Tag: Woerden
Passenger in car who tried to ram officers acquitted of attempted manslaughter
Woerden – “Easy in this corner, easy in this corner. Hey, you’re going to slide cock.” 25-year-old S. ter D. gave such instructions as a co-driver to a friend while…
Cheese tour with tractor and house through the Netherlands for people with cancer: ‘Want to reach as many patients as possible’
The next five months Rob will be touring throughout the Netherlands to sell Woerdense cheese, but that is not the main purpose of his trip. He wants to draw attention…
Political parties in Woerden make ‘light emergency care’ a condition for plans for the Antonius hospital site
In the absence of alderman Arjan Noorthoek, alderman Mariëtte Pennarts took the floor. She emphasizes that the disappearance of urgent care is a national trend. Just like in Woerden, the…
Woerdense Jan (88) runs 450 km for son-in-law with muscle disease: ‘Why should I sit behind the geraniums?’
His wife, daughters and son-in-law think it’s fantastic that Jan is taking on this challenge to raise money for the ALS foundation. A number of them also come to visit…
What to do with hospital grounds in Woerden? One thing is certain: emergency care and GP’s post are really not coming back
The care provided by the medical center may be combined with housing, such as sheltered housing for older people. This makes it easier for them to receive care at home,…
No more old rollators in the incinerator, Woerden picks usable stuff from bulky waste
On Tuesday afternoon the cars drive back and forth on the Milieustraat. “I brought a lamp, a clothes rack and some other things they might need. Some things are broken,…
Alternative plan for Rembrandt bridge to be built may save Woerden millions (and that is much needed)
In the meantime, Noorthoek continues to investigate this third, alternative plan. Before the summer, in June, he wants to clarify the feasibility. If the council likes that plan, a new…
Towering debts in Woerden; why the council has to choose between a new swimming pool or conference centre
How does a debt ratio work? There is a difference between the budget and the debt ratio. In terms of budget, Woerden manages it all, about as much money comes…
Woerdense bus builder Den Oudsten passed away
But in 2001, the year in which the bus company celebrated its 75th anniversary, it went bankrupt. “A loss for Woerden”, mayor Van Zwieten said at the time. More than…
Again no lawyer: trial suspected armed robbery postponed again
The 21-year-old suspect is said to belong to a group of robbers who stole thousands of euros worth of iPhones, iPads, computers and other Apple devices two years ago. According…