New restaurant Pier 25” opens – major raid in Herford causes a stir!

New restaurant Pier 25” opens – major raid in Herford causes a stir!

On October 29, 2025, a new gastronomic chapter will open in Lübbecke: Ralph Redeker will open his restaurant “Pier 25” at the marina. Here guests can expect a delicious mix of Westphalian and Mediterranean cuisine, which is sure to be very popular. Last summer was more difficult for the “Mäng” restaurant when it had to close its doors due to personal reasons. But the culinary scene in the region is now experiencing a revival.

While new gastronomic beginnings are being celebrated in Lübbecke, things are going haywire in Herford. Several kiosks and shisha bars were recently checked in a large-scale raid. As nw.de reports, thousands of vapes and sexual enhancers were seized. The police are once again showing that they are taking consistent action against illicit substances.

Legal problems in Herford

A serious issue is occupying the courts in the region: the rape case, which occurred after a visit to a disco on August 24th, is now being brought before the Bielefeld regional court. Seven suspects, including an adult, five adolescents and a teenager, are suspected of having seriously injured the 18-year-old woman from Münsterland at the subway parking lot near the “GoParc” discotheque. As wdr.de reports, the public prosecutor's office and the parties concerned are eagerly awaiting the decision of the responsible chamber on the start of the main hearing next February.

There is now great uncertainty, especially as the deadline for the trial looms. When these deadlines expire, two men could even be released from custody. The investigators have already carried out intensive evidence work and searched several apartments. It remains unclear whether knockout drops were used in this case.

Health challenges

Meanwhile, there is also positive news: Frank Wiemann, an actor from Lemgo, is fighting his way back to life after a stroke. He shares his moving story on World Stroke Day today, showcasing his motivation and progress. Jutta Benneker also gives hope: After her diagnosis of colon cancer, she has already undergone six chemotherapy treatments and is optimistic about the future.

The weather forecast shows a rather gloomy outlook for Herford and the Minden-Lübbecke area with only two hours of sunshine and temperatures between 10 and 14 degrees. In addition, the chance of rain will increase in the evening, which will dampen the mood a little.

A worrying trend

There is also a worrying trend in the catering industry: the German Hotel and Restaurant Association (Dehoga) is warning of an increase in “no-shows”. More and more people are making reservations and then not showing up. merkur.de shows that restaurants with limited numbers of tables or high-quality offerings particularly suffer from these reservation problems. On average, unused reservations cost German businesses around 73 euros per week.

This makes it clear that a good knack for guest planning is required. Restaurateurs have to struggle with this problem, especially during the festive season. Dehoga therefore appeals to guests to cancel their reservations in good time - because fairness counts in hospitality.

This mixed news highlights the situation in the region - from culinary innovations to legal challenges to personal struggles and economic worries, it remains exciting. Stay tuned and find out more about developments in your area.