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Tue, 11 May 2021 08:48:00 +0100
Suspected Class A drugs factory uncovered in Tyrone
Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately £500,000 following a search in the Fintona area yesterday (May 10).

Mon, 10 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Ladies Circle complete Three Peaks One Day challenge
Local women’s group, Enniskillen Ladies Circle, were blessed with beautiful sunny weather for their Three Peaks Peaks One Day Challenge which raised funds for Fermanagh Women’s Aid.

Mon, 10 May 2021 19:00:20 +0100
Cavan man driving in North was banned in Republic of Ireland
A 27-YEAR-OLD Cavan man was handed a driving ban in Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday after he was found to be driving in Northern Ireland with no insurance and no driving licence while being banned from driving in the Republic of Ireland.

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:30:31 +0100
Fermanagh man tried to headbutt officer following arrest
A 24-YEAR-OLD man who told police to "f**k off" and tried to headbutt one of them while they responded to an incident at a house in Derrygonnelly has had his sentence deferred for six months.

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:31:48 +0100
Prince Philip: Council presents book of condolences
Following the recent death of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council opened an online book of condolence to afford the people of the district the opportunity to convey messages of sympathy to...

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:23:09 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Accused gives evidence of how he tried to save wife
The trial of Stephen McKinney heard today (Monday) of his own frantic attempts to save the young wife he is accused of murdering during their family boating holiday four years ago.

Mon, 10 May 2021 14:56:30 +0100
Asda announce major changes coming to every UK store
The report interviewed 3,000 customers and found that shoppers had three priorities.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:01:33 +0100
Fermanagh man's remand in custody for child sexual assault 'unfair', Judge rules
Despite strong police objections, a County Fermanagh man charged with sexually assaulting his ex-partner’s child, has been granted bail with a judge ruling it would be: “unfair to remand the accused in custody.”

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The future plans of Lough Erne Landscape Partnership to be revealed at seminar
The Lough Erne Landscape Partnership has reflected on its work in Fermanagh as it undertakes a mid-term review.

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:53:31 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Practical driving test booking system reopens for all customers
The online booking system for practical driving tests has opened to all remaining customers today (May 10).

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Integrated Primary School raises over £2,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Walking around the world is no easy task but the pupils, staff, and parents at the Enniskillen Integrated Primary School made it look easy as they raised £2,660 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Sun, 09 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Kathryn Homes takes over Fermanagh care home Meadow View
ENNISKILLEN care home Meadow View Senior Living has been officially taken over by a new company to enhance "standards of care delivered".

Sun, 09 May 2021 12:10:34 +0100
12 insider hacks that could save you £300 a year shopping online
Personal finance experts have uncovered 12 hacks to save you money when shopping online.

Sun, 09 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster: Enniskillen Castle illuminated to mark anniversary
ENNISKILLEN Castle was illuminated purple last Monday, April 26, to mark 35 years from the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster.

Sun, 09 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Northern Ireland centenary: Fermanagh politicians look to the future
THE Centenary celebrations of the formation of Northern Ireland and the Partition of Ireland was one of the many casualties of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 09 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh road temporarily closed following collision
A road in Ballinamallard was temporarily closed on Saturday due to a road traffic collision.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
A historic home of faith that is also adapting to keep up with modern needs
WHILE the current Methodist church stands proudly at Darling Street, Enniskillen, this was not the site of the original chapel.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
More domiciliary care workers carers needed in Fermanagh
The home care sector in Fermanagh is under stress as a Western Trust media briefing revealed a major shortfall in domiciliary care workers in parts of Fermanagh.

Sat, 08 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh family raising awareness of Huntington's Disease
The wife of an Enniskillen man with a lesser-known terminal illness is speaking out to raise awareness of the disease which has greatly impacted both of their lives.

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:10:00 +0100
Enniskillen SWC: Painstakingly recording the rise and rise of a new campus
FOR two and a half years, one photographer has been keeping a close eye on the development of the new South West College (SWC) Erne Campus building.

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Littering in Fermanagh: Only 21 per cent of complaints result in fines
IN THE past three years in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area there has been 1,226 complaints of littering/fly-tipping, or illegal dumping, with 268 fixed penalty notices issued.

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Late Fermanagh man's family in call to support Cancer Research shop
THE mother, wife and son of the late Alex Wilson, who passed away from brain cancer earlier this year, are delivering some much needed donations to Enniskillen’s Cancer Research UK shop as it gets back to business following the easing of coronaviru...

Fri, 07 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Doctor to the stars and Fermanagh native Dr Patrick Treacy launches new book
A FERMANAGH-born surgeon has released his latest memoir.

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:28:09 +0100
Be prepared to pay over the odds if you're planning a holiday this summer
Pent-up demand and fewer aeroplanes in service mean that the cost of going abroad will increase in the coming weeks.

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: One place, two parts of a community, but far more than a single story
I remember watching a young Nigerian woman who gave a Ted talk broadcast on Youtube called ‘The danger of the single story’.

Fri, 07 May 2021 15:15:08 +0100
Covid-19 vaccination: 135,000 doses successfully administered
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has hit another milestone this week with the news that its vaccination teams have successfully administered its 135,000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fri, 07 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Arlene Foster: The rise and fall of leader turned on by her party at the end
ARLENE Foster’s tenure at the head of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) could not have started off any better. The Assembly elections in 2016, just months after she became leader, saw the DUP return 38 seats – a repeat of the party’s best-eve...

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:17:21 +0100
Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine: Blood clot symptoms to look out for
Under-40s will now be offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as a precaution.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:04:26 +0100
Under-40s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca jab amid blood clot fears
The policy has previously applied to those under 30 but the age threshold has been raised.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Annoyance as many Fermanagh businesses still unable to open
There was frustration across Fermanagh on Friday (April 30) as a number of pubs, bars and restaurants that were set to reopen with outdoor space were told at the eleventh hour that their premises did not comply with the coronavirus restrictions.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Buttermarket Enniskillen: Repaving works start as retail reopens
Repaving of the courtyard in the Buttermarket, Enniskillen started this week – just four days after non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality businesses were permitted to reopen, leaving business owners in the area frustrated by the timing.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Investigation into alleged police murder bid closed
BBC Local Democracy has learned an investigation into the alleged attempted murder of a police officer at his Co. Fermanagh home last year has been quietly closed, and that a male arrested in the aftermath is no longer suspected of involvement.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Jemma Dolan tables Assembly motion on Enniskillen bypass
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has tabled a debate in the Assembly calling on the Minister for Infrastructure to act upon the Enniskillen by-pass and the A4 upgrade.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:25:45 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Trial hears of efforts to revive mum of two
A murder trial heard on Thursday of the efforts to revive mum of two Lu Na McKinney whose lifeless body was dragged from the waters of Lower Lough Erne four years ago.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:22:06 +0100
Tesco warns Clubcard members ahead of May 31 deadline
Tesco has around 19 million Clubcard members across the UK.

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:51:46 +0100
NISRA latest stats show three new deaths in Northern Ireland
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that three deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week 24th April to 30th April 2021.

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:24:11 +0100
Fermanagh tourism: New initiative launched for Devenish Island
A NEW initiative to develop authentic, marketable experiences for Devenish Island as a tourism destination has been launched.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Sean Lynch pays tribute to man alleged to have shot Arlene Foster's father
A FERMANAGH South Tyrone MLA has paid tribute to an IRA volunteer who is accused by First Minister Arlene Foster of trying to kill her father.

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Artist Eimear Campbell has a free and atmospheric approach to landscapes
BELFAST-based Fermanagh artist Eimear Campbell has both photography skills and a way with a paintbrush.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:11:46 +0100
Three fatal fires recorded in Northern Ireland in eight days
NORTHERN Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) is appealing to anyone who has concerns about home fire safety to contact them, with the NIFRS move following the deaths of three people who tragically lost their lives in accidental fires over the ...

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Noelle speaks to artists about mental health as part of NI Mental Health Arts Festival
FERMANAGH artist and arts ambassador Noelle McAlinden is hosting a special edition of her new series, ‘The Art of Conversation’, as part of the upcoming NI Mental Health Arts Festival (NIMHAF).

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:35:05 +0100
India Covid-19 variant confirmed in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health has been notified by the Public Health Agency of seven confirmed cases of the VUI B.1.617.2 (India) Coronavirus variant in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:25:33 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: No new deaths recorded
In Thursday’s daily update from the Department of Health there were two new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC). It brings the total to 5,957.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:11:00 +0100
One man cut from vehicle and taken to hospital following crash in Fermanagh
One man had to be cut out of a vehicle and was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in the Tempo area on Wednesday (May 5).

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Retailers welcome reopening of business in Enniskillen
There was delight last Friday as retailers who sell non-essential goods were once again able to re-open.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Live Here, Love Here grant scheme for communities returns
LIVE Here Love Here has announced the return of its small grants scheme in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:49:48 +0100
Darkness Into Light Lisnaskea: Supporters to take part in alternative sunrise event
THIS year, as people cannot gather together for the Oak Healthy Living Centre's usual Darkness Into Light fundraising and awareness event in Lisnaskea, organisers are asking all supporters to don their yellow t-shirts – old or new – and take p...

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:05:00 +0100
Enniskillen man returned for trial over a series of drugs charges
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been returned for trial on a series of drug charges.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:02:17 +0100
Every lockdown rule change you need to know before May 17
This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:59:49 +0100
Fermanagh man returned for trial as judge dismisses challenge over evidence
A COUNTY Fermanagh man accused of perverting the course of justice has been returned for trial, after a judge dismissed a challenge around some police evidence.



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