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Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Brexit teething issues bite as Mannok faces aftermath
BUSINESSES in Northern Ireland had to wait until the eleventh hour of Brexit negotiations to see how they would operate after January 1, 2021.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Hospital patients with Covid-19 could double in next week – warning
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) has projected that the number of Covid-19 patients in their hospitals could double in the next week as they continue to deal with “extreme pressures” at their hospitals .

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Additional administrative work one of the impacts of new changes to trade post-Brexit says Fermanagh businesses
TWO weeks into post-Brexit life, it is starting to become clear how the new changes are affecting businesses in Northern Ireland (NI) with regards to trade, with additional administrative work and delays being some of the key issues raised.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Green awards linked to Enniskillen Model Primary School
ENNISKILLEN Model Primary School has once again been awarded a prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag by the environmental charity, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:50:34 +0000
Three properties 'ransacked' during spate of burglaries in Fermanagh
PSNI detectives are appealing for information following a number of burglaries reported in the Brookeborough area of Fermanagh yesterday afternoon (Friday, January 15).

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Staff 'exhausted' but coping in South West Acute Hospital
AFTER months of relentless work fighting the Coronavirus, the South West Acute Hospital's (SWAH) Emergency Department (ED) Manager, Sister Julie Collins, says “staff are exhausted but coping well” as Western Trust chiefs predict an extreme surge ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Domestic abuse victims encouraged to ‘Ask for ANI’ at pharmacies
Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister Naomi Long have welcomed a new scheme launched by the UK Government for victims of domestic abuse to discretely seek help through pharmacies.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Spectre of cancellation hangs over cancer care
IF COVID-19 admissions to hospitals in the Western Trust continue to rise as projected, it may lead to the cancellation of cancer surgeries.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Aisling Centre's Hope, Healing and Growth virtual event reaches almost 1,000 people from across Fermanagh and beyond
THE Aisling Centre's fourth Hope, Healing and Growth event, which was held for the first time as a virtual day of inspiration on Saturday, January 9, brought an inspiring programme of talks and presentations to almost 1,000 people in Fermanagh and fa...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
£10.6million support scheme for wet pubs rolled out
THE Department for the Economy's 'Wet Pubs Business Support Scheme' started being rolled out on Monday (January 11), with the aim to provide £10.6m in support for drink-only public houses that have been forced to remain closed due to Covid-19 restri...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Proposed major housing development in Fermanagh not 'adequately publicised' says local residents
A COUPLE who are residents of The Limes, Enniskillen have raised their concerns that a proposed major housing development that will border their property has not been “adequately publicised” to the local community.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Una walking 500 miles to raise money for charity
UNA O'Reilly, a native of Enniskillen who now lives in Belcoo, is currently undertaking a mammoth fitness challenge to raise funds for a local charity.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:15:08 +0000
Fermanagh security alert: Police Chief responds to claims that Dissident Republicans fired shots at a police helicopter
Fermanagh and Omagh District Commander Superintendent Alywin Barton has confirmed that no police aircraft was required to take evasive action following claims from Dissident Republicans that shots were fired at a police helicopter during a securi...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland Ambulance Service thanks NAS for support
A SPOKESPERSON for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) has spoken of the "longstanding" challenges faced by the service as crews from the Republic of Ireland have been deployed in Fermanagh.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to former Garda and PSNI officer Alan Leblique
THERE was sadness in the community following the sudden passing of Garda Alan Leblique, who has died in Dublin.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh police chief aware of videos after stabbing incidents
District Commander for Fermanagh and Omagh Superintendent Alywin Barton is taking the two stabbing incidents which occurred in Fermanagh this week "very seriously", stating that the PSNI will oppose bail in both instances as they "have shown thems...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +0000
UK arrivals from all of South America and Portugal banned
The move comes amid the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus in Brazil, with concerns about whether it could be more dangerous.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:25:03 +0000
CORONAVIRUS: 26 further deaths recorded in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health's daily update has recorded 26 Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland, bringing the total to 1,559.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Brexit proving problematic for Fermanagh traders
THERE has been much uncertainty in recent weeks after Brexit came into effect on January 1, leaving many concerned Fermanagh residents worried about the stock levels of food in supermarkets.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000
Martin Lewis issues warning to Tesco Clubcard holders
The Tesco Clubcard is a loyalty card scheme allows shoppers can collect points when they shop.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:02:58 +0000
Covid deaths in Northern Ireland pass 2,000 mark - NISRA
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 103 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week January 2-8, 2021. The total Covid-19 related deaths figure has now surpassed 2,000, reaching 2,019.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Fermanagh clerics get their vaccine in Enniskillen
TWO well-known Enniskillen clerics have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:20 +0000
What are the rules on outdoor exercise?
With varying interpretations of the of the rules concerning exercise across the UK, here is a breakdown of the rules on exercise. 

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
£420k secured for Cuilcagh Mountain works
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council and Cavan County Council have successfully secured close to £420,000/€474,000 in LEADER funding through a cross-Border cooperation project.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:04:50 +0000
19-year-old man appears in court over an Enniskillen stabbing
The 19-year-old man who was arrested following a stabbing at a house in Enniskillen earlier this week has appeared in court.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen to benefit from £100K LED street lighting upgrade scheme
A £100,000 street lighting upgrade scheme on Wellington Road, Enniskillen, is due to commence on Monday, January 25, 2021.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:17:13 +0000
CORONAVIRUS: Western Trust suspends all visiting to SWAH
Due to the very high levels of COVID-19 transmission across our community, the four UK Chief Medical Officers have advised that we now move into Alert level 5, which requires the strictest of social distancing given the threat that health and soci...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh Council Chair - Comments around contentious motion were disrespectful
THE Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has ruled that remarks made at a previous meeting around the handling of a Sinn Fein motion were disrespectful.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:25:15 +0000
CORONAVIRUS: Positive cases rise by 61 in Fermanagh and Omagh
The number of positive cases of coronavirus in the Fermanagh and Omagh area has risen by 61 in the last 24 hours according to the Department of Health's daily update bringing the total number of cases in the council area to 4,746.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:44:00 +0000
Ardhowen streams Fermanagh theatre group the Lakeland Players’ pantomimes online
PANTO season should well and truly be in full swing in Fermanagh with the Lakeland Players’ production annually taking place in The Ardhowen in mid-January.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:24:19 +0000
UPDATE: Security alert still ongoing in Fermanagh
The security alert in the Wattlebridge Road area of Newtownbutler is still ongoing this morning, Thursday, January 14, following a report last night that some type of device has been left in the vicinity.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:02:00 +0000
Jet2 release 2021 travel deals - is it safe to book a trip?
Some airlines and travel companies, including Jet2 and Jet2Holidays, have launched flights and packages for the 2021 summer holiday season.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:52:50 +0000
Grab 10 bets for just £1* on massive multi-million-pound* Powerball Super Jackpot
Move over EuroMillions, there’s a BIGGER jackpot hitting the headlines this week!

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:05:33 +0000
BREAKING: Ongoing security alert in Fermanagh
Tonight (Wednesday) PSNI officers in Fermanagh are dealing with a security alert in the Wattlebridge Road area of Newtownbutler.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week
Making the headlines this week.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:14:21 +0000
CORONAVIRUS: AQE announce cancellation of transfer test
The AQE transfer test which was scheduled to be held next month has been cancelled.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:48:30 +0000
HMRC, Royal Mail, Natwest, NHS: Covid scams to look out for
During the pandemic it’s important you are aware of the scams doing the rounds to give you the best chance of keeping your personal details safe.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
New Pixar film is good for the 'soul' as life's small joys resonate
DISNEY-Plus premiered Pixar’s new movie, ‘Soul’, on the streaming service on December 25.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Pettigo Girls’ Brigade 60th birthday plan paused
IN THE small village of Pettigo, a group for girls – the Girls' Life Brigade – was formed in 1960.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:12:00 +0000
Coronavirus: 51 new cases of virus in Fermanagh and Omagh
There has been an increase of 51 cases of coronavirus in the Fermanagh and Omagh district in the past 24 hours according to the Department of Health daily update.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Building with controversial history up for sale in Fermanagh
A BUILDING with an incredibly unique history is now being offered for sale in Fermanagh.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:33:00 +0000
Great tips on caring for your bees in the depths of Winter
BEEKEEPERS are still looking after the welfare of their bees in spite of the fact that they may not see them for days in the middle of Winter, writes Ethel Irvine, of Fermanagh Beekeepers' Association, in her report for December.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh actor happy to be back in his native NI again after years honing skills on London’s arts scene
BELFAST-based Fermanagh actor Tommy Love has returned to his home country after six successful years honing his skills on the London arts scene.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:36:03 +0000
Man, 38, walks free despite harassing his victim – twice
DESPITE a judge warning a case involving a campaign of harassment against a woman had passed the custody threshold, the defendant has walked free on a suspended sentence – for the second time, and involving the same victim.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh author David pens new book on RIC
A Fermanagh author has penned an updated version of his book focusing on the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC).

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
New Year's Honours: Brookeborough pair recognised for peace and reconciliation work
THOMAS Donnelly (left, below) and Arthur Ovens (right), who have received a BEM for services to Peace and Reconciliation in Brookeborough in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list, have said the recognition is for everybody who has been part of the ...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:50:00 +0000
Man (19) arrested following stabbing incident in Fermanagh
A man in his twenties has been hospitalised tonight (Monday) following a stabbing incident in the Kilmacormick area of Enniskillen.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Tributes paid to Fermanagh hotelier following death
A well-known businessman across Fermanagh has died from Covid-19. He is one of 52 victims to the virus in the Fermanagh and Omagh district.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:54:35 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council provide update on services
Following the introduction of additional restrictions across Northern Ireland by the NI Executive from Friday January 8 2021 to reduce the spread of coronavirus and to help manage the pressures on the health and social care system, Fermanagh and O...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:38:15 +0000
CORONAVIRUS: No deaths reported over weekend in Council area, 215 positive cases
From Saturday until Monday, the Department of Health reported no Covid-19 related deaths in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area, with the figure remaing static at 57.



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