Tom Nordlie takes charge of Pors

The latest Vestfold and Telemark news from the past 48 hours has been marked by an urban planning decision at Statens park, the arrival of Tom Nordlie as coach of Pors in Porsgrunn, and a request to halt work on Foynkvartalet, an urban development in central Tønsberg. The two counties of Vestfold and Telemark remain covered separately, in line with the division in effect since 2024.

Vestfold / Telemark news: green light for housing at Statens park

At Statens park, a business district in Tønsberg (Vestfold), local representatives have approved a project including housing and twice the amount of development space, according to Tønsbergs Blad in a publication dated 2 November at 00h. The newspaper cites the argument that “the district deserves much more activity”. The decision falls within the framework of local planning policy and paves the way for the transformation of the site.

The vote is not merely a real estate transaction: it sets a framework for future activity in the district and for the organisation of its spaces. Tønsbergs Blad does not specify the construction timetable or the exact number of housing units in its headline. The defining fact remains the political decision to approve increased density and double the developed area at Statens park. The decision is part of this early week’s Vestfold / Telemark news, alongside sports and heritage stories.

Football: Tom Nordlie takes the helm at Pors in Porsgrunn

Tom Nordlie has signed a 3-year contract with Pors, a 2nd division club based in Porsgrunn, Telemark, according to NRK Vestfold / Telemark. The coach was presented at a press conference. He explains his choice as a desire to "achieve something or develop something" at his age, in his own words as reported by the public broadcaster.

Nordlie also highlights Pors's new facilities, sound finances and many young players. He mentions the possibility of reviving the "Telemarksmodellen", a model that Odd successfully used in the past, and wants to build "piece by piece". His career includes stints at Odd and Viking.

The coach sets no time limit, but says he is not there to finish seventh. During his time at Odd, he led the team from the 2nd to the 1st division (Eliteserien). In Porsgrunn, the stated goal is to develop the club, with no specific timetable. NRK Vestfold / Telemark reports these details as part of its ongoing Vestfold / Telemark news coverage.

Foynkvartalet: Riksantikvaren calls for a halt to work after illegal excavations

Riksantikvaren has called for work at Foynkvartalet to be halted following excavations deemed illegal, according to Tønsbergs Blad. The newspaper quotes the directive: “this must not happen again.” The request concerns a heritage site and comes after unauthorized earthworks.

The case concerns heritage protection in Vestfold and construction site oversight. Tønsbergs Blad does not specify the exact extent of the damage or the planned administrative follow-up in its headline. The request to stop means that work must be suspended pending investigations. This cultural and environmental topic complements the Vestfold / Telemark news from November 1 and 2.

📌 Local briefs

The tax administration has filed for bankruptcy over a debt of nearly 1 million kroner, according to Tønsbergs Blad. The newspaper does not name the entity concerned in its headline.

A teenager fled the police at high speed on an electric scooter before officers found his parents, according to Telemarksavisa on 1 November at 22:00.

Telemarksavisa also revisits a 15-year-old building dispute involving 31 square metres, presented as a local story about planning. Another article from the same newspaper describes a team that still believes in promotion after a near-miss, with the comment “we can achieve miracles”.

In Tønsbergs Blad, a local debate concerns training camps in Spain and the role of the first and second teams, according to a headline published on 2 November. These items remain briefs and do not change the hierarchy of the main news stories.

Sources: NRK Vestfold / Telemark, Tønsbergs Blad, Telemarksavisa, The Local Norway — Period: 01 November 2026 and 02 November 2026