Norran

Norran was established in 1910 by a group of passionate newspaper supporters, led by Anton Wikström from Jörn. The first edition made its debut on January 1, 1911. Owned by the Skelleftepress foundation, Norran is published in Berliner format in Skellefteå and primarily serves the northern regions of Västerbotten, with a liberal editorial stance. While most local news articles are produced in Skellefteå, the newspaper also has local correspondents in Arjeplog, Arvidsjaur, Malå, and Norsjö. Norran has been available online since February 1996, providing its main news service for free. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the staff announced on January 4, 2010, that they would officially adopt the name "Norran," a title long embraced by its readers. The website's URL had already been established as norran.se. In February 2023, with the opening of the new Northvolt electric battery factory recruiting English-speaking staff from around the globe, Norran launched an English-language news service called Norran English, overseen by former UK national newspaper journalist Paul Connolly. This made Norran the first newspaper in Sweden to offer an English-language news service.

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Ex-workers rise from the wreckage

1 week ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

Following Northvolt's bankruptcy, former employees, many far from home, face uncertain futures. Michael Wray's non-profit association, Arctic Pivot Consulting, offers a lifeline, aiming to retain vital battery industry expertise in Skellefteå or wider Sweden and address systemic challenges for international talent. Michael Wray, near his home in Västerås.
Nu kan Yusuf, 16, tvingas säga hej då igen

2 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

– Jag kände mig hela tiden som en outsider på Kågeskolan. Jag förstod att de andra eleverna hade känt varandra sedan de var barn. De ville inte att en utomstående skulle vara en del av deras grupp, säger Yusuf Hasan, och reflekterar över en svår tid i sitt liv. Han skruvar på sig i stolen hemma hos familjen i Kåge. Det är klart att det är jobbigt för Yusuf, 16, att prata om det här. – Men jag tycker att lärarna kunde ha gjort en insats. Vad som helst hade varit bra.
Så blir barn i Skellefteå säkrare på nätet

2 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

Skellefteå Lästid cirka 5 minSkellefteå är en underbar plats att uppfostra barn på, men även här kan rovdjur på nätet utgöra ett hot. Den här guiden är utformad för att hjälpa föräldrar att förstå hur de kan kontrollera sina barns telefon för att säkerställa att de är säkra online. Om du är förälder till ett barn under 16 år i Skellefteå - särskilt om du är ny här - kanske du är osäker på hur mycket frihet som är för mycket när det gäller telefoner.
Northvolt will close at end of June if no buyer

2 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

Northvolt's bankruptcy administrator, Mikael Kubu, announced at a staff meeting on Thursday that production in Skellefteå will be scaled down in June. This means Northvolt Ett will reduce its workforce. An employee told Norran:It doesn't look like anyone new can take over production in the near future, so there will be an interruption.
Northvolt Ett to close at end of June if no buyer found

2 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

Northvolt's bankruptcy administrator, Mikael Kubu, announced at a staff meeting on Thursday that production in Skellefteå will be scaled down in June. This means Northvolt Ett will reduce its workforce. An employee told Norran:It doesn't look like anyone new can take over production in the near future, so there will be an interruption.
Northvolt may lose last remaining customer

2 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

There are strong rumours that Scania is to stop buying batteries from Northvolt. That’s according to Ekot, citing multiple sources. The reasons are said to be partly financial. There is a staff meeting to be held at 13.00 today, Thursday, which may clarify the situation. We'll keep this story updated. Skellefteå2025-05-22 12:27UPDATE: 12:20, THURSEkot reports that Scania is Northvolt's sole remaining customer, with all other clients having already departed, based on documents it has reviewed.
Good problems and hopeful choices

2 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

Is the tide turning for Ben Hebbourn? This week the job hunt heats up as he turns down one opportunity while securing another interview. His strategic approach, coupled with improving Swedish, underscores a focused effort to land the right role in a testing job market. Ben Hebbourn: "I just hope that the risk I've taken will be the right choice."Engelska2025-05-21 15:00Week 5MondayLife can be a rollercoaster of ups, downs, lefts, and rights.
A parent's guide to keeping your child safe online

3 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

Skellefteå is a wonderful place to raise children, but even here, online predators can pose a threat, as we've seen with the recent horrific case of online grooming. This guide is designed to help parents - especially newcomers - understand how to check their child's phone to ensure they're safe online. This guide is designed to help parents - especially newcomers - understand how to check their child's phone to ensure they're safe online.
When those supposed to help fall silent

3 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

The waiting game continues for ex-Northvolter, Ben Hebbourn, as promised support fails to materialise and job applications yield only rejections. This diary entry captures the emotional toll of bureaucratic inertia and the importance of self-reliance in navigating the choppy waters of unemployment. Engelska2025-05-15 09:47Week 4Monday This week begins with some frustrations.
Northvolt trustee under fire for late salaries

3 weeks ago | norran.se | Paul Connolly

Ex-Northvolters face financial difficulties as April salaries remain unpaid, with trustee administrative errors compounding their misery. – Money is really tight, says one former Northvolt employee. – There’s no excuse for how badly this has been handled. "We still haven’t been paid our April salary, which should have been paid on April 25. And we have no idea when it will be paid.