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We were all wrong about VAR but it’ll be grand

A window into the bright new future we want to give our children and our children’s children. A world free of confusion, controversy and injustice. A world that no longer relies on Martin Atkinson.

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Thousands evacuated as firefighters battle massive wildfires on French Riviera

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Holidaymakers flee wildfires in south of France

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Firefighters and police injured tackling French wildfires

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Revelling in Mandelieu-La Napoule in the French Riviera

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Breen’s perfect present as Peugeot confirm 2015 drive

Three dead in private plane crash

A private plane has caught fire and crashed on landing at Le Castellet airport in southern France, killing the three people on board.

Fri, 13 Jul, 2012

Police hunt father after wife and four children shot dead

POLICE hunting a father suspected of shooting dead his wife and four children and burying them in the garden have turned their attention southwards after his car was found.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2011

French floods toll hits 20

The death toll after flash floods in the hills above the French Riviera has risen to 20, regional officials said today.

Thu, 17 Jun, 2010

French plane crash kills five

REGIONAL emergency services say a small tourist plane has crashed in a field in southern France, killing all five people on board.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2009

Five killed as small plane crashes

Regional emergency services say a small tourist plane has crashed in a field in southern France, killing all five people aboard.

Sun, 23 Aug, 2009

Beckhams want to sell French home

David and Victoria Beckham want to sell their home in the South of France.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2009

Forest fires torch areas of Spain and France

Two firefighters died as at least 10 forest fires swept across tinder dry landscapes amid soaring summer temperatures across Spain, officials said yesterday.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2005

Forest fires in southern France

HUNDREDS of firefighters battled blazes in two areas of southern France yesterday that forced the evacuation of campsites and temporarily cut electricity in 50,000 homes, fire officials said.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2005

Bradley hoping Tatling can prove champion

Milton Bradley is looking for a measure of justice for seasoned sprinter The Tatling in the Audi Stakes at Goodwood tomorrow.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2005

Promising Tasman can jump to second success

CORK tomorrow houses a smashing programme and the welcome presence of Tony McCoy will certainly boost what should be a healthy attendance in any case.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2004

Sacha Distel dies

Legendary French crooner Sacha Distel has died after a long illness. He was 71.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2004

Police question man about fires in France

French police were today interrogating a man suspected of starting fires that swept through the hills behind the Riviera and killed at least four people.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2003

Four killed as forest fires rage in Riviera

FIREFIGHTERS battled to control forest fires sweeping through southern France that have killed four people and forced thousands to flee their homes, as President Jacques Chirac promised tough penalties for arsonists.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2003

Tourists die in 'deliberate' French fires

Two British tourists were believed to be among three people killed in forest fires in southern France today that police said were started deliberately.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2003

Speeding Montoya pays the penalty

WILLIAMS F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has had his driving licence confiscated after being clocked exceeding the speed limit in the south of France over the weekend.

Tue, 13 May, 2003