Citizens of Sandnes can be stopped and searched without suspicion
Sandnes police have been authorized to stop and search pedestrians and motorists in Sandnes city centre so as to prevent knife crime. There have been…
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Visitors record at the Blink Festival
Visitors record at the Blink Festival in Sandnes The Blink Festival (Target) sets a visitor record, with about 100,000 visitors through the week. “The biggest…
Indicted for vandalising graveyard in Sandnes
Man Indicted for vandalising a graveyard in Sandnes A man in his twenties is arrested and charged after several tombstones were overturned and smeared with…
MPs react to calls for murder on the net
MPs react strongly to calls for murder on the net Several Norwegian Parliament Politicians have reacted with disgust that anonymous network participants allegedly has spurred…
Murder indicted in Sandnes is detained
Murder indicted in Sandnes is detained A man charged with murder in Sandnes is detained for four weeks. The accused has explained that he posted…
Sandnes may scrap peak hour tolls
Sandnes may scrap peak hour tolls The Mayor of Sandnes Stanley Wirak (Labour) was granted the power of attorney from the city council to withdraw…
Hitchhikers guide to the Pulpit Rock
The Hitchhikers guide to the Pulpit Rock The Pulpit Rock has been voted one of the world’s most spectacular views, both by CNN Go and Lonely Planet….
12 things to do in Stavanger
12 things to do in Stavanger and Sandnes These 12 things are at your disposal in Stavanger and Sandnes this weekend! This guide is…
Municipalities fight for Preikestolen
The new, large municipality of Sandnes risks losing the tourist attraction of Preikestolen to Strand municipality. In June, a referendum will be held on the…
UDI terminates agreements for two further asylum receptions
An asylum reception centre in Alstahaug in Nordland and one in Sandnes in Rogaland will be shut down after the Directorate of Immigration (UDI) terminated…
Boarding house owner in Sandnes sentenced to jail for pimping
A 60 year old boarding house owner has been sentenced to three months of unconditional imprisonment in Jæren District Court for facilitating prostitution. In…
10 telltale signs that you are from Sandnes
10 telltale signs that you are from Sandnes We start our series on ‘ten telltale signs that you are from…’. Credits to byas.no It…
Administrative snafu may have led to the release of rapist
Administrative snafu may have led to the release of rapist A man convicted of rape was released when the request to extend the custody was…
13 electric cars per charging point
13 electric cars per charging point On average, 13 electric cars share every commonly available charging point in their municipality. Parking availability is restricted…
Eating outdoors in Stavanger and Sandnes
14 eateries in Stavanger and Sandnes with good food and nice outdoor seating Dream scenario: Stavanger or Sandnes, Friday, 23 degrees, blue sky and brilliant…
6 things you only find in Sandnes
6 things you only find in Sandnes Not many places can boast of a skiing festival in the summer and a record shop that has…
Pension Owner accused of pimping
Pension Owner accused of pimping in Sandnes Several men who are fined for buying sexual services at a guest house in Sandnes, risk having to…
E39 soon ready for development
The first part of the main road E39 will soon be ready for development All the municipalities involved have said yes and the development of…
Two men with cardiac arrest during bike race
Two men with cardiac arrest during bike race, one died Two men were critically injured after they both suffered cardiac arrest during the North Sea…
34-year-old convicted of sleep rape
A 34 year old man from Sandnes is sentenced to 3 years and 6 months’ imprisonment for the rape of a drunken, sleeping woman. The…