit to Brittany was so special

Cédrine Kerbaol, Marie Le Net and the Tour's Breton racers discuss 'magical', 'crazy' home Grand Départ

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'The fun factor is lacking' – Lotte Kopecky's struggles continue on stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes

'Ideally, I'd like it to be next Sunday as soon as possible' says world champion after another hard day in the hills of Brittany

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Vos claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey in dramatic opening stage

Marianne Vos took stage one in Brittany after her teammate, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, came up short with a late push for the finish line

Cycling News

Tour de France Femmes sprinters - The fastest women in road cycling go head-to-head for a chance at the yellow jersey in opening stages

Fast finishers and puncheurs in the spotlight as nine-day race begins in Brittany

The Guardian - UK

Vollering out to avenge 2024 heartbreak in Tour de France Femmes battle with Niewiadoma

The fourth Tour de France Femmes begins in Brittany on Saturday with Demi Vollering seeking to avenge last year’s cruel four-second defeat

Cycling News

Will the next French rider to win the Tour de France be Pauline Ferrand-Prévot? Embracing expectation and pressure in the hunt for the yellow jersey

'It is the beauty of the sport. We don't know how I can be in nine days of racing. It is also good to discover my limits and to see what I am able to do' says Olympic and Paris-Roubaix Champion ahead of Brittany Grand Départ

Radio France Internationale

Carnac Megaliths get Unesco World Heritage status

The megalithic sites of Carnac and the shores of Morbihan in Brittany, western France, have been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, the international organisation announced on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

Tour de France: Pogacar beats Vingegaard to stage win and reclaims yellow jersey – as it happened

Rolling report: Tadej Pogacar prevailed on the final climb to Mûr-de-Bretagne, holding off Jonas Vingegaard with Britain’s Oscar Onley third

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