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Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:11:39 +0100
Primark change to fitting rooms sees customers threaten boycott
Primark has announced a major change to its stores which has seen some backlash on Twitter.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:13:00 +0100
Man who drank beer after work was involved in four car crash
A Pettigo man who decided to drink beer after finishing work and was involved in a road traffic collision has been banned from driving for 18 months.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:20:00 +0100
Police believed Cyril McGuiness was having panic attack, jury told
A 55-year-old man who died after having a cardiac arrest during an early morning police raid was initially thought to be having a panic attack, an inquest jury has heard.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:08:00 +0100
Deferred sentencing for woman caught driving three times with no licence or insurance
A woman who was caught driving with no insurance or driving licence three times in just over three months has had her sentencing deferred until the new year.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Adrian Dunbar calls for general election ‘as soon as possible’
Line Of Duty star Adrian Dunbar has said he believes there should be a general election “as soon as possible” because there is a “paucity of leadership”.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:57:00 +0100
New Covid symptom expert warns is 'more common than loss of smell' as UK cases rise
Covid experts are reporting a new dominant symptom which appears to be more common than the loss of taste or smell.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:31:05 +0100
Ireland film premiere of 'The Quiet Shuffling of Feet' to be screened in Manorhamilton
A documentary first screened in the Fermanagh Live Arts Festival (FLive) will receive its Ireland premiere in the Glens Centre Manorhamilton on Thursday, October 6.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:56:00 +0100
Quality Street scraps colourful wrappers ahead of Christmas rush
Customers who are stocking up on the sweet selections for Christmas and New Year will begin to see the change in the coming weeks.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:55:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons shoppers issued warning over food price hikes
UK commercial energy prices have rocketed over the past year, accelerated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:55:05 +0100
Tesco shopper reveals how Tesco Clubcard users can get 'free lunch' with Costa coffee
A TikTok user revealed how she managed to get a 'free lunch' when grabbing a coffee.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:07:10 +0100
Positive Ageing Month: Showband exhibition now on display in library
As part of Positive Ageing Month, Enniskillen Library is inviting the people of the area to remember their Dance Hall Days.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:02:00 +0100
Virgin, BT and Sky broadband customers issued WiFi warning amid soaring energy bills
Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:11:09 +0100
Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy to pay Coleen Rooney's £1.5m legal costs
In conclusion to the 'Wagatha Christie' trial, Rebekah Vardy will now pay for Coleen Rooney's legal costs

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:58:32 +0100
Fermanagh road reopened following closure due to crash
The Tempo Road, Enniskillen has now reopened following closure in both directions due to a road traffic collision which occurred this morning (Monday, October 3).

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Cyril McGuinness who collapsed during police raid died from heart disease, inquest told
A 55-year-old man who collapsed during a police raid and later died of a cardiac event had no marks on his body to suggest he had been restrained excessively, an inquest jury has heard.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:13:00 +0100
Police receive over 100 reports a month of coercive control since new legislation in Northern Ireland
A rising number of domestic abuse offences, with controlling and coercive behaviours are being recorded in Northern Ireland, since new laws came into force in February 2022.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:07:00 +0100
Fermanagh obituary: Mr. Michael Reihill
The death of Mr. Michael Reihill, Barnhill, Lisnaskea on September 1 in the South West Acute Hospital evoked sadness among the local and wider community.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:47:00 +0100
FLive: Iona Sound to transport Enniskillen audience to 'wild places north of here' through music
As part of this year's exciting and eclectic programme of festival events, FLive is thrilled to welcome Iona Sound, one of Ireland's most acclaimed music trios, to perform at the Ardhowen Theatre on Saturday, October 8 at 7.30pm.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:21:55 +0100
Man who exposed Jimmy Savile on ITV says there is another 'untouchable' paedophile in UK
"He will die in due course and then the floodgates will open in the same way they did with Savile."

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:37:00 +0100
FLive: Screening of 'Licorice Pizza' presented by Fermanagh Film Club
This year's FLive festival opens with a special screening of the coming of age comedy drama, 'Licorice Pizza', presented by Fermanagh Film Club in the South West College Erne Campus, Enniskillen on Thursday, October 6 starting at 7pm.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:31:12 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Council announce details of Hallowe'en Fireworks event in Enniskillen
Be your supernatural self and have a spooktacular time at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Hallowe'en Fireworks event at 6pm on Monday, October 31.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:44:00 +0100
Inniskillings Museum in Enniskillen host members of the Dutch Military
The Inniskillings Museum was delighted to host a special visit from members of the Dutch military on Friday, September 16. The visit, organised by Curator Maeve Cadden and Cooneen Group representative Jennifer Graham, introduced the guests to Co. Fer...

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 07:15:00 +0100
Lakeland Dairies appoint new Chief Executive Designate
The Board of Lakeland Dairies has announced Colin Kelly as the new Group CEO Designate. He is currently Managing Director for Trading and Member Relations at Ornua.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bishop of Clogher enthroned in St. Macartin's Cathedral
The Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, The Right Rev. Dr. Ian Ellis, was enthroned to St. Macartin’s Cathedral on Sunday evening.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:44:00 +0100
AWARE to host Colour Run at Share Discovery Village, Lisnaskea
AWARE NI will be holding its ‘brightest event of the year’ in Lisnaskea later this month with their first ever Colour Run.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:30:00 +0100
Over £2,000 raised for Air Ambulance from tractor run
Local volunteers, Hazel and Albert McClelland of Air Ambulance NI receiving a cheque for £2175.Proceeds of a very well organised and supporteed tractor run in Donagh. An extra £130 was received after the presentation. Air Ambulance would like to th...

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 07:50:00 +0100
Plenty of deals for businesses at massive ploughing event
Agricultural businesses from Fermanagh and surrounding counties reported a busy week with enquiries and sales at the National Ploughing Championships held over three days in Co. Laois last week.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 07:45:00 +0100
Fermanagh expat Jim turns 100 – and is one of the last to get The Queen’s well wishes
A Fermanagh expat has proudly celebrated his 100th birthday in Australia – and not only that, he is one of the last people in the world whose remarkable birthday was celebrated with a little help from Queen Elizabeth II.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 07:38:00 +0100
Bosphorus swim: Enniskillen man swims back from Asia to Europe
Enniskillen swimmer Hazlett Keers recently completed the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim Race – an open water swim event between Asia and Europe, which took place in Istanbul on Sunday, August 21.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 06:18:00 +0100
Fermanagh Irish dancer to compete at World Championships in Montreal after winning British and Irish National titles
A young Irish dancer from Fermanagh will compete in the Irish Dancing World Championships in Montreal, Canada next year after being crowned British and Irish National Champion, as well as Ulster Champion.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 20:30:00 +0100
Fermanagh man urges people to sign-up for Organ Donor Register
A Fermanagh man who received the gift of life through organ donation has issued an appeal for more people to join the Organ Donor Register.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:46:00 +0100
Culture Night Fermanagh: Community celebrates arts and heritage of county
Across Fermanagh, a number of groups celebrated Culture Night last Friday, September 23 by hosting free events and activities in celebration of the arts, culture, heritage and creativity of the local community.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:11:00 +0100
Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 16:11:00 +0100
UK drivers could face £10,000 fines for simple mistake in colder months
Of the 10% of MOT fails due to tyres, worn down treads is the number one reported issue.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:57:00 +0100
Using style to go the extra mile for charity with Enniskillen fashion show in aid of Air Ambulance NI
Karisma Boutique in Enniskillen are using style to go the extra mile for charity with a fashion show in aid of Air Ambulance NI.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:50:00 +0100
People came running to help celebrate Shirley’s life
The Enniskillen Model Primary School Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA)’s 5k Run and Walk in memory of the late Shirley Rowland – a much-loved colleague and friend who passed away on October 30, 2020 – was a huge success, with around 350 part...

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:27:00 +0100
£100 oil payment is 'an insult' says local supplier
A local home heating oil supplier has said the £100 oil payment being suggested by the UK government for all homes in Northern Ireland is "an insult".

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:23:00 +0100
Fermanagh: £9 million investment complete at Killyhevlin Water Treatment Works
NI Water welcomed Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd on Thursday last (September 22) to view two major projects that have been recently completed in counties Fermanagh and Tyrone.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:21:00 +0100
Variety of events lined up for Positive Ageing Month in Fermanagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and lead partners, the Western Health and Social Care Trust, Public Health Agency and South West Age Partnership, are working together to promote Positive Ageing Month throughout the Council area as it runs all th...

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:21:00 +0100
Fermanagh man completing 104-mile charity running challenge in memory of late friend
Fermanagh man Alan Taylor is currently undertaking a 104 mile charity running challenge in memory of his close friend Marius Beattie who passed away earlier this year.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:09:00 +0100
TikTok mum reveals how you can save hundreds this Christmas by banning three things
Parents across the UK will be worried ahead of the festive season as the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to bite.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:49:29 +0100
Motorists advised to avoid the area following crash in Fermanagh
Motorists are advised to avoid the Irvinestown Road near Cherrymount Roundabout in Enniskillen following a road traffic collision this afternoon (September 30).

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:48:13 +0100
Police appeal for information following a fatal two vehicle crash in Tyrone
Police are appealing for information following a fatal two vehicle road traffic collision in the Curr Road area of Beragh on Wednesday, September 28.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:08:00 +0100
Erne Area WI celebrate 90 years in province with special displays
The Erne Area of the Women’s Institute (WI) is celebrating 90 years of the WI in the province. Erne Area members are celebrating with special displays across the county with displays in Enniskillen, Irvinestown and Lisnaskea libraries.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:01:00 +0100
Raymond remembered as family and friends scale Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick was a sea of blue and white on Saturday as family, friends and neighbours of the late Kinawley man Raymond McKenna scaled the mountain in his honour.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:52:36 +0100
Kyle Lafferty facing 10-match ban after alleged use of sectarian language
Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty could face a 10-match ban after he admitted letting himself and his club down over his alleged use of sectarian language.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:10:00 +0100
When do the clocks go back UK? Do we gain an hour in October?
Here is everything you need to know about clock changes in the UK in 2022.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:10:00 +0100
Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation
The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:49:00 +0100
The decision to lift fracking ban in England condemned locally
Following the decision by the new Prime Minister’s government to lift the ban on fracking in England, the move has been condemned by those opposed to the practice locally.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Bus Éireann customer travelling from Enniskillen to Dublin Airport 'let down' by service
A passenger of Bus Éireann has aired his frustration at being "let down" by the bus company whilst en route to Dublin Airport from Enniskillen which resulted in him having to pay a substantial amount of money for a taxi to complete his journey.



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