From a rat plague in a working -class neighborhood to a serious accident on the A4, making the entire highway closed: these are the five stories you must have read on Tuesday.
Residents of the Breda Volkswijk Tuinzigt sit with their hands in their hair because of a serious rat plague. The rodents walk through living rooms, gardens and even over benches where people are sleeping. Residents blame the problem with overcrowded containers and poor maintenance. The Housing Corporation WonenBreburg is accused of taking too little action. Here you can read the whole story.
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PSV has to look for a new striker now Alassane Pleea months from circulation is with a knee injury. Possibly candidates include Myron Boadu from AS Monaco, Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United and Vincent Janssen from Royal Antwerp FC. Own youth player Robin van Duiven is also mentioned as an option. Read the analysis here.
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The A4 near Bergen op Zoom is closed on Tuesday evening in both directions due to a serious accident between several vehicles. There is one seriously injured. Read more here.
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Due to the persistent heat, trees drop their leaves early. According to forester Helmut van Pelt, this is due to ‘heat stress’ – the trees try to retain moisture. He fears that many trees will be bald during the autumn holidays. Check the story here.
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For many, the holiday seems far away now that the work has started again. Writer Brigitte Ars advises ‘micro-adventures’ to break through the daily grind, such as walking through an unknown neighborhood or camping in your own garden. Read her tips here.
