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Ben can ski pain-free despite bone growth after free boot adjustment

Ben Keesom, who suffers from a bone growth in his ankle, is now able to ski painlessly after receiving a free custom adjustment to his ski boots. The modification was provided by Skicentrum Heemskerk ...

What are affordable pesticide-free alternatives to snack vegetables?

Following reports that snack vegetables may contain high levels of pesticides, many parents are seeking safer ways to ensure their children consume enough produce. While organic options provide a toxi...

Almost as many Dutch people digitally skilled as two years ago

According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 84 percent of Dutch citizens aged 16 to 75 possess basic digital skills in 2025, a slight increase from 83 percent in 2023. The data indicates that 16 percen...

At wine café De Pimpelmees, you can eat pizza from across the street out of the box

My little sister was twelve when she died in her bedroom, I always think of her

Abbenes to get second-hand bicycle bridge with poem on the side

The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is installing a second-hand bicycle bridge over the Hoofdvaart canal near Abbenes. The bridge will feature a poem on its side written by local polder poet Leo Richar...

Police expect driver to set an example, but pull 50-year-old in special bus off the road: ‘Exceptional’

A 50-year-old driver from Haarlem had his license confiscated on Sunday after being caught speeding in a special transport vehicle. The driver was traveling 57 kilometers per hour over the speed limit...

Gerard hands over De Boekel campsite to daughter and son-in-law: ‘I performed at the top level for years, now I’m winding down’

Gerard Swart is stepping down from managing camping De Boekel in Akersloot after dedicating his life to the family business. He is handing over the operations to his daughter, Mary Swart, and his son-...

Lively swapping at the Swapshare in Schalkwijk. ‘Great when someone else is happy with something you no longer use’

The Schalkwijk shopping center hosted a "Swapshare" event where visitors could trade items they no longer used for something new. The initiative encouraged community sharing and provided a lively atmo...

Triple Threat ends regular season with win in Zwolle

The Haarlem-based basketball team Triple Threat concluded their regular season with a 75-92 victory over Zwolle on Sunday evening. This win marks the end of the regular season for the squad as they pr...

Furnishing caravans and testing tents: camping season begins. 'High fuel prices keep people in their own country'

The camping season has officially begun, with visitors at Camping Bakkum and throughout the region preparing their caravans and campsites for the year. High fuel prices are expected to contribute to a...

Running in superhero outfits for children with kidney disease: over 30,000 euros raised

The Kidnie initiative organized a sponsored run in Amsterdam's De Bretten nature reserve, raising over 30,000 euros for research into curing children's kidney diseases. Participants, many dressed in s...

Hollandse 100: 354,000 euros for lymphoma research

The tenth anniversary edition of De Hollandse 100 raised a record-breaking €354,000 for lymphoma research. Over 740 participants took part in the sporting event, and donations can still be made unti...

Gap on the pitch much smaller than in the standings: Velsen and Hillegom finish 2-2

Velsen and Hillegom played to a 2-2 draw on Sunday afternoon in a closely contested football match. The game lasted over 96 minutes and took place under challenging conditions, with the performance on...

'If only we knew?' Unexplained off-day costs Bloemendaal points

Bloemendaal suffered a 1-3 home defeat against Oranje-Rood during the seventeenth round of the league competition. Despite the unexpected loss, coach André Morees' team maintains its seventh-place po...

Rood-Wit falls one goal short of epic comeback. Hockey players score three times in final quarter

The Rood-Wit women's hockey team narrowly missed completing an epic comeback against league leaders Klein Zwitserland after falling behind 4-0. Despite scoring three goals in the final quarter, the te...

Diemen celebrates 800th anniversary: "It could have been the center of Amsterdam"

Diemen is celebrating its 800th anniversary, highlighting its history as a town that is older than neighboring Amsterdam. While economic factors such as toll privileges historically allowed Amsterdam ...

Beach houses return to the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden: 'I still find beach life beautiful every year'

Beach houses have been returned to the Kleine Strand in IJmuiden aan Zee for the upcoming season. On Saturday, heavy machinery was used to transport the units from their winter storage to their positi...

Old Dutch games, pancake baking and ‘medieval’ photoshoots in Beverwijk. ‘A lot was free and free always works’

Residents of the Oosterwijk neighborhood in Beverwijk participated in activities such as pancake baking and old Dutch games on Saturday. The event was held to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Beverw...

Customers say goodbye to Frank Evers' specialty tobacco shop after 98 years: It’s like a pub here, but for cigarettes

The tobacco specialty shop Vivant Frank Evers in Hillegom is closing its doors after 98 years of business. The shop is merging with a nearby Readshop, where long-time employee Leonie Rodewijk will con...

Does plastic exposure really reduce our fertility? What a hormone specialist says

The Netflix series 'The Plastic Detox' explores whether removing plastic from the home can improve fertility, highlighting concerns about endocrine disruptors. Hormone specialist Justine Defreyne disc...

Pick your own tulips, 'just' on the Grote Markt

On Sunday, visitors to the city center of Haarlem were invited to pick their own tulips at the Grote Markt. Despite the cold northwest wind, the event provided a way for people to bring a touch of spr...

First Haarlem sing-along: charity sing-along party at Café Studio

Rotaryclub KennemerLaat is organizing Haarlem's first sing-a-long event on April 12th at Café Studio on the Grote Markt. The charity event aims to bring 200 participants together to sing for a good c...

RTL Tonight to end, new talk show with Renze Klamer after summer

The Dutch television program RTL Tonight is set to end, with its final episode scheduled for June 12. Starting this autumn, RTL 4 will transition to a more traditional talk show format hosted by Renze...

RTL Tonight to end in current form, Renze Klamer talk show this fall

The Dutch television program RTL Tonight will end in its current format this coming September. It will be replaced by a new late-night talk show hosted by Renze Klamer.

Blauw-Wit narrowly avoids direct relegation: "So glad we’re still alive"

Blauw-Wit avoided direct relegation from the Korfbal League after a crucial victory against DOS'46 on the final match day of the season. The team finished ninth in the standings and must now face AW A...

For autistic Romano, visiting a museum is a major challenge: The way I walk through a museum is fundamentally different from you

Romano Sandee, who has autism, shares his unique perspective while visiting Museum Kennemerland’s exhibition "750 jaar Markt & Recht." The experience highlights how individuals with autism perceive ...

The sad side of spring: dozens of orphaned chicks brought to bird hospital

The Bird Hospital in Haarlem is experiencing an influx of orphaned ducklings whose mothers have frequently been killed by traffic or other animals. Staff are raising the ducklings with minimal human c...

Spaarnestad women learn title is secured before final match, but win anyway: ‘Showing we are rightful champions’

The first women's team of the Haarlem volleyball club Spaarnestad has secured the championship in the first division. Although the title was mathematically confirmed before their final match, the team...

Baron leaves behind €42.8 million estate, but battle erupts between his four daughters

Following the death of Baron Rolf Bentinck van Schoonheten, his four daughters have entered a legal battle over his estate, which is valued at 42.8 million euros. The dispute centers on the distributi...