Eye-catchers Mechelen

Willebroek resident John Cleymans is Antwerp three-cushion champion: “I’m already dreaming of the double, champion of Belgium and the cup” (Other sports)

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Willebroek resident John Cleymans is Antwerp three-cushion champion: “I’m already dreaming of the double, champion of Belgium and the cup” (Other sports)

John Cleymans (with white shirt) and cafe owner Nikky Selleslagh from ‘t Zandhof, John’s billiards room. — © Theo Derkinderen Bornem/Blaasveld – John Cleymans (53) from Blaasveld (Willebroek) has become Antwerp three-cushion champion. Literally a strong punch, because the man has only been intensively involved in three-cushion for four years. And his hunger does not … Read more

Rat plague ravages Mechelen residential area: city progresses rat catcher and closes playground (Mechelen)

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– The neighborhood is teeming with rats, you can see them running around the clock. — © Dirk Vertommen – In the Doel, the Doornen and the Rozenstraat you can see the rats walking down the street. “I’m very scared of rats, so I’m walking down my street now. During the day they walk around … Read more

Vlaams Belang loses property on Mechelen Grote Markt: “Political game on the taxpayer’s cap” (Mechelen)

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– Leader Frank Creyelman of Vlaams Belang for the party secretariat on the Grote Markt. — © Sven Van Haezendonck – Mechelen – Due to the purchase of Woonpunt, the local branch of Vlaams Belang has lost its party secretariat on the Grote Markt in Mechelen. Leader Frank Creyelman sees it as a political maneuver, … Read more

Studio 100 boss brings Flemish masters to… (Mechelen) as a volunteer

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– Studio 100 boss Hans Bourlon at the painting ‘Picnic on the Scheldt’ by Oscar Verpoorten. — © Dirk Vertommen – Mechelen – Studio 100 boss Hans Bourlon works four hours a week as a volunteer in the vaccination center in the Nekkerhal in Mechelen. For example, he noted that during the waiting period after … Read more

Another 41 dogs seized from breeder (where 68 already … (Mechelen)

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– © Leo De Nijn – Booischot, Mechelen – Animal welfare, together with the Mechelse Dierenbescherming, seized another 41 cani corsi from the breeder in Booischot. Three weeks ago, 68 of these dogs were taken from the man because their condition there was dramatic. “Meanwhile, fifteen reception centers in Flanders have provided assistance. The pregnant … Read more

Overgrown domain with castle ruins will open in spring 2021 for … (Mechelen)

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– The vegetation is intended to turn the castle into a biodiverse ruin. — © Dirk Vertommen – Mechelen – The heavily neglected domain with the ruin of the Geerdegem castle in Mechelen-South should be accessible to the public in the spring of next year. Long lease holder Technopolis and the city are entering into … Read more

Paul Michiels says goodbye to mom: “Madeleine van ‘t Ple … (Heist-op-den-Berg)

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– Madeleine (left) sounds with her glass of prosecco in café ‘t Pleintje. — © Dirk Vertommen – Heist-op-den-Berg – A proud woman who always looked well-groomed and liked to socialize. For example, many Heistenaars will remember Madeleine Vermeulen (94). Paul Michiels ‘mother and former manager of café’ t Pleintje passed away in the night … Read more

Mayor closes café De Zwaan after party with dozens of b … (Mechelen)

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– © Joren De Weerdt – Mechelen – Mayor Alexander Vandersmissen (Vld-Groen-m +) closed café De Zwaan in the Slachthuislaan in Mechelen for 48 hours on Monday. This happened after the police had received several reports that a party had taken place last weekend where the corona rules were hard to find. – Theo Derkinderen … Read more