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Firefighter critically injured in France 'urban rodeo' stunt

Sat, 10 May 2025 17:32:13 +0200

A firefighter in eastern France was in critical condition on Saturday after being hit in what appeared to be a deliberate attack by a motorist performing an "urban rodeo" stunt, officials said, a day after the government called for a crackdown on the popular, dangerous pastime.

Grenoble: Is the 'capital of the Alps' the best French city to live in?

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:39:09 +0100

When it comes to the choice of cities in France Grenoble in the south east often goes under the radar but new surveys suggest the "capital of the French Alps" could be the place to live.

French hospital hit by second Ebola scare

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:13:36 +0200

A man was hospitalized in the south-eastern French city of Grenoble on Monday with suspected Ebola, the second such case in the last week.

French city bans billboards from streets

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:47:00 +0100

The eastern French city of Grenoble has become the first city in Europe to ban all commercial street advertising. The city's Green mayor says the commercials will be replaced with trees and community noticeboards.

Rising water traps eight cavers in French Alps

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 15:25:00 +0200

UPDATED: Eight cavers who had become trapped overnight in a famous cave system in the French Alps by rising water levels were rescued on Tuesday afternoon, reports said. Visits to the cave were cancelled on Tuesday due to flooding.

Dozens left hanging after Alps cable cars derail

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:09:00 +0200

Some 37 people had to be rescued after several cable cars became blocked above the Alps city of Grenoble on Sunday evening. Some of the passengers had to be airlifted to safety by helicopter. Watch the dramatic footage here.

Family kidnaps woman for forced abortion

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:44:00 +0100

A woman well into her sixth month of pregnancy was snatched from her home in France by her boyfriend and his family and driven towards Spain where they intended to carry out a forced abortion, prosecutors reported this week.

No legal action over Schumacher ski crash

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:23:00 +0100

French prosecutors investigating the cause of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident in the French Alps, announced on Monday that no further legal action will be taken and the probe has now been closed.

Schumacher battles 'lung infection', still in coma

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:28:00 +0100

It was more bad news on Wednesday for racing star Michael Schumacher, who reportedly is fighting a lung infection and remains in a coma after a December ski accident in the French Alps left him with serious brain injuries.

Schumacher 'being brought out of coma'

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:01:00 +0100

Michael Schumacher, is slowly being brought out of an artificial coma by doctors a month after his near fatal skiing accident in the French Alps, French newspaper L'Equipe has claimed. Schumacher's spokeswoman called the report "speculation" but did not eny it.

Drug dealers apologize for 'temporary closure'

Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:47:00 +0100

Notices warning customers of unexpected or temporary closures are often seen in store windows of boulangeries or patisseries or other local shops in France, but it appears drug dealers in one French city are just as concerned about keeping their clients informed. See for yourself.

Schumacher crash: video images 'are usable'

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:34:00 +0100

Sources revealed on Tuesday that footage taken from the camera attached to Michael Schumacher's helmet is salvageable as officials probe an accident that left him in a critical condition. The news comes as Schumacher's wife pleaded for the media to "leave her family in peace".

Retirement home fire claims fourth victim

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:23:00 +0200

A fourth person has died after a fire in a retirement home in southern France over the weekend. A 76-year-old man succumbed to his injuries from the blaze which had already claimed the lives of two women and one man, aged between 90 and 100.

French police launch manhunt for murder suspects

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:04:00 +0200

French police on Thursday detained one of two fugitives wanted for the killing of two 21-year-olds by a mob armed with hammers, baseball bats and knives.

Eight charged over Grenoble mob murder

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:13:00 +0200

Eight people have been charged with the brutal mob killing of two French students in a case that sent shockwaves across the country, prosecutors said on Thursday.

Arrests in Grenoble double murder case

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:06:00 +0200

French police arrested 10 suspects in dawn raids Tuesday in a hunt for the killers of two students lynched by a mob armed with hammers, baseball bats and knives.

Taekwondo champs held over prostitute ring

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:26:00 +0200

Police arrested 16 people, two of whom are national Taekwondo champions, in relation to an underage prostitution ring in the Rhône-Alpes and Savoie region yesterday.

Teacher escapes jail for sex with student, 14

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:14:00 +0200

A retired teacher received a one-year suspended prison sentence from a Grenoble court on Tuesday for having repeated sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl.

Drivers in Grenoble welcome latest strike

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:30:17 +0200

A strike by traffic wardens in Grenoble has been welcomed by drivers who can park without restriction in the south west city.

Police catch up with jogger ambusher

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:32:00 +0200

A man who leapt into the path of female joggers to 'warn them' about possible danger has been caught by police.