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Farewell interview mayor Backhuijs: ‘The closer it gets, the harder my heart starts to bleed’
“The politicians twelve years ago, when I came here, were like: that’s something of the big cities, that doesn’t happen in Nieuwegein. But if you look a little deeper, you…
Hein’s brother died of a methadone overdose: ‘Hopefully something good can come from something bad’
Bunschoten-Spakenburg – He had hoped to be able to close “this book” today, says Hein Bos. He is the brother of one of the two young men from Bunschoten-Spakenburg who…
Man arrested in investigation into illegal flyer campaign Clothing Bank Utrecht
The police do not want to say much about it. But in the investigation into a flyer action in Alphen aan de Rijn, a man appears to have been arrested…
Characteristic plane tree felled in the center of Oudewater
A new, slightly smaller plane tree will be replaced at the end of March at the location of the tree, but slightly further from the quay. However, it is not…
Golf center De Bilt had to close by the municipality, but the court has allowed it to remain open
The golf center, which is located in the polder between Utrecht and Groenekan, did not get off the ground without a struggle. This has come to a head in recent…
Income test for domestic help unscrewed, judge Leusden whistles back
The government is currently working on plans to adjust the personal contribution from 2025. For most households, the rate remains 19 euros per month, but if you earn more than…
Vuelta was a success: 3 tons of profit and almost a million visitors
An estimated 957,700 spectators lined the sidelines, more than expected. They rate the event in a survey with an 8.3. There were no major incidents and the atmosphere was good.…
Still a subsidy for Houtens swimming pool De Startsprong: ‘Gives a little air again’
The motion was not passed without a fight. Almost all parties actually agreed that De Startsprong should be eligible for the scheme, but parties such as the PvdA, the ChristenUnie…
Water board: fewer muskrats in the province
A total of 48,447 muskrats were caught across the country last year, the water boards report. That is an increase of 8 percent compared to the previous year. More muskrats…
One more party for Utrecht 900
The anniversary year ends on Saint Martin, the day of the city’s patron saint. The Sint Maarten Parade with light and theater is ‘extra special’ this year, the municipality says.…