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Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:07:00 +0000
Brexit: Northern Ireland delivery disruption continues
It comes as a number of major UK retailers remain unable to deliver products to customers in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Busy year for Trillick Young Farmers despite pandemic restrictions
TRILLICK and District Young Farmers Club (YFC) recently held its AGM via Zoom online meeting, with Colin McKinley, Club Leader, welcoming David Oliver from Dungiven YFC, who conducted the meeting.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Achievements of pupils from Fermanagh school St. Fanchea's recognised
AT THIS year's Prize Night at St. Fanchea's College, which took the form of a virtual ceremony due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Principal Maurice Collins congratulated students on their achievements, commenting that the teaching staff and wid...

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
St.Tierney's Primary School: Fermanagh pupils use art to send special message
THE children of St.Tierney's Primary School in Rosslea have been working hard at home to mark what should have been their Grandparents Day in school – a special annual event to celebrate all of the grandparents in the childrens' lives and their ...

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Tributes to charitable and loving Tyrone woman
TRIBUTES have been paid to the late Lilly Jamieson, who was highly regarded in her community for her kind and charitable nature.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: 31 year old tells of his 'terrifying' encounter with virus
A 31-year-old man who was rushed to hospital two days after first displaying symptoms of Covid-19 has said he “couldn’t believe how quickly it affected me”.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Having the River Drowes on doorstep helps Joe land first salmon
How lucky do you have to be to catch Ireland’s first salmon of the year?

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:06:04 +0000
Two males rescued from house fire in Fermanagh
Firefighters rescued two men from a fire at a flat in Tempo in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, February 13).

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:32:23 +0000
Lorry crash on rural Fermanagh road
An articulated lorry has overturned on the Newbridge Road outside Lisnaskea. The collision occurred in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, February 13) amid a yellow weather warning for snow and ice implemented by the Met Office.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:38:47 +0000
Snow drifts as blizzard strikes Fermanagh
Snow and strong winds overnight have created snow drifts across County Fermanagh today (Saturday, February 13).

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:18:35 +0000
The Help-to-buy scheme is changing - how does it affect you?
The Help to Buy equity loan scheme is a Government programme which aims to help people get on the property ladder.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:17:56 +0000
'Romance fraud' is on the rise - how you stay safe when dating online
If you're single and usign Tinder,

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:16:49 +0000
Major UK supermarkets including Lidl, Aldi, Asda and Tesco issue urgent recalls over health risks
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below from UK supermarkets you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:15:58 +0000
Netflix, Amazon and Now TV's best romantic films this Valentine's Day weekend
Here are 19 films perfect for a Valentine’s evening in that are readily available to stream in the UK

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:12:17 +0000
Brexit: DUP call to trigger Article 16 to be debated at Westminster
Arlene Foster said unionist anger and concern over the Northern Ireland Protocol must be heard.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Talented young Fermanagh drummer receives £10K grant to help develop musical career
A TALENTED young percussionist from County Fermanagh has been awarded a grant from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to help develop his musical talents.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to Enniskillen stalwart Eugene Kelly
A well-known and familiar stalwart of the community in Enniskillen has passed away following a brave battle with cancer.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to inseparable Fermanagh couple who died days apart
The local community has been left in shock following the death of Eamonn Dolan (81), who died suddenly just a week after the passing of his beloved wife Patricia (80).

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Western Trust: Campaign highlights importance of reporting domestic abuse
The ‘Western Domestic Sexual Violence Partnership’, a group of representatives of the Western Health and Social Care Trust and other organisations working together to help raise awareness of domestic abuse in the community, have launched a new ca...

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Short film series by Fermanagh artists to be supported by arts fund
A FERMANAGH arts project is one of 36 all-island projects spanning music, theatre, dance, opera, and the visual arts set to receive support from the first phase of the Bank of Ireland's Begin Together Arts Fund.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Extension of deadline for broadband access in Fermanagh survey
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is currently undertaking a survey to better understand the level of broadband access across the district, and has extended the closing date for public responses until Friday, February 26.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: How we treat black people says a lot about our character
Who remembers the 1970s slogan 'Save Ulster From Sodomy', the crude, homophobic campaign launched by the Rev Ian Paisley when he warned that decriminalising homosexuality would bring down God’s curse on Northern Ireland?

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:27:17 +0000
Large 'deliberate' fire on Co. Tyrone mountain
Approximately 20 firefighters tackled a "deliberate" blaze on Murley Mountain, between Fivemiletown and Fintona in Co. Tyrone this evening (Friday, February 12).

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Jazz and Blues duo to perform special Valentine’s Day virtual gig
THE Ardhowen at Home continues with a variety of virtual events that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:03:37 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Seven day case rate remains lowest in NI
Friday's figures from the Department of Health's daily update have show an increase in the number of positive cases in Fermanagh and Omagh in the last 24 hours, however the positive case rate over seven days is still the lowest in Northern Ireland...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:17:57 +0000
Fermanagh man remanded in custody on attempted murder charge
A County Fermanagh man has been remanded in custody charged with attempted murder and possessing an offensive weapon, which relate to an incident earlier this week.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:03:00 +0000
Should I book a summer holiday this year? - your rights and chances of a refund explained
The UK government is due to outline its lockdown exit roadmap in the week commencing 22 February.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh woman had to go private to get tumour diagnosis
A Lisnaskea woman has spoken out about the pressures facing the Health Trusts around treating cancer patients after her mother was forced to go private to find out that she had a cancerous tumour.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:47:00 +0000
BT and EE customers face price hike from next month
The price increases will vary among customers depending on when they signed up to their contract.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:03:11 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Clinically vulnerable can now book vaccine
People in Northern Ireland who received a shielding letter because they are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19 will be able to book their vaccination appointments, the Department of Health has announced.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:44:51 +0000
Lidl issues urgent health warning over food product
The notice to all customers reads: “If you have bought the above mentioned product with the affected Use By Date. We advise you not to eat this."

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Transfer test in Fermanagh: Enniskillen Royal Grammar to use P5 test
ENNISKILLEN Royal Grammar School will use standardised testing to decide whether a child will be admitted into year eight of secondary school. The other two grammar schools in Fermanagh, Mount Lourdes Grammar School and St. Michaels College have set ...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:17:09 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Further deaths registered with NISRA
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that six deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in Fermanagh and Omagh area in the week January 30 to February 5, 2021. It brings the total number of deaths here registered by NISRA to 92.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA - Border fines should work both ways
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Rosemary Barton believes fines for crossing the Border during the current restrictions should work both ways.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:40:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Fermanagh double lung transplant recipient’s joy at getting vaccine
A Fermanagh woman who has been shielding for almost a year is delighted to have received her first Covid-19 vaccine, saying that it is one step closer to getting her life back.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Sex scams: PSNI warn of the dangers of ‘sextortion’
POLICE are raising awareness of 'sextortion' and the dangers associated with interacting with someone you don’t know online.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:47:27 +0000
Two males arrested for motoring offences in Fermanagh
Two males were arrested by the PSNI Fermanagh and Omagh District Support Team for motoring offences in the Belleek area after their vehicle was stopped for a routine check this afternoon (Thursday, February 11). Earlier in the day, the PSNI arrest...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Sadness in Cavan after bodies of well known couple found
There was great shock and sadness on Monday following the discovery of two bodies in the Cloverhill near Belturbet.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:20:37 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Positive cases remain low
Thursday's Covid update from the Department of Health continued in the positive direction as previous updates, especially in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area where only two positive cases were recorded in the last 24 hours.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:39:52 +0000
Suspended sentence after head-on crash caused ‘devastating injuries’
A crash which left two women with serious and long lasting injuries also resulted in a suspended prison sentence for one of the drivers.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:03:21 +0000
Yellow weather warning for snow and ice in Fermanagh
THE MET Office has put in place a yellow weather warning of snow and ice for County Fermanagh this weekend which could lead to disruption to travel.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:31:06 +0000
Brexit: EU not listening to protocol concerns – DUP
The Government and European Commission are trying to hammer out issues related to the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:39:52 +0000
Fermanagh road users urged to report potholes
Police in Fermanagh are encouraging road users to report potholes to the Department for Infrastructure.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:18:52 +0000
Drivers are being asked for their views on change to driving licence rules
Currently anyone who has passed a car and trailer test in an automatic car must sit another test in a manual car to upgrade their licence.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:07:00 +0000
Fermanagh people urged to 'be aware' of scams
THE PSNI are urging members of the public to "be aware" as a number of scams are doing the rounds at the moment that could prove very costly for victims.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh council row over Gregory Campbell's Songs of Praise comments
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted to write to First Minister and Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party Arlene Foster, seeking action against her colleague Gregory Campbell MP, following his comments that all five finalists on the So...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:28:12 +0000
Derrylin Road: Lorry broken down on Fermanagh main road
A broken down lorry on the Derrylin road is causing delays for motorists this evening.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:39:25 +0000
Fermanagh car chase accused has his sentencing deferred
A 26-year-old man who drove at over 100mph during a car chase with police while under the influence of drink and drugs has had his sentence deferred for six months.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:41:30 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: District has lowest positive case rate in NI
The tight restrictions put in force over Christmas to try and combat the Covid-19 surge are finally paying dividends in Northern Ireland and especially Fermanagh and Omagh as positive cases continue to fall.



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