For all the news, sports, weather and traffic from the north of South Holland.

Welcome to the Omroep West app!

With this app you are always aware of the latest news from the northern part of South Holland. With news, weather, sports and traffic in text, video and audio.

ALWAYS THE LATEST NEWS

As soon as you open the app, you will always see the most important news and the latest videos of that moment. At the top of the screen you choose the same region that you prefer. On the 'Just arrived' page you can see the latest news at a glance.

LIVE TV, RADIO AND STREAM

Watch and listen to the programs of TV West and Radio West both live and as missed. Follow important events closely with our live streams and live blogs.

THE MAIN TOPICS

The latest sports reports, the search reports from Team West or the weather from Huub Mizee and Laura van der Blij: the most important topics have a separate place in the app that you can open with a click.

NOTIFICATIONS

Set yourself whether you want to receive notifications for news and/or sports, so you never miss anything important.

SEARCH FUNCTION

Search and browse the news with the search function.

REGIONAL

Always and everywhere the latest news from The Hague, Zoetermeer, Leiden, Gouda, Westland, Delft, Alphen aan den Rijn, Wassenaar, Leidschendam-Voorburg, Krimpenerwaard, Katwijk, Noordwijk and all other municipalities in the service area of ​​Omroep West

Omroep West is a Dutch regional public broadcaster serving the province of South Holland. It is part of the Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO), the Dutch public broadcasting system. Omroep West produces news, current affairs, sports, and cultural programs for radio, television, and online platforms.

History

Omroep West was founded in 1986 as a merger of three local broadcasters: Radio West, TV West, and Stadsomroep Den Haag. The merger was part of a larger reorganization of the Dutch public broadcasting system, which aimed to create stronger regional broadcasters.

Programming

Omroep West's programming is focused on local news and current affairs. The broadcaster produces a daily news program for television and radio, as well as weekly in-depth news and current affairs programs. Omroep West also produces a wide range of sports programs, including live coverage of local sports events.

In addition to news and current affairs, Omroep West produces a variety of cultural programs. These programs include documentaries, music programs, and talk shows. Omroep West also produces a number of children's programs.

Distribution

Omroep West's programs are distributed through a variety of channels. The broadcaster's television programs are broadcast on the NPO 2 and NPO 3 channels. Omroep West's radio programs are broadcast on FM and DAB+ frequencies. The broadcaster's online content is available on its website and through its mobile app.

Funding

Omroep West is funded through a combination of government subsidies and advertising revenue. The broadcaster receives a subsidy from the Dutch government to cover its core operating costs. Omroep West also generates revenue from advertising sales.

Criticism

Omroep West has been criticized for its lack of diversity. The broadcaster's staff is predominantly white and male. Omroep West has also been criticized for its coverage of local news and current affairs. Some critics have accused the broadcaster of being too focused on negative news stories.

Conclusion

Omroep West is a vital part of the Dutch public broadcasting system. The broadcaster provides local news and current affairs coverage to the province of South Holland. Omroep West also produces a wide range of cultural programs. However, the broadcaster has been criticized for its lack of diversity and its coverage of local news and current affairs.