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Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:56:55 +0000
Call for post-primary applications to be made before deadline
Parents of primary seven pupils are being asked to ensure they have applied for a post-primary place before the deadline of Wednesday, February 23.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:54:29 +0000
Health Department to 'carefully consider' Living with Covid Plan for England
The Department of Health will carefully consider the UK Government’s Living With COVID Plan for England and its implications for Northern Ireland.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:15:55 +0000
Iceland is selling a Pancake Day bundle for £5
Get everything you need for Pancake Day from Iceland.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:16:20 +0000
Britain’s top 5 holiday destinations – see the list and book flights
Flights to top holiday destinations for 2022.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:02:15 +0000
NHS Covid scam warning issued across the UK
It’s important to remember the NHS and the Government will never ask for personal details.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Captain Preet Chandi visits Enniskillen school
The students from Devenish College welcomed an inspiring guest last week – an avid explorer who trekked across the South Pole.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:11:04 +0000
Suspended sentence for Cavan man who stole lorry batteries
A man who stole lorry batteries from a business in Enniskillen has received a suspended sentence.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:02:12 +0000
Western Trust puts out appeal to free up beds in hospitals
The Western Trust has put out an urgent appeal for family and carers to help support timely discharges as the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) and Altnagelvin remain under significant pressure.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:12:34 +0000
Coronavirus: Mobile vaccine clinic in Fermanagh
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has announced plans for a fresh phase of mobile vaccination clinics over February and March, taking its vaccine programme right into the heart of communities.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:41:29 +0000
Adrian Dunbar reflects on his life and career in new series
Popular UTV series ‘Eamonn Mallie Face to Face with……’ returns tomorrow night (Tuesday) for its fifth series, with the veteran journalist and writer sitting down with actor Adrian Dunbar.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:33:52 +0000
One man taken to hospital following assault in Fermanagh
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after being assaulted in Fermanagh recently.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:07:49 +0000
Storm Franklin: Fermanagh impacted by high winds
Numerous trees have fallen and many residents have been left without electricity as Storm Franklin continues to ravage Fermanagh as yellow weather warning for wind is currently in place.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fivemiletown couple to feature in next episode of Rare Breed
UTV’s hit farming series, ‘Rare Breed - A Farming Year’, continues on Tuesday with the farmers making the most of the better weather after a very wet and cold May.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Áine Murphy raises organ donor Bill’s passage
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy has welcomed the passage of the Organ Donation Bill through its final stage in the Assembly last week.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:16:20 +0000
Storm Franklin UK tracker: How long will Storm Franklin last?
The public have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:18:34 +0000
UK weather: Met Office issues fresh 'threat to life' warning amid Storm Franklin
The severe weather comes just days after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice battered large parts of the UK

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh family grateful for TinyLife support following birth of premature baby
A Fermanagh mum-of-one is grateful for the support she received from the charity TinyLife after the traumatic experience of giving birth prematurely during lockdown.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh Council’s committee chair rejects ‘undemocratic’ criticism
The Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Regeneration and Community Committee, Councillor Victor Warrington, has rejected criticism of his handling of a previous meeting, after some members branded him ‘undemocratic’.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Noelle and Alan Davis' magical Minnie Mouse and farming themed wedding
Surrounded by their family and friends, Noelle McClave married Alan Davis at a unique wedding inspired by their favourite things: Minnie and Mickey Mouse and farming.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Living on the Erne’s shores is a real generation game for Eric, 95, and the Cathcarts
When your family has been living on the shores of Lough Erne for approximately 300 years, it is only natural that they would become involved in such things as boat building and commercial fishing.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Judge did not ‘believe a word’ in Donegal man's contested drink-driving case
A judge said he did not believe a word of what was said by a defendant and witness during a contest over a drink driving charge at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Married dad of four Paul proud to be ordained as a new Deacon
A man with a wife and four children was recently ordained in the Roman Catholic Church as a permanent Deacon.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 22:40:00 +0000
Fermanagh native speaks about life in Australia
Ballinamallard native Leesa McCormick (née Evans) and her husband Gary currently live with their family in Australia.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 22:30:00 +0000
Fermanagh victim of alleged child prostitution issues legal action at the High Court
A woman who was allegedly victim of years of sexual abuse while at a children’s home in Fermanagh has issued legal proceedings against the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT), the Chief Constable of the PSNI and Care (NI) Ltd who managed t...

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Friends of the Cancer Centre fundraising group raise £3,500 in memory of late Fermanagh man
Members of Friends of the Cancer Centre’s Fermanagh fundraising group recently invited their local community to join them in making a donation to the charity, in celebration of the life of Neville Gamble, who passed away on November 8, 2019.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
UUP Councillor's casting vote blocks further answers over PSNI explosives escorts
The casting vote of the Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Policy and Resources Committee has blocked a proposal to seek further answers after members were unhappy with responses around a PSNI decision to provide escorting explosives f...

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh Country music stars shine at NI Country Music Awards
Fermanagh was well represented at the Northern Ireland Country Music Awards 2022, with a number of local Country music stars winning top awards.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Response to care home Covid-19 public inquiry call criticised as ‘fundamentally disrespectful’
Despite Fermanagh and Omagh District Council agreeing a motion supporting the call by Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch for a public inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 in care homes, and advising all Stormont Departments of this position, ...

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
New co-working space in Belcoo officially launched
The Hub at Belcoo Enterprise Centre – a communal co-working space designed to inspire and promote rural economic development, with the aim of supporting local Border area businesses, entrepreneurs and established companies – was officially launch...

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Number of drugs caused death of Fermanagh man, coroner finds
An inquest has found that the cause of death of a Lisbellaw man who died in September, 2019, was poisoning by cocaine, fentanyl, pregabalin and diazepam.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh community bids last farewell to Hazel Johnston
The dark, grey rainclouds that hung heavily over Enniskillen on Wednesday afternoon were reflective of the sadness felt across the Fermanagh community as Hazel Johnston – the late much-loved businesswoman, "the queen of Darling Street" – made her...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen Drama Festival to return with eight plays
AFTER being abruptly cut short in 2020 due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Enniskillen Drama Festival is back this year with eight plays from drama groups from across the island of Ireland.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel considers the BBC's challenges in a changing media landscape
Do your plans for this weekend include tuning in to any BBC programmes on television or radio?

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:20:00 +0000
Penalty points and £500 fine for driver with no insurance
A man who failed to stop at a police checkpoint has been convicted of driving without due care and attention, failing to stop for police, and having no insurance.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh publican welcomes 'beginning of the end' of Covid
A publican has said that Northern Ireland's new changes over Covid-19 rules is “hopefully the beginning of the end”.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:32:00 +0000
Digging into the hoops Fermanagh schools face to get funding
If you ever wondered why the school at the centre of your family’s life still hasn’t seen a new carpet for years, or why there’s still a drip in the science lab, then perhaps this edition of ‘Education Matters’ can help explain it.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:28:24 +0000
PSNI destroy large quantity of drugs seized in Fermanagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Support Team have destroyed a large amount of Class-A, Class-B and Class-C drugs, totalling 85kg in weight, with the drugs' destruction on February 16 coming less than six months since the team's last such drugs burn, whi...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:54:50 +0000
LIVE BLOG: Storm Eunice hits Fermanagh
A live blog as Storm Eunice hits Fermanagh

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:20:00 +0000
Fermanagh Year 14 students glad to be sitting A-Level exams
A-Level, AS-Level and GSCE examinations are planned to go ahead this summer after a two year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:18:48 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and Amazon: UK parcel firms ranked from best to worst
The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:09:13 +0000
Egg chairs from All Round Fun are back – but you’ll need to be quick
Egg chairs - also known as hanging egg chairs or hanging chairs - are among the top home decor trends of 2022.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000
Ivan Henry: Fermanagh businessman's heartbroken family pay tribute
The heartbroken family of the late Johnston ‘Ivan’ Henry have paid tribute to the highly-respected businessman, calling him a “wonderful human being”.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:50:00 +0000
Uninsured Belleek driver thought he was covered
A man who was stopped by police at a road traffic collision was not insured in the car he was driving, a court has heard.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:17:35 +0000
Prison sentence for Enniskillen man who punched elderly man to the ground
A man who hit a 74-year-old man, knocking him to the ground, has been handed a six-month prison sentence.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:43:48 +0000
Irish President highlights lack of progress on education integration in Northern Ireland
Irish president Michael D Higgins has expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress on integration of housing and education in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:20:15 +0000
Protest over rates to be held in Enniskillen at weekend
A protest is to be staged this weekend in Enniskillen in response to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's decision to raise the local district rate again this year.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Ardhowen in Enniskillen readies a diverse range of shows
The Ardhowen Theatre welcomes back Enniskillen Amateur Dramatic Society performing Neil Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite’ at 8pm on Thursday, February 17, Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:51:11 +0000
Have your say on reshaping the North’s adult social care
A public consultation has been launched by the Department of Health around reforms for adult social care in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:16:00 +0000
Enniskillen man spat at partner during domestic incident
A police officer who attended a property in Enniskillen due to a domestic incident was put in a headlock by a man while another was kicked, a court has heard.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:59:43 +0000
Neonatal unit staff crisis at SWAH detailed by Trust
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has said it has been unsuccessful in recruiting specialist neonatal nurses to work in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).



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