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19-year-old Thom from Bennebroek jumps into Leidsevaart without hesitation after car plunges into water: 'It was a kind of reflex'
Nineteen-year-old Thom van Stormbroek jumped into the cold Leidsevaart canal on Sunday evening to rescue a woman whose car had driven into the water. His quick actions allowed the woman to escape the ...
Deuce wins Battle of the Bands in Beverwijk’s Great Church: ‘There is a lot of music in this village’
The band Deuce won the Battle of the Bands competition held at the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk, earning a 1,000-euro prize and a performance slot at Bevrijdingsdag IJmond 2026. Maks Wissink was also recog...
'Talento' kicks off with talent show in Delftwijk: 'Don't remember the name of the song, but it's very beautiful'
The Talento Platform celebrated the opening of its new location at the Delftwijk City youth center with a festive talent show on Sunday afternoon. The event featured local musical performances and mar...
Dream afternoon for Sem van Duijn (22) against PSV. Attacker involved in all Telstar goals. ‘These are bonus points’
Sem van Duijn delivered a standout performance for Telstar, contributing to every goal in their match against PSV. The 22-year-old attacker, who previously played for Jong AZ, described the performanc...
Iranians protest on Dam Square against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and bombs
Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and military intervention. The demonstrators expressed oppositio...
Distinguishing between West’s white LEDs and East’s red lights is difficult in the heat of the battle, and Joep’s colorblindness doesn’t help
Ingmar Bruinsma is installing extensive LED strips on the football fields of vv Knollendam to distinguish different sides of the pitch. The use of red and white lights proves challenging for colorblin...
PSV fans remain optimistic after loss to Telstar: 'We'll be champions anyway'
PSV supporters expressed continued confidence in winning the league title despite a 3-1 defeat against Telstar. Fans leaving the stadium early remained optimistic, noting that the loss would not hinde...
Spot the differences between this Belgian and Dutch gas station
Dutch gas stations near the border are facing financial hardship as thousands of motorists travel to Belgium daily for cheaper fuel. While Dutch pumps remain empty, queues are forming just a few kilom...
Vehicle in water at Leidsevaart in Bennebroek, bystander rushes to help
A vehicle ended up in the water at the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek on Sunday evening around 6:50 PM. Emergency services responded to the scene and categorized the incident as a medium water accident.
Car ends up underwater in Bennebroek
A car ended up completely submerged in the water in Bennebroek on Wednesday evening, prompting bystanders to jump in and rescue the driver. The victim was reported to be in stable condition after bein...
Duinwijck win national badminton title after nerve-wracking final against Almere
Duinwijck secured their 29th national badminton title after a narrow victory against Almere in the Eredivisie finals. Following a 4-4 tie, the duo of Debora Jille and Alyssa Tirtosentono won the decis...
High tea among 25 alpacas in Beverwijk: Does it go well? Woolly animals ignore sandwiches and cake: 'They even leave the crumbs'
Sisters Sylvie and Loïse van den Heuvel host popular high tea events featuring 25 alpacas at their family business in Beverwijk. The venture is expanding to offer children's parties and specialized s...
Jeroen (54) has chronic liver disease and received a new liver: 'The worst part of all is the loss of control'
Haarlem-based historian and journalist Jeroen van der Kris has authored a book titled 'Het aanbod' about his experiences living with a chronic liver condition and undergoing a transplant. The book exa...
Dozens protest for Iran at US consulate on Museumplein: We don't want your war
Dozens of protesters gathered at the US Consulate on Museumplein and at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against US and Israeli military involvement in the Middle East. Participants called for a...
What an upset! Telstar embarrasses leaders PSV for the second time this season
Telstar achieved a major upset by defeating league leaders PSV 3-1, capitalizing on a red card for PSV's Anass Salah-Eddine. This defeat prevents PSV from securing the championship title in their upco...
Telstar stuns PSV again: White Lions beat league leaders for the second time
Telstar secured a significant 3-1 victory at home against league leaders PSV in the Eredivisie. This is the second time this season the Velsen-based team has defeated PSV, following an earlier 2-0 win...
Bloemendaal men come out on top while women's team suffers heavy defeat in Utrecht
The Bloemendaal men's field hockey team secured a 5-3 victory over Kampong in Utrecht, maintaining their position in the play-off race with their ninth win of the season. In contrast, the Bloemendaal ...
Blow for theaters: Intermission beer and wine subject to high VAT rate
The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that theaters must pay the standard high VAT rate on alcoholic beverages served during intermissions rather than the lower rate. This decision affects all theaters th...
HBC wins with an hour of good football and help from the crossbar
HBC secured a home victory against SJC after a strong performance during the first hour of play. Despite a late surge from the visitors, manager Jasper Ketting's side held on to claim the full three p...
Grannies of Amsterdam gets third season
The reality series De Grannies van Amsterdam has been renewed for a third season, which is scheduled to premiere on NPO Start later this year. Cast members Joanita, Tonneke, Mug, and Lorraine announce...
Reigers settle for draw in derby against HBS. 'The men know each other inside out'
The regional derby between field hockey clubs Reigers and HBS ended in a high-scoring 4-4 draw. Both teams saw little movement in the league standings following the result.
Injury to Ajax defender Tomiyasu not as bad as feared
Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury sustained during the match against Feyenoord is less severe than initially feared. Manager Óscar García expects Tomiyasu to be available for the Japanese nat...
Najib Amhali filming at jeweler in IJmuiden: ‘A bit of a stir every now and then is nice’
Actor and comedian Najib Amhali was in IJmuiden on Sunday to film scenes for an upcoming cinema movie at Juwelier Ris. The production at the Marktplein drew significant attention, providing a lively c...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ricardo Pepi fails to put PSV ahead, Telstar captain keeps his team in the game
PSV is facing Telstar in an Eredivisie match, looking to avenge a previous loss against the team earlier this year. While PSV's Ricardo Pepi missed an opportunity to take the lead, Telstar's captain h...
Feyenoord and Ajax draw in De Kuip
Feyenoord and Ajax played to a 1-1 draw during their match at the De Kuip stadium. The game ended without a winner as both teams managed to score one goal each.
Feyenoord maintain five-point lead over Ajax after late penalty in lackluster Klassieker
The 201st edition of the Klassieker between Ajax and Feyenoord ended in a 1-1 draw. This result allows Feyenoord to maintain a five-point lead over Ajax in the league standings.
HBS women not dangerous enough against Leonidas. 'It’s a bitter way for it to go, with the penalty stroke against us'
The HBS women's hockey team drew 2-2 against Leonidas after leading twice during an away match. Coach Wiegert de Regt noted that the team lacked the clinical edge and aggression needed to secure a thi...
Telstar with Hetli instead of Thorisson against PSV. Icelander injured for clash against Eindhoven side
Telstar will feature Soufiane Hetli in attack for Sunday's match against PSV, as he replaces the injured Nokkvi Thorisson. Manager Anthony Correia will also be without midfielders Nils Rossen and Joch...
LIVE Eredivisie | Moder equalizes for Feyenoord against Ajax from penalty after clumsy Fitz-Jim foul
Feyenoord and Ajax are currently tied 1-1 during the final stages of their Eredivisie match at De Kuip. Jakub Moder scored the equalizer for Feyenoord from a penalty kick following a foul by Ajax play...
ESPN apologizes after showing commercial break during Feyenoord-Ajax
Sports broadcaster ESPN has apologized for airing an accidental commercial break during the high-profile Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax. The network stated that the incident was the resul...