From an increase in youth care to escaped agents. These are the five stories you must have read on Friday.
Michael van Gerwen is in heavy weather after his divorce and seeks distraction at parties and holidays. With the important darts week on the doorstep, the question is how he will perform. His friend Vincent van der Voort sees that Van Gerwen has less energy and has to work harder to return to the top. The triple world champion won only one tournament this year. Read the whole story here:
The number of youth care providers in Brabant has risen explosively, from 237 to 1092, since municipalities became responsible for youth care. This makes it difficult to guarantee quality and to supervise. Two regions now want to go back to fewer providers to improve healthcare. Check it here:
Agents who shot an escaped TBS member at Hulten two years ago have outsourced fears of death. The suspect pointed an air pressure weapon on them but did not shot. Thirty shots were fired and the suspect was hit in leg and hip. Here you can read the whole story:
A medieval hail cross in Aarle-Rixtel that has to protect fields against bad weather has recovered after vandalism. The unique national monument was badly damaged in August but has now been reduced to its original state. Read more here:
The number of children in youth care is growing strongly. Overdiagnoses and the pressure on parents to be ‘perfect’ play a role. New Brabant approach focuses on conversations and less quickly labels. Check it here:

