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South of France under flood waters once again

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:32:00 +0200

Violent storms lashed parts of southern France once again on Monday night leaving the city of Montpellier once again under water. Hundreds of residents were forced to evacuate their homes.

South of France hit by devastating floods

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:59:00 +0200

Parts of southern France were once again hit by devastating floods on Monday that left the city of Montpellier under water and a state of natural disaster declared in around 60 towns and villages. Here are some videos and images.

British student killed crossing road in France

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:58:00 +0200

A British university student was killed in the southern city of Montpellier over the weekend, after attempting to cross a motorway with a group of friends on a night out.

'Pink Panther' gang member held in France

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:34:00 +0200

French police have arrested a suspected member of the infamous Pink Panther gang of international jewel thieves who had been on the run since escaping from a Swiss prison in May.

PSG held on opening day

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:52:00 +0200

Champions Paris Saint Germain dropped points on the opening day of the French league season, held 1-1 at Montpellier as they began their defence of the title.

VIDEO: Tour de France Stage 7 preview

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:04:00 +0200

As the first week of the Tour de France comes to a close, riders will have to contend with four 'categorised' climbs on Friday's Stage 7 from Montpellier to Albi as the peloton heads towards the Pyrenées.

France makes history as first gay couple wed

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:02:00 +0200

Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau made history on Wednesday when they said "I do" to became the first gay couple in France to be legally pronounced “husband and husband”.

France holds its first gay wedding to make history

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:42:00 +0200

There will be a heavy police presence in the French city of Montpellier on Wednesday, which is set to host France’s first gay wedding. Government ministers and the world's media will also be on hand to witness the historic event.

Is Maradona heading to the French Riviera?

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:12:00 +0100

First it was Golden Balls, next it could be the Hand of God. Following David Beckham's surprise move to French football Diego Maradona could follow suit after Montpellier said they want to speak to the Argentine legend about becoming their coach.

Handball star charged with fraud in match fixing scandal

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:49:00 +0200

France faced calls on Tuesday to crack down on sports betting, as the world's biggest handball star was charged with fraud in a high-profile match-fixing probe.

Olympian amongst arrests in Handball probe

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:54:00 +0200

A French prosecutor is expected to give details of suspected match-fixing and illegal betting in handball Monday, a day after police detained several players including one of the biggest stars of the game.

French handball hit by corruption allegations

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:06:00 +0200

The French professional handball scene was thrown into turmoil Wednesday after an investigation was ramped up into giants Montpellier over alleged match-fixing and illegal betting.

Landlord puts all tenant's belongings in the street

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:09:00 +0100

A landlord took extreme measures when he changed the locks on his property and put all his tenant's belongings in the street, while the tenant was away travelling.

Teenagers go on three-day crime spree

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:43:00 +0100

Three teenagers, aged from 14 to 16, carried out a series of violent attacks on women and a string of house burglaries over three days close to the southern city of Montpellier.

Teacher sets herself on fire in school playground

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:20:50 +0200

A depressed French maths teacher set herself on fire in a high school playground on Thursday, officials said, but she is expected to survive after pupils and fellow teachers rushed to her aid.

Montpellier man wins lottery for second time

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:42:00 +0200

After winning €2.8 million in 1996, a man in Montpellier has won a further €3 million in the national lottery, known as Loto, it was announced on Wednesday.

Schoolmates watch as 13-year old girl murdered

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:54:00 +0200

A schoolgirl was killed at lunchtime yesterday in Florensac near Montpellier in the south of the country as fellow pupils looked on.