The Local Sweden

School probed for failing to help narcoleptic child

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:03:00 +0100

Sweden's School Inspectorate (Skolinspektionen) has launched an investigation to determine whether a school failed to offer enough support for a boy suffering from chronic narcolepsy.

Christmas spirit moves robber to turn himself in

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:59:00 +0100

An 18-year-old robber caught an unusual case of the Christmas spirit on Wednesday night, turning himself in to the police in Västervik on Sweden’s east coast.

How a Swedish town turned itself around

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:13:00 +0100

When a town faces the prospect of losing a major employer, the fate of an entire community can hang in the balance. But for Västervik, situated on Sweden's east coast in Småland, a factory closure gave a kick-start to the town's entrepreneurial spirit.

Gränsö: get pampered in the great outdoors

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:44:00 +0200

If you're looking to combine a one of Sweden's most beautiful natural landscapes with a bit of luxury, Gränsö could be for you, writes Jennifer Heape.

Baltic yacht race heads for Västervik

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:11:00 +0200

The Baltic Sprint Cup is one of the highlights of the northern European sailing calendar, and in late July the 930-nautical mile race will be heading through Sweden’s most beautiful archipelago to Västervik, on Sweden’s east coast.

A Swedish island idyll

Wed, 20 May 2009 20:59:00 +0200

Ask most Swedes of their idea of an idyllic summer, they won’t talk of the beaches of the south of France or villas in Capri. But then why would they want to leave Sweden when have a stunning coastline on their doorstep, speckled with tens of thousands of picture-perfect islands?

Västervik: Building boats for half a millennium

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:35:00 +0200

The beautiful coastal town of Västervik once built warships for King Gustav I. These days luxury yachts are more in evidence, writes Jennifer Heape.

Failed party trick lands Swedish man in burn unit

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:03:00 +0100

A Swedish man’s attempt to impress his girlfriend on Friday night backfired, putting him in the hospital with serious burn injuries and facing allegations of endangering the public.

Destination of the week: Västervik

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:48:00 +0200

Boasting "Sweden's most beautiful archipelago", the country's largest holiday complex and as much sun as anywhere in Sweden, Västervik is a must for sailors and families.

103-year-old woman puts out bed fire

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 +0200

103-old Ulla Lunbäck is being honoured by emergency workers for having extinguished a fire in the southern Swedish town of Västervik.