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Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:14:36 +0100
Judge describes Fermanagh man’s decision to leave crash scene as an ‘act of immaturity’
A judge has put the decision of a driver – who told the police he “panicked” and left a road crash – down to immaturity on his part, it has been heard.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:05:14 +0100
Who is still in the tory leadership race and latest betting odds
The eight candidates in the running to be the next Prime Minister.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:03:45 +0100
UK weather extreme heat warning: Doctor's health warning and symptoms
There’s a 30% chance Sunday could be the hottest day ever recorded in the UK.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:05:53 +0100
Conservative Party leadership race candidates confirmed - see who's in the running
Shortlist of candidates in the Conservative Party leadership race have now been confirmed - see who's left in the running.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:01:00 +0100
Fermanagh Twelfth of July: Live from the parade in Enniskillen
The Fermanagh Twelfth of July parade is taking place in Enniskillen today. Tune in for live coverage throughout the day.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:28:18 +0100
Two vehicles involved in crash on rural Fermanagh road
One man was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle road traffic collision (RTC) which occurred on the Marble Arch Road, Florencecourt in the early hours of this morning (July 12).

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:33:00 +0100
Service held for grieving farm families
Embrace FARM – the support network helping farm families grieving the loss of a loved one or those injured in accidents and traumas on farms on the island of Ireland – welcomed families in person to its annual remembrance service for the first ti...

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:30:00 +0100
NI Simmental Show: A 'once in a lifetime heifer'
Fermanagh Simmental breeders excelled at the recent NI National Simmental Show at Armagh Show when Scottish judge, Stewart Stronach, selected Ashland Topaz Lopez – bred by Pat and Frank Kelly, Tempo – as the supreme overall champion.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:10:00 +0100
Pharmacists' five years of playing increased role in primary care treatment
A team of General Practice Pharmacists (GPPs) who have helped alleviate GP workload have this month marked five years of assisting GPs.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:31:00 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for their footwear amid UK heatwave
Motoring experts have urged those taking to the roads this this summer to be wary of what they’re wearing.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:32:00 +0100
Tuesday EuroMillions draw £191 million jackpot
There have already been three UK EuroMillions’ jackpot winners this year

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:05:56 +0100
Snapchat won't log in: Is Snapchat down today? What we know so far
Snapchat users were reporting problems with the app on Tuesday afternoon.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:30:00 +0100
DWP issue social media warning to Universal Credit claimants under new crackdown plans
The warning relates to anybody with a social media account as a new 2,000 strong DWP team is launched aiming to crackdown on benefit fraud.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:44:00 +0100
ITV This Morning doctor issues warning over hand, foot and mouth disease this summer
Speaking on This Morning, Dr Sara Kayat appeared on the show this week to share the warning with viewers.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:05:00 +0100
Fermanagh girl Poppy's Platinum poem picks up prize
A Fermanagh girl has been crowned one of the winners of the Department of Education Platinum Jubilee Poetry Competition.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Marie receives her OBE at Windsor Castle
An Enniskillen woman has recently picked up her OBE award from Windsor Castle, following a delay caused by the pandemic.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Brian J. Falconer gets the nod to join Oscars’ Academy
A Fermanagh man is one of 397 artists who have been invited to join The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:57:54 +0100
The Twelfth: Disappointment as assembly field in Tyrone damaged
Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Tom Elliott has expressed his shock and sadness following what he claimed was “sectarian-motivated action” in County Tyrone.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:45:41 +0100
Fermanagh Twelfth: Enniskillen road closures and parking arrangements
Police in Fermanagh are advising visitors to Enniskillen on Tuesday, July 12 to be aware of parking restrictions and road closures in the town due to the County Fermanagh Twelfth of July parade.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:01:13 +0100
New Covid variant: Omicron strain has symptom that affects sufferers when they sleep
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that 2.7 million people in private households are estimated to have had Covid last week.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:25:00 +0100
Soltan learn to apply stickers: How to get Boots UV stickers amid Met Office heat warning
Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:24:28 +0100
Cost of living: Thousands of students using food banks
A third of students were living on less than £50 per month after paying rent and bills, the survey found.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Judge dismisses charges against Fermanagh man in contested case
A judge has dismissed four charges against a man after saying there was a "deep hostility" towards the defendant from some of those giving evidence.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Work of Friends of the Cancer Centre stalwart acknowledged at coffee morning
A coffee morning hosted by Friends of the Cancer Centre in memory of the late Neville Gamble was a roaring success at the weekend.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Communities busy preparing for 2022’s Twelfth celebrations
There will be a new addition to this year’s Twelfth of July celebrations with the inclusion of a new banner for Garvary LOL 448, whose members will proudly display their banner, which includes an image of Garvary Parish Church.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Cancer Fund for Ireland: Rory Best on hand to receive monies raised
A well-known teacher who is battling cancer has paid tribute to all those who donated money to a cancer charity’s fundraising walk.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Traditional Lough Erne cots launch to Fermanagh community’s delight
In memory of the late Fred Ternan, and in celebration of the craftmanship of two local community groups, on Saturday, July 2, the Lough Erne Landscape Partnership (LELP) hosted the launch of handbuilt traditional Fermanagh cots on Lough Erne.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Live Arts Festival: Exciting events lined up
The Fermanagh Live Arts Festival (FLive) committee has announced the dates of this year’s festival and are calling on the people of Fermanagh to keep their diaries free over the first weekend of October for an exciting weekend of music, laughter an...

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
McDonald's 'trick' means customers can get a Big Mac and fries for just £1.99 every time
The Big Mac, the Quarter Pounder, the Chicken Legend, McDonald's is the go-to fast food chain in the country.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead to £2,500 fines
Barbecues and beer gardens could be on the horizon as the summer weather returns.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 07:53:00 +0100
Have your say on future of Fermanagh forests
Forest Service has launched a public engagement regarding forests in West Fermanagh.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Teenagers hurl sectarian abuse at Fermanagh church parade
A local district of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has offered to meet with a group of young adults after their members and band members were subjected to sectarian abuse while on a Church parade.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 07:46:00 +0100
Omagh Show: Results and photos from a great day
The crowds flocked to Omagh Show on Saturday for the agricultural exhibits following the equestrian events on Friday.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Great British Entrepreneur Awards: Fermanagh businessman announced as finalist
Enniskillen based David Donaldson has been recognised as one of the best in the business after being named as a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh councillors want more support for area's GP practices
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have welcomed the announcement that the Western Health and Social Care Trust have taken over Dromore and Trillick GP practice – but warned that more needs to be done.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
BT Group workers in Enniskillen vote in favour of strike action
BT Group workers, including call centre workers in Enniskillen, have voted in favour of the first national call centre strike in British history.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Devenish Island: Fermanagh sailor frustrated by locked toilet facilities
A local sailor who recently visited Devenish Island with visitors from abroad was shocked to discover that the toilet facilities on the island were not accessible.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Amazon Prime Day 2022? How to sign up for huge Amazon sale for free
Amazon Prime Day is a multi-day sale hosted by the global online retailer.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis 'feels sick' as he reveals 'horrendous' energy bill price hike this year
UK households could be in for an even bigger shock than expected this winter according the Money Saving Expert.

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
RSPCA issue 'silent killer' warning to UK dog owners this weekend amid Met Office forecast
Forecasters predict a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:30:37 +0100
Crash on rural Fermanagh road
Emergency services are currently on scene at a road traffic collision on the Boa Island Road. Police are requesting motorists seek an alternative route as the road is currently closed whilst the agencies are in attendance. Follow our live blog for up...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:29:00 +0100
Enniskillen man in court on multiple domestic abuse charges
An Enniskillen man has been refused bail on multiple domestic abuse allegations after a judge considered him a danger to women.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:31:13 +0100
'Infatuated' Tyrone man becomes first to be charged under new stalking legislation
A 45-year-old County Tyrone man has become the first person to be charged under the new Protection from Stalking Act Northern Ireland 2022, which received Royal Assent in April.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:36:56 +0100
Fermanagh Border area thefts: Stolen goods recovered following investigation
Approximately 25 plastic forklift crates as well as some 70 plus suspected stolen power tools have been recovered by PSNI District Support Team officers as a result of an investigation and searches in relation to thefts and burglaries in the Fermanag...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:16:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council: £2m cost per year to keep streets clean
The cost of keeping the streets clean around the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area has been revealed as a shocking £2m per year.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Twelfth of July: Parade returns to Rossnowlagh tomorrow
The rolling hills of County Donegal and a magnificent coastline provide the backdrop for tomorrow's popular Rossnowlagh parade

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:04:51 +0100
Bird Flu: Guidance issued following discovery of dead wild birds
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is encouraging the public not to pick up or touch any dead or injured wild birds.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:14:00 +0100
A quiet Fermanagh graveyard yields lots of rich history
Aghalurcher church and graveyard, just outside Lisnaskea, holds plenty of history both above and below the earth, not only as a place of burial for different faiths – but a scene of murder amongst families.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:05:00 +0100
Royal Mint launches new 50p coin with hidden codes to honour Alan Turing
It is the first time the mathematician’s life and work have been marked on an official UK coin, with gold, silver and base metal versions available.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Omagh District Council to contact Fibrus over apparent ‘stand-off’
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to write to broadband provider Fibrus and the Forest Service to ascertain why there is an apparent “stand-off” preventing some householders from having the facility installed.



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