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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Investigator who worked on searches for 'Disappeared' honoured with MBE
An investigator who has worked on painstaking searches for those murdered and secretly buried by paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland is to become an MBE.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:13:44 +0100
Jeffrey Donaldson denies meeting alleged victim in 1990s to 'nip allegations in bud'
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied that he attended a meeting in the 1990s with an alleged victim to nip her claims of sexual abuse against him “in the bud”.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:49:00 +0100
Man who caused death of four friends in car accident dies
A Newtownbutler man who was jailed for causing the deaths of four of his friends in a car crash has died.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:33:33 +0100
Former Kesh resident remembered for her 'zest for life'
The community of Kesh is mourning following the passing of former resident, Henrietta Wisbey.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:13:03 +0100
Fermanagh native honoured at Royal College of Nursing awards
An Enniskillen native who recently retired from an assistant director role at the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has been awarded the 'Director of Nursing Award' from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:18:47 +0100
Charity skydive in honour of 'wonderful' Mickey McPhillips
A charity skydive is being planned in memory of Newtownbutler photographer, historian and community man, Mickey McPhillips, who would have been celebrating his 60th birthday in August.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:43:59 +0100
Four curlew chicks hatch after eggs recovered from wildfire
Four Curlew chicks have successfully hatched after their eggs were rescued from a wildfire on Sliabh Beagh earlier this year, in what conservationists have described as a major boost for one of Ireland's most threatened bird species.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:25:42 +0100
Why farmers should consider adding white clover to grass swards
Incorporating white clover into grass swards can help reduce fertiliser inputs while maintaining performance.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:17:51 +0100
Man in his 30s arrested after body found in house close to Fermanagh Border
A man has been arrested after a body was found in a house close to the Fermanagh Border.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:11:51 +0100
Sean McCauley: 'Boom and bust' is not sustainable for the farming industry
The beef sector needs stability and profitability at a level that would allow suckler farmers to succeed and finishers to then be able to make their margin.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:40 +0100
Enniskillen hotel named third best in the UK by TripAdvisor
An Enniskillen hotel has been named as the third best in the UK by TripAdvisor.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:53:32 +0100
New homes proposed for rural hamlet in Fermanagh
A planning application has been submitted to extend a housing development in the rural hamlet of Springfield, Co. Fermanagh.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100
All the Fermanagh and Tyrone residents recognised in King's Birthday Honours
A number of people from Fermanagh and Tyrone have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List for their outstanding contributions to community life, public service, peacebuilding and local history.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100
Enniskillen clergymen say OBEs belong to all who choose 'friendship over suspicion'
Two Enniskillen clergymen have said their OBEs belong not to them, but to all those across Fermanagh who choose “friendship over suspicion, encounter over separation and hope over fear”.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:07:43 +0100
Facebook and Instagram down as users report being logged out of accounts
Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users have reported widespread issues, with many unable to access accounts or load content during the outage.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:22:16 +0100
Police appeal for information on missing man last seen in Clabby
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a missing man who was last seen in the Clabby area on Thursday evening.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:01:45 +0100
19 rural social homes to be built in Fermanagh with nearly £4m invested
Nineteen new social homes are to be delivered in Irvinestown and Maguiresbridge as part of an ongoing investment in rural housing across the Fermanagh and Omagh district.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:41:23 +0100
Farming: All the action from around the sale rings
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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:39:29 +0100
Police say no report made over social media claim of rubber bullet fired in Moygashel
The PSNI have not received any reports of a pellet or a rubber bullet being shot through the window of a car in Moygashel.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:47:49 +0100
Chief Executive of Early Years receives OBE for services to education
Pauline Walmsley, Chief Executive of Early Years, recently attended an investiture at Windsor Castle, where she was formally appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:03:59 +0100
Fermanagh business announced as finalist in ALDI competition
Fermanagh-based business, Embark Protein, has been named among the nine finalists in ALDI’s Grow with ALDI 2026 programme.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:06:56 +0100
Jeffrey Donaldson insists sexual abuse allegations are 'simply not true'
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he is “crystal clear” that an allegation he raped an alleged victim when she was a child is “simply not true”.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:48:31 +0100
Fermanagh business leaders condemn anti-immigration violence and warn of economic hit
Fermanagh’s business leaders have united to condemn recent violence, disorder and intimidation across Northern Ireland and warned it would have a huge impact on community relations and the local economy.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:24:32 +0100
Older residents offered help with rent and rates
Older people across Fermanagh are being asked to check if they could receive help with housing costs, including rent or rates, through the Housing Benefit scheme.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:20:07 +0100
Workers at Fermanagh-based sawmill to take strike action over pay
Union members at an Enniskillen-based sawmill are preparing to take strike action next week.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0100
Former councillor dismisses election rumours - but not a political return
A former Sinn Féin councillor has spoken publicly to dispel rumours that he intends to stand as an "independent health candidate" in future elections.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0100
'It's a privilege': The RSPB's Nancy Reed on the joy of working for nature
For Nancy Reed, a love of wildlife began long before she embarked on a career in conservation.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0100
Man accused of child grooming and possessing indecent images
An Enniskillen man is accused of a raft of charges, including making and possessing indecent photographs of children and sexual communication with a child.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +0100
Laurence Speight: How our everyday choices fuel environmental destruction
Although we live in an integrated world, as the disruption to the global oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz show, we don’t seem to realise that when we buy food, cosmetics, cleaning products and pet food that we are almost contribut...

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:12:00 +0100
'We cannot thank you enough': Family's gratitude as Catherine makes progress
The family of a young girl living with a rare genetic condition have shared an uplifting update on her progress, revealing how months of intensive therapy have helped her achieve milestones that once seemed out of reach.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
What iconic BBC Springwatch at Crom Castle has highlighted about Fermanagh
For three weeks this spring, Fermanagh has found itself in the primetime spotlight as BBC Springwatch set up camp at Crom Estate on the shores of Upper Lough Erne.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
How risk is being rewarded for Enniskillen barbers celebrating a year in business
Two Enniskillen barbers are celebrating a successful first year in business after taking a leap of faith and launching their own business.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Woman fears she could die before reaching top of neurology waiting list
A Tyrone woman has expressed fears that Northern Ireland's neurology waiting lists have become so lengthy that she may never live to see a consultant.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:24:56 +0100
What Nan McAdam (100) can teach us about humanity
In a week when images of burning streets and fear once again emerged from Belfast, where racist violence and disorder have cast a shadow over this place, the story of Nan McAdam from Newtownbutler could not feel more important.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:02:24 +0100
Council urged to respond to NIHE consultations
Councillor Córa Corry (Sinn Féin) has urged Mid Ulster District Council officers to take part in two NI Housing Executive consultation exercises aimed at protecting social housing stock and affording greater financial protection to tenants.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:57:42 +0100
Concerns over NIHE Window Replacement Programme delays
Councillor Clement Cuthbertson has called on the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) to take into consideration contractors’ ability to deliver work on schedule during the tendering process, and not limit themselves to awarding contracts to applicants who ...

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:53:12 +0100
Littering and fly-tipping social media plea
Councillor James Burton has called on Mid Ulster District Council to harness the power of social media to raise awareness about littering and fly-tipping – an issue which farmers are acutely aware of.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:49:12 +0100
Weeds issue remains at resurfaced Castledawson Roundabout
Councillor Anne Forde has welcomed the fact that the Castledawson Roundabout has been resurfaced, and she is now calling for the weeds issue to be addressed to improve the appearance of what is a major landmark for passing traffic in Mid Ulster.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Nathan Carter, Philomena Begley and more attend iconic Nan McAdam's 100th
Newtownbutler came together in style this week to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Nan McAdam marked her 100th birthday with a night to remember, organised by members of the local women’s group, Girls Allowed.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:48:51 +0100
Arrest warrant after courthouse scalding accused fails to appear in court
Corie McKenna (34) from Sheskin Park, Greysteel is charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possessing of an offensive weapon namely a kettle of boiling water with intent to commit an indicta...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:09:57 +0100
Staff concerns over long waits and low morale in SWAH surgery report
A report into the removal of Emergency General Surgery (EGS) at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has revealed staff concerns about "long waits", "poor staff morale" and "compromised privacy and dignity".

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:46:49 +0100
Organisers of popular Donegal festival owed €283,100 after platform collapse
Organisers of the Rory Gallagher International Festival in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, say they are owed €283,100 following the closure of ticketing platform Tickets.ie.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:25 +0100
Search continues on Lough Erne for missing woman as days pass
Since last Friday, June 5, Castle Archdale has seen scores of men and women setting off from the boat-hire marina in search of Lyndsey Rankin, the Castlederg woman who was last sighted at 9.30 that morning in the same vicinity.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:28:28 +0100
Police probe anti-social behaviour in Enniskillen by gang of youths
Police in Enniskillen are investigating anti-social behaviour in the Riverside area of the town last weekend.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:46:46 +0100
All Translink bus services suspended with no departures after 5pm
Translink have suspended all bus services this evening with protests likely to take place again.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:12:28 +0100
Country star films new music video in Enniskillen
Claudia Buckley has teased her new ‘summer anthem’ after filming the music video for it in Enniskillen.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:38 +0100
Unannounced RQIA inspection identifies concerns within Western Trust pathways
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) has identified a number of concerns within the Western Health and Social Care Trust's emergency surgery pathways, despite acknowledging progress made since the temporary suspension of Emergency ...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:14:54 +0100
Ballinamallard parents and teachers take great leap for good cause
Parents and teachers of Ballinamallard Primary School took a leap of faith by embarking on the Europa Abseil on June 7 for a meaningful cause supporting both Children’s Cancer Fund and Ballinamallard Primary School.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:59:58 +0100
Fermanagh native McKenna leaves football despite links with Fulham
Kieran McKenna's extraordinary journey from the fields of Fermanagh to the Premier League has taken another significant step after his departure from Ipswich Town, with Fulham linked with one of the most highly-rated young managers in British...

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:38:01 +0100
Bernadette McAliskey: Half-ban on Lough Neagh eels leaves fishermen high and dry
Last Thursday, DAERA Minister announced a ‘closure of the yellow eel fishery for three years’ beginning with this year’s fishing season. He has also permitted continuation of the silver eel fishery, limited to a total catch of 25 tonnes

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