Fagersta

Multiple oil spills have affected Kolbäcksån in Fagersta, with the municipality working to trace the source as the cause remains unclear.

A grocery store in Fagersta sold corn puffs that were 16 years old after relabeling them with a new best-before date. The incident has sparked media attention and a food inspection.

Ward 1 at the hospital in Fagersta has undergone a renovation that converted multi-bed rooms into single rooms and added new facilities, following years of delays and a proposal to close the ward. The renovation cost 20 million kronor, with additional maintenance work totaling 19 million kronor.

The Finnish department at the Solliden special accommodation in Fagersta will close in the fall of 2026, according to municipal sources. The decision has raised concerns among relatives about language barriers for elderly residents.