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September 2026

NOS Binnenland · 28 SeptTranslated

28/9 in News Hour: British Air Force Base Operation • Impact on fuel prices in the transport sector • New ICC sanctions?

Operation British Air Force Base The British police have arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack at a Royal Air Force airbase. American soldiers and bombers active in the war against Iran are stationed at that base in the county of Gloucestershire. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran announced in July that any base involved in those attacks is considered a legitimate purpose. We speak with defence expert Peter Wijninga.

LC.nl · 28 SeptTranslated

Mathieu Maertens Guests on ’t Hertenkamp Podcast as Mark Diemers Wins on De Graafschap Return

During the international break, SC Cambuur is preparing for the resumption of the league. The Leeuwarden football club is sharing updates via a blog, including Mathieu Maertens' appearance on the podcast ’t Hertenkamp. Additionally, Mark Diemers secured a victory upon his return for De Graafschap.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 28 SeptTranslated

Arends and Pel reach ATP 250 final in China

Sander Arends and David Pel have reached the final at the ATP 250 AITO Hangzhou Open in China. The Dutch duo defeated fourth-seeded pair Bart Stevens and Evan King in the semifinals. Sander Arends is teamed up with David Pel in China this week. Following the ATP 250 tournament in Hangzhou, a second ATP 500 event in China is also on the schedule.

Omrop Fryslân · 28 SeptTranslated

Bowlers left stranded after major fire in Leeuwarden

Due to a major fire at the De Grote Keizer bowling center in Leeuwarden, the Spelend Sporten sports association has lost its regular venue. The association organizes sports and activities for people with intellectual disabilities. As a result, their biweekly bowling night, one of their most popular activities, cannot take place for the time being.

LC.nl · 28 SeptTranslated

OpenAir Fitness puts sports containers in Friesland and Groningen for outdoor lessons in the district

"We give outdoor fitness lessons from a small sports container. And that container can be anywhere. We now have some twenty throughout the Netherlands. There are five of them in Friesland (Joure, Heerenveen, Sneek, Leeuwarden and Drachten) and one in the city of Groningen," says Erjen de Bildt.

LC.nl · 27 SeptTranslated

Nico-Jan Hoogma surprised at the failure of the SC Cambuur Board of Directors. ’A missed opportunity? You said it’

To his surprise, SC Cambuur passed him in search of a new managing director. Now Nico-Jan Hoogma from Drachten is a representative at a software company in his hometown of Oldenzaal. “A missed opportunity? You say so.”

LC.nl · 27 SeptTranslated

Former professional footballer and KNVB director Nico Jan Hoogma from Drachten has started doing something completely different after 36 years

To his surprise, SC Cambuur passed him in search of a new managing director. Now Nico-Jan Hoogma from Drachten is a representative at a software company in his hometown of Oldenzaal. “A missed opportunity? You say so.”

LC.nl · 27 SeptTranslated

In their own way, two brothers from Deinum manifest themselves at the karate tournament of Iryoku

At the karate tournament for the Oldehove Cup in Leeuwarden, two brothers from Deinum each manifest themselves in their own way. One saw the light late, the other is already a very great talent at a young age.

Omroep Leeuwarden · 27 SeptTranslated

Eagles with Pel to semi-final at ATP 250 in China

Sander Arends and David Pel have made an excellent start to their adventure at the ATP 250 AITO Hangzhou Open in China. The Dutch duo qualified for the semi-final by beating Nouza/Oberleitner as the second couple after Supertiebreak. This week, Sander Arends is once again forming a couple with David Pel in China. After the ATP250 tournament in Hangzhou, there will be a second ATP 500 event in China.

LC.nl · 27 SeptTranslated

Ice hockey coaches Peters and Vollebregt face off as rivals in premier league

For the first time in history, OG Capitals Leeuwarden and Jumbo Flyers from Heerenveen are playing together in the premier league. Coaches Arjan Peters and Dennis Vollebregt, who previously worked together, are now facing each other as rivals this season.