One dead in serious accident at A81 rest area near Widdern: Car drives ...
One dead in serious accident at A81 rest area near Widdern: Car drives under truck
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Widdern: 442-year-old walls and Berlin wit - | a visit to the Aries ...
Widdern: 442-year-old walls and Berlin wit - | a visit to the Aries broomstick: Every broomstick has its own story - | and its own recipe for success ...
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Exhibition at Schlesinger Factory ends on September 20th
Exhibition at Schlesinger Factory ends on September 20th: A doctor from Lüdenscheid is showing square paintings at the Schlesinger Factory ...
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Widdern has a new mayor - | now the city needs stability above all
Widdern has a new mayor - | now the city needs stability above all: Widdern has decided, the new mayor Frank Menzel will soon move into the town hall ...
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Mayoral election in Widdern: Riegraf and Menzel face a close duel
Mayoral election in Widdern: Riegraf and Menzel face a close duel: In Widdern, a new mayor will be elected in the second round of voting on August 23 ...
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Burnt-down church in Widdern: What's next for the reconstruction?
Burnt-down church in Widdern: What's next for the reconstruction?: The Catholic parish's wish to the new mayor is clear: Talks about the future of the ...
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After power outage in the Jagst Valley: Critical water supply in Widdern
After power outage in the Jagst Valley: Critical water supply in Widdern: The power is back on, but the problems remain: After a power surge, the water supply in ...
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Sonne satt beim Auftakt zum traditionellen Pfingstmarkt in Widdern 
Sonne satt beim Auftakt zum traditionellen Pfingstmarkt in Widdern : Vergnügungspark, Marktstände, Sport und Unterhaltung locken Jahr für Jahr zum Pfingstmarkt ...
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Widdern's mayor Kevin Kopf (39) is being prematurely retired
Widdern's mayor Kevin Kopf (39) is being prematurely retired: The mayor of Widdern is being prematurely retired due to illness. The municipal council is now ...
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Illegal prostitution in rural areas: The hidden business in the ...
Illegal prostitution in rural areas: The hidden business in the Heilbronn-Hohenlohe region
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Frauenfußball-Regionenliga 1: Erstmals geht es in diesem Derby um Punkte
Frauenfußball-Regionenliga 1: Erstmals geht es in diesem Derby um Punkte: In der Frauenfußball-Regionenliga 1 kommt es zur Pflichtspiel-Premiere im Lokalduell ...
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Housing project in Widdern: How
Housing project in Widdern: How "Living on the Kessach" continues: The "Living on the Kessach" project has been the subject of heated discussions in Widdern for ...
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South Africa heading for disaster worse than load shedding
South Africa heading for disaster worse than load shedding: A risk expert has warned that one of South Africa's most important systems is close to breaking point ...
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Key FactsSouth Africa Faces Severe Water Infrastructure Collapse
Jan 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businesstech.co.za
  • South Africa's water infrastructure struggles with decades of inconsistent funding and deteriorating wastewater plants.

  • Climate change combined with poor land management intensifies flooding and reduces dam effectiveness.

  • Sudden water supply disruptions present urgent risks for households and businesses with little prior notice.

  • Companies must adopt onsite water storage and rain harvesting to prevent disruptions amid increasing system strain.
  • Water storage on site and in commercial operations is going to be a new strategic requirement.
    — Volker von Widdern, Riskonet Africa risk expert, warns about the need for water storage in businesses.
Heavy transport rolls through the region: Cable drum for Suedlink power ...
Heavy transport rolls through the region: Cable drum for Suedlink power line on its way
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Hit-and-run as a mass phenomenon – why do people run away so often?
Hit-and-run as a mass phenomenon – why do people run away so often?: On the A81, a truck is said to have forced a car driver into the guardrail near Widdern ...
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Key FactsHit-and-Run on A81: Causes and Consequences
Oct 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • A white truck pushed a car into the guardrail on the A81 near Widdern and then fled the scene.

  • More than 5,000 hit-and-run cases were recorded by Heilbronn police last year, including 14 with severe injuries.

  • The clearance rate in Baden-Württemberg is just above one-third, with offenders facing fines, imprisonment, or driving bans.

  • Reasons for fleeing vary from shock to fear of consequences, while proper conduct includes waiting and notifying the police.
  • Anyone who gets caught must expect consequences.
    — Julian Häußler from ADAC Württemberg regarding the legal repercussions of hit-and-run.
Still an attractive job? That's how much a mayor earns.
Still an attractive job? That's how much a mayor earns.: Hostility, accusations, and long working hours: Is the financial compensation at least fair? In ...
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A81 near Widdern: Skoda overcomes guardrail and lands on forest path
A81 near Widdern: Skoda overcomes guardrail and lands on forest path: An accident occurred on Sunday on the A81 near Widdern. Several people were injured ...
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Child pushed in front of light rail - dead: pictures from the scene in ...
Child pushed in front of light rail - dead: pictures from the scene in Stuttgart: On Stimme.de you will find photo galleries on the most current and important ...
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Key FactsTragic Incident at Stuttgart Tram Stop
Jan 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stimme.de
  • In Stuttgart, emergency services responded to an incident at the 'May-Eyth-See' tram stop.

  • A 12-year-old boy was pushed in front of an oncoming tram and later died from severe injuries.

  • Investigations suggest that a dispute among peers led to the tragedy.

  • The 13-year-old suspect has been handed over to youth services, and the criminal police have initiated an investigation.
At least three seriously injured: Serious A81 accident involving a truck ...
At least three seriously injured: Serious A81 accident involving a truck near Widdern
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After the church fire in Widdern: how the community is now celebrating ...
After the church fire in Widdern: how the community is now celebrating Christmas: Almost nothing is left of the Catholic church in Widdern after a fire ...
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50 years ago today: When the A81 between Weinsberg and Würzburg was ...
50 years ago today: When the A81 between Weinsberg and Würzburg was inaugurated: On December 10, 1974, the A81 between Weinsberg and Würzburg was inaugurated on ...
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Truck fire near Bad Rappenau: A6 must be repaired - | Work continues into ...
Truck fire near Bad Rappenau: A6 must be repaired - | Work continues into the night
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Vote on solar park in Widdern fails - |
Vote on solar park in Widdern fails - | "It's too late to say no": The local council is blocking the development plan process. Several members are biased ...
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Heated discussion about building project in Widdern - |
Heated discussion about building project in Widdern - | "Trust lost": At an information event, criticism rained down on the size of 75 residential units ...
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Church in Widdern burnt down: cause is known
Church in Widdern burnt down: cause is known: A devastating fire in August completely destroyed the St. Josef church in Widdern. There was great dismay in the ...
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"We are disappointed and angry" - | Residents protest against construction project in Widdern
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Church in Widdern burnt down: Pictures show the extent of the destruction
Church in Widdern burnt down: Pictures show the extent of the destruction: At the weekend, a fire completely destroyed the church of St. Joseph in Widdern ...
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Key FactsFire Destroys St. Josef Church in Widdern - Community in Shock
Aug 11, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stimme.de
  • A devastating fire broke out in the Catholic Church of St. Josef in Widdern, completely destroying the building, causing damage of at least half a million euros, and engaging firefighting teams from the local area.

  • Pastor Guido Bömer and the community members are shocked by the loss of their church, built in 1966 with the help of volunteers.

  • The fire department was unable to contain the blaze but focused on preventing it from spreading to neighboring buildings and managed to rescue important items from the sacristy.

  • The church served as a venue for funerals and memorial services, and the future of the building remains uncertain as doubts about possible reconstruction arise within the community, involving the Diocese of Rottenburg.
⛪️300 people attend the memorial service after the fire at the Catholic church in Widdern - | and experience a sign of hope ... Show more
🔥On the morning after the devastating fire at the Catholic Church of St. Josef in Widdern on Saturday evening (August 10th) ... Show more
Mourning after church fire in Widdern: |
Mourning after church fire in Widdern: | "As if a family member had died": 300 people attend the memorial service after the fire at the Catholic church in ...
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Fire in the Catholic church in Widdern: What is planned for the memorial ...
Fire in the Catholic church in Widdern: What is planned for the memorial service: A week after the devastating church fire in Widdern, a memorial service is ...
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Catholic church in Widdern burned down: Diocese comments
Catholic church in Widdern burned down: Diocese comments: The church of St. Josef in Widdern has burned down completely. There is great dismay ...
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"We were ready to eat": THW helpers from Widdern back from deployment in the flood area in Saarland
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29-year-old arrested in Heilbronn after attempted manslaughter
29-year-old arrested in Heilbronn after attempted manslaughter: Police arrested a 29-year-old man for attempted manslaughter on Friday morning ...
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