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Beatles legend Ringo Starr gets French honour

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:18:00 +0200

Ringo Starr, former drummer for The Beatles, this week became the latest in a series of English-speaking icons from the world of art and culture to be appointed a Commander of France's Order of Arts and Letters, in a ceremony in Monaco.

French public to vote on Pantheon burial honour

Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:12:00 +0200

Who do you think should join Voltaire and Victor Hugo among the ranks of the greatest French men and women? That’s the question authorities are asking the public for the first time, as they try to decide who to bury next in the prestigious Pantheon mausoleum in Paris.

Pot-smoking Dylan 'not worthy' of French honour

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:51:00 +0200

Bob Dylan’s pot-smoking, peacenik antics during the 1960s and 70s may have put him out of the running to be given France’s highest award, the Légion d'honneur (Legion of Honour), according to claims in the French media on Tuesday.

Ten great moments in French Oscar history

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:35:00 +0100

On the eve of Sunday’s 85th Academy Awards, The Local has trawled through tearful speeches and endless ‘Mercis’ to bring you ten of the greatest moments in French Oscar history. Can you guess what’s at Number One?

Actress apologises for awards gaffe

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:26:00 +0100

French actress Mathilde Seigner apologised on Wednesday after comments made during the awards ceremony at the French equivalent of the Oscars sparked a wave of anger.