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New Utrecht bicycle tunnel will cost 40 million
The renovation brings with it the necessary challenges and that will cause inconvenience, the municipality acknowledges. For example, the De Centipede playground must be moved. “We are committed to a…
Major fire in Soest caused by explosion, perpetrator possibly fled via roof
The explosion happened around 2:30 am. “When we arrived, the fire was spreading,” reports a spokesperson for the Utrecht Safety Region (VRU). Due to the smoke development, the residents of…
The municipality of Utrecht wants to let visitors pay for themselves in the parking app
That is why the VVD asked councilor Lot van Hooijdonk at the beginning of this month to improve the app. Visitors should be able to benefit from a visitor discount…
Driver of excavator who crashed into house with squatters in Leusden will not be prosecuted
Yet the driver of the shovel has not been prosecuted. “Preliminary investigation by the police has shown that there is no suspicion of a criminal offense,” a spokesperson for the…
‘No’ in Amersfoort parking referendum provides relief, but plans are not off the table yet
“There was too much uncertainty,” Sportel reflects on the plans. How much the permits would cost, who would receive an exception, what the alternative parking spaces are and whether public…
Nothing seems to be able to stop stalking Maartensdijker: ‘Locking it up doesn’t help’
A community service order, a prison sentence, a stop conversation with the police and a restraining order. Nothing could stop the man from his obsessive behavior so far. In his…
Divendal starts third term as mayor of De Ronde Venen
Divendal’s political career started at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, first as spokesperson, then as deputy director of Information. In 1986 he became a municipal councilor in Heemstede…
Sports Brief: Meeuwsen wins in Brazil, Kampong loses against Bloemendaal
HOCKEY Kampong’s men lost to Bloemendaal in the main class. In Utrecht it became 0-2. With that result, Bloemendaal leapfrogs Kampong into third place, Kampong is fourth. Bloemendaal will play…
It’s raining leaks and roofers notice: ‘Telephone is ringing off the hook’
The rainfall of recent weeks does little good for the average 1930s home. Roofs last about eighty years and, partly due to the persistent downpours, it rains leaks. The result:…
Van de Zandschulp’s victory does not help the Dutch team past Italy
In the decisive tiebreak, Arnaldi led 6-4, but the Dutchman won two points in a row. At 6-5 there was a long exchange of strokes, with both players taking little…