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October 2026

Omrop Fryslân · 6 OctTranslated

No indication of arson at bowling centre Grote Keizer in Leeuwarden

There is no evidence that the big fire in bowling centre De Grote Keizer in Leeuwarden was lit. That is the conclusion of the police after investigation. The bowling centre went up in flames on the night of 19-20 September. The building has been completely lost and to a large extent collapsed. When investigating the cause of the fire, the police kept all scenarios, including arson. The police called people who suspected something had seen to report that.

NOS Binnenland · 6 OctTranslated

Room hopes to be able to deploy 130,000 citizens in crises

The House of Representatives is charmed by the initiative to train citizens to be able to support the emergency services in the event of disasters or crises. A majority today supported a motion by the CDA, expressing the wish to have 130,000 of these so-called civilian reservists in four years' time. Volunteers must avoid chaos in the event of a major crisis, especially in the first three days. Police, army and emergency services can the work is not done alone, that's the expectation.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

Theatre company Pier21 postpones premiere of piece ’Wat spilet': ’Just clear genôch foar publyk’

Theatre company Pier21 has postponed the premiere of the play ’Wat spilet’ - scheduled for Thursday 8 October at the Harmonie in Leeuwarden - to make the performance more understandable.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

’Can my cat graduate now?’ How one controversial thesis ended a new university study in Leeuwarden

A university study that was ahead of its time was mocked for one thesis and eventually cut back. Nevertheless, former students Jaap Timmer and Jacqueline de Booij proudly look back on the Subfaculty of Social Sciences Leeuwarden, a predecessor of Campus Fryslân.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

On appeal, acquittal for young people suspected of arson of primary school in Leeuwarden

A fire broke out on the roof of the IKC Sint Paulus primary school in Leeuwarden last May. Three minors were arrested for arson. Two of them were acquitted on appeal.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

How are Rianne (31) and Stefan (36) doing in Italy? No guests, a disappeared pallet with paint and a special discovery

They actually wanted to pamper the first guests last summer. Instead, Rianne Tierolf and Stefan van der Meulen had to work hard at their B&B in Italy. The plan has changed, the ’pimple’ has been tackled and their estate gave away a surprise.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

Why now suddenly more than a hundred inverted flags flutter between Grou and Jirnsum

At the end of September, four farmers between Grou and Jirnsum decided to place more than a hundred inverted Dutch flags along the road between the two places. Farmer Nynke Boersma explains why now.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

Tenant does not pay, municipality of Leeuwarden now owner of campsite De Kleine Wielen

Because the tenant does not pay the Excelys Group, the contract with this owner of camping De Wielen has been terminated. And with that, the municipality of Leeuwarden is now suddenly the campsite owner.

LC.nl · 6 OctTranslated

No evidence of arson of the Great Emperor in Leeuwarden & organizer and guide of stranded mudflat walk under intensified supervision

The fire that burned down the Great Emperor in Leeuwarden two weeks ago was not ignited. That is the conclusion of the police after forensic investigation. That and more in today's news overview.

NOS Binnenland · 6 OctTranslated

No current travel information on digital signs at train stations due to malfunction

The NS travel information system is experiencing a malfunction. As a result, the current departure times are not visible on the digital information boards, says a spokesperson for NS. The cause is still unknown. The travel information has not been updated since 5 pm.