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Late ferry to the outer islands stays through the winter
Infrastructure The harbour council voted on Tuesday to keep the late ferry to the outer islands through the winter, after a petition signed by more than
Community gardens bring pollinators back to city blocks
Environment Small shared gardens are turning overlooked corners into lively habitats for bees, butterflies and neighbours. From the archive
Infrastructure Closed to traffic 23:00–05:00 on 27 and 28 October. Pedestrians and cyclists can still cross.
Why one late ferry matters more than the timetable suggests
Society Three groups depend on the last boat. Without it, they leave early, stay the night, or move.
Northline Rail brings comfortable overnight travel back to three European routes
Travel A new generation of quiet electric sleeper trains makes the journey part of the destination.
Editorials The council did the right thing. Now it should publish the figures and give the islanders a seat at the table.
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Watch: how the battery ferry charges in eight minutes
Technology A full turnaround at the quay, from ramp down to departure.
Review: The Last Keeper is a quiet novel that stays with you
Culture Clara Wennberg writes the weather better than most writers write people, and the people are good too.
Quiz: how well do you know Europe’s islands?
Travel Five questions about ferries, fishing villages and the islands in between.
Morning lake swimming programme draws new generation to open water
Health & Wellness A friendly summer programme combines water safety, gradual training and the quiet pleasure of an early swim.
Sleep clinics test phone-free evening plan with families
Health & Wellness A voluntary trial replaces rigid bans with shared routines designed to make the final hour of the day calmer.
How Vireo Home turns indoor air quality into practical daily choices
Health & Wellness A discreet monitor translates invisible changes in the home into calm, useful guidance.
Old textile mill becomes year-round rehearsal space
Culture A careful conversion gives dancers, musicians and theatre groups an affordable home without erasing the building’s industrial character.
Community ceramics weekend opens studios across the city
Culture Potters are inviting visitors behind the scenes for demonstrations, shared meals and a closer look at contemporary craft.
Hospitals launch shared dashboard to track medicine shortages
Health & Wellness Regional hospitals are pooling pharmacy data so clinicians can see shortages earlier and coordinate safe alternatives before stocks run out.
Inside Aurora Fields: three nights when the Dutch polder became a city of sound
Culture A long-form report from a fictional Dutch festival where careful logistics, difficult weather and an unusually attentive audience made the music feel newly alive.
Women’s cycling league adds scenic countryside stage
Sport The new route combines demanding climbs with village festivals and a finish designed to bring spectators close to the action.
Researchers turn forestry waste into recyclable insulation panels
Science & Research A university materials team has produced rigid insulation panels from forestry fibres that can be separated and reused at the end of a building renovation.
Youth rowing club returns to river with shared boathouse
Sport A rebuilt riverside base brings schools and community crews together after two seasons of temporary training.
Community football evenings expand after popular summer trial
Sport Open evening sessions are giving adults and teenagers a welcoming route back into team sport without the pressure of a full-season commitment.
A secure shared newsroom without surrendering control of your reporting
Technology Civitas Cloud gives independent publishers one protected place for planning, documents and editorial collaboration.
Night ferry adds quiet cabins for families and shift workers
Infrastructure A regional ferry operator is testing simpler quiet cabins and flexible tickets aimed at passengers who use the overnight crossing as part of an ordinary commute.
Independent publishers form shared translation desk
Society Six independent newsrooms are pooling editors and translators to make investigations available across language borders without surrendering editorial control.
Grid operators test flexible power windows for households
Technology A regional electricity trial will offer households lower prices for moving vehicle charging and water heating away from the busiest evening hours.
Nordic ports test shared digital customs lane for small exporters
Business & Economy A fictional customs pilot promises faster paperwork for small exporters moving goods across Nordic ports.
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Old textile mill becomes year-round rehearsal space
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Women’s cycling league adds scenic countryside stage
