Parisians voted in a referendum on Sunday to pedestrianise a further 500 of the city's streets, giving fresh momentum to efforts by the French capital's left-leaning town hall to curb car usage and improve air quality.

After three years of a car-free Capel Street, central area councillors have expressed a broad consensus that it has been a massive success with only some limited issues. A written report presented to councillors outlines that work on Phase 2 of the interim measures on Capel Street commenced in September 2024 and is due to be completed in Q2 2025. The council said that these works include additional build-outs, resin-bound surfacing, seating and planting in the ground as well as in planters.

Claudia Boyle is one of Ireland’s top sopranos. She’s performed at some of the world’s leading opera houses, from Teatro dell’Opera di Roma to the Royal Opera House in London.