HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Inside Leeds Rhinos' travel plans for play-off trip to Perpignan

The Rhinos make the trip to France on Friday ahead of their clash with Catalans Dragons in the play-offs.

Leeds Live · Sep 9, 2022

Rail route of the month: the slow train from France to Spain

Our slow travel expert dodges the high-speed TGV and takes a regional train from Avignon bound for Portbou, just over the Spanish border

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022

Ukrainian photojournalist wins Perpignan top prize for work in Mariupol

Ukrainian photojournalist Evgeniy Maloletka has won the top Visa d'Or award at the International Photography Festival in the southern French city of Perpignan. Maloletka, who was honoured for his work during the Russian siege of Mariupol, dedicated his prize to the Ukrainian people.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2022

Far-right mayor touts Perpignan as harbinger of Le Pen's France

In the southern French city of Perpignan, the far-right mayor Louis Aliot says he has succeeded in de-demonising his party's image and even won new supporters as he bolsters police numbers, hosts literacy classes and cleans up the streets.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

France's Le Pen Says 'So Close' as Election Battle Enters Crucial Stage

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said Thursday she had never been "so close" to power at a jubilant final rally before this weekend's election, which polls suggest is an increasingly tight battle between her and President Emmanuel Macron. In front of around 4,000 upbeat supporters chanting "President Marine!"…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022

‘Nowhere else I want to play’: Sam Tomkins ‘in talks’ over new Catalans deal

The England captain is in his fourth season with the Dragons and loving life in Perpignan

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

Wigan Warriors' Liam Farrell looks to make amends in 301st club game after "tough" 300th

England second-row saw his milestone match fall flat in Perpignan but is ready to get hometown Wigan back up and running when Castleford arrive for televised Super League clash

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022

French professor drives 1,200 miles to offer his house to Ukrainian refugees

When Russia invaded Ukraine last week French professor Yves Gineste didn't think twice - he set off on a four-day drive to the eastern edge of Slovakia to offer his Perpignan house to refugees.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

At least seven killed after explosion and fire in southern France

Interior minister heads to scene of tragedy near Perpignan as search of gutted buildings continues

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2022