The idiot's guide on how NOT to ride a snowmobile

Look at all that lovely snow! Surely, these are perfect conditions for snowmobiling. Don't be fooled. Paul Connolly offers a cautionary tale, from his early days in Skellefteå, for any newcomer desperate to buy a snowmobile.

Sammanhang: ...The idiot's guide on how NOT to ride a snowmobile...

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå, Surely. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

Roland took on the challenge of transforming the village shop

Time had stood still for decades in the Bursiljum village shop when the Carvalho family from London found it. A long and painstaking renovation has brought it back to life in a new form. "People sometimes tell me my style is old-fashioned. I tell them it’s

Sammanhang: ..."People sometimes tell me my style is old-fashioned. I tell them it’s not about me—it’s about what the house needs", says Roland Carvalho....

Omnämnda platser: London. Omnämnda personer: Roland Carvalho.

"Never mind Canada, you need to help Skellefteå's talent"

In an open letter to Johan Forssell, the migration minister, Paul Connolly, the Norran English editor, asks why Forssell flew to Canada for talent attraction ideas at the same time as his government’s harsh work visa policies risk driving skilled ex-Northvolt

Sammanhang: ...In an open letter to Johan Forssell, the migration minister, Paul Connolly, the Norran English editor, asks why Forssell flew to Canada for talent attraction ideas at the same time as his government’s harsh work visa policies risk driving skilled ex-Northvolt workers out of Skellefteå Why has Forssell STILL not yet dealt with the work visa problem?...

Omnämnda platser: Canada. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly, asks why Forssell.

It's not grim up north: it’s cosy!

Nicola Foleher has spent four winters in Skellefteå, and she has some vital tips for those newcomers about to encounter their first season of big snow and low temperatures.

Sammanhang: ...It's not grim up north: it’s cosy!...

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå.

Surviving your first Swedish party: what NOT to do

Summer is upon us. And that means it’s party time for Swedes. For any newcomers lucky enough to receive an invite to a Skellefteå local’s party or gathering, here’s Paul Connolly’s guide to what NOT to do.

Sammanhang: ...For any newcomers lucky enough to receive an invite to a Skellefteå local’s party or gathering, here’s Paul Connolly’s guide to what NOT to do....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

Röntgensjuksköterskorna om strejken: ”Måste sätta ner foten”

Vårdförbundets strejk bröt ut under tisdagen. Runt om i landet strejkar nu omkring 2 000 av förbundets medlemmar. På Skellefteå lasarett tågade röntgensjuksköterskorna ut från centralhallen till tonerna av "We're not gonna take it". ”Det känns viktigt att

Sammanhang: ...På Skellefteå lasarett tågade röntgensjuksköterskorna ut från centralhallen till tonerna av "We're not gonna take it". ”Det känns viktigt att vara här idag.”, säger röntgensjuksköterskan Sarah Eriksson som är förtroendevald i Vårdförbundet....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå. Omnämnda personer: Sarah Eriksson.

"The sting of regret for things we didn't do or say"

Helena's wisdom: Embrace optimism to dodge regret. Paul Connolly reflects on missed chances and the enduring legacy of the kindness of his former colleague.

Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly.

"I'd expect this in Britain, not child-friendly Sweden"

Paul Connolly loves Swedish attitudes towards children. But he's not so fond of some Swedish parents' careless attitude towards social media for their children.

Sammanhang: ...Paul Connolly loves Swedish attitudes towards children. But he's not so fond of some Swedish parents' careless attitude towards social media for their children....

Omnämnda platser: Sweden, Britain. Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly loves.

Why do Swedish parents let pre-teens have social media?

Paul Connolly loves Swedish attitudes towards children. But he's not so fond of some Swedish parents' careless attitude towards social media for their children.

Sammanhang: ...Paul Connolly loves Swedish attitudes towards children. But he's not so fond of some Swedish parents' careless attitude towards social media for their children....

Omnämnda personer: Paul Connolly loves Swedish.

"Work with Mother Nature, not against her"

Englishwoman, Nicola Foleher, used to be a committed New Year's resolution maker. But not since she moved to Skellefteå. Now she goes with the flow.

Sammanhang: ...Englishwoman, Nicola Foleher, used to be a committed New Year's resolution maker. But not since she moved to Skellefteå. Now she goes with the flow....

Omnämnda platser: Skellefteå. Omnämnda personer: Nicola Foleher, Mother Nature.