De Gelderlander

The municipality of Tiel has appointed two new aldermen, who say they are 'relieved and upbeat' about taking on their roles. The local outlet De Gelderlander reports that the pair are expected to bring calm to the town's executive, and also to reassure the mayor. The appointments follow a period of turbulence in Tiel's local government.

A cyclist was struck in a collision and taken to hospital by ambulance in the Netherlands, regional outlet De Gelderlander reports. The incident involved a group of cyclists, and the injured rider's condition has not been disclosed. The story is drawing attention locally as people follow news of the crash and the cyclist's recovery.