Anthony’s opposition to the digital meter and farewell of Danny Verbiest: five unmissable regional stories of the weekend (inland)

1. Already 200 Flemish people received notice of default after refusing digital meter, also Anthony (35) does not want it: « But this battle cannot be won »

The network operator sees the installation pace some string, because stubborn owners of solar panels do not want to give up their reversing counter. « But I realize that I can’t win this battle, » tells Anthony from Maldegem.

2. A self-written letter, many Samson quotes and warm testimonials: for example, family and friends say goodbye to Danny Verbiest

In the Siesegem Crematorium in Aalst, the funeral of Danny Verbiest, the spiritual father of Samson, took place on Saturday afternoon. During his farewell a letter was read, which he wrote himself. « I was allowed to play the beast and earn my money while playing. » Our reporter was there.

3. Visiting Aspergetelers Frieda and Jos: « This is the tastiest way for us to prepare them »

The Easter days are heyday before the Aspergeverkoop. Also with asparagus from us from the Belmans family in Berlaar, customers are joining to buy the tastiest specimens. « There is a tip to know if you have quality in your hands. » Read more.

4. How a heavy heart surgery turned up the lives of Jean-Marie Dedecker and Christine: « He is suddenly much more attentive »

After a life-saving operation, Jean-Marie Dedecker (72) shows himself on the side of his wife Christine (64) « Besterk ». Until she touches him in his heart. « Why do you find it so hard to say what I mean to you? » Read more.

5. Big fall at cycling race for amateurs, and ultimately even cancellation: « My new bike of 10,000 euros is for the garbage can »

In the event of a serious fall in the UCI Gran Fondo Belgium, a competition for cycling amateurs in Wallonia, 47 participants were involved on Sunday morning. Cyclists from Tielt and the Antwerp witnesses.