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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.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:26:14 +0100
Donegal and North Coast holiday scams: Holiday fraudsters dupe victims
Police are urging the public to be on their guard when booking holiday accommodation after a number of victims reported they’d been duped by a Facebook Marketplace holiday accommodation scam.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Council makes further progress on PSNI explosives escorts issue
The PSNI has confirmed the legal advice which led to a switch in position around the provision of explosives escorts to the mining industry and the writing-off of previously billed costs for this was provided “independently through the Crown Solici...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:19:00 +0100
Evening of song concert in Boho to feature professional and student singing performances
THIS Saturday night (July 9) at 8pm, Boho Parish Church is hosting an evening of song featuring a range of performances from professional and student singers.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh couple both retiring from teaching after 32 years
After 32 years of teaching, husband and wife Fergal and Christine McCann, from Irvinestown, will now have all the time in the world to spend together as they say goodbye to their respective places of learning where they have helped to nurture countle...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh among top five biggest UK car graveyards
County Fermanagh has come in fifth for having the highest number of “dead” cars in the UK, a new study has revealed.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:21:53 +0100
Twelfth of July: Fermanagh health services available during the holiday period
As the July 12 Holiday approaches, the Department of Health (DOH) are reminding the public to be patient when using health and social care services.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
New flagstones help to reveal a Fermanagh town's past and people
PEOPLE out and about in the centre of Enniskillen have been watching where they tread lately, as all kinds of words, names and sayings have popped up engraved in the pavement.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:06:00 +0100
Tesco axe popular pet food including Whiskas and Pedigree amid latest pay dispute
The announcement comes just days after Britain's biggest grocer said it will no longer be serving Heinz products.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:03:46 +0100
Parents issued urgent warning over ‘number one reason' for child hospital admissions
Many popular baby food pouches are more sugary than Coca-Cola according to a survey by the British Dental Association (BDA).

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:04:44 +0100
UK to be hotter than Los Angeles today ahead of predicted heatwave
Parts of the country will reach 28C by the afternoon, also surpassing top European holiday destination such as St Tropez, Marbella and Santorini

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:04:09 +0100
Tyrone man (45) charged under new stalking legislation
A man has been charged with stalking offences against a 33-year-old female under the new legislation that received Royal Ascent at the end of April.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:54:43 +0100
Enniskillen residents urged to boil water following damaged water pipe
A number of residents of properties on the Sligo Road, Enniskillen are being urged to boil their water before use after a water pipe was damaged during works carried out in the area earlier this week.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:59:00 +0100
Willowbridge School is named the Eco-School of the year
Children and teachers from across the area were hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently at the annual Eco-Schools Green Flag Awards, in recognition of their environmental work.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:17:32 +0100
Boris Johnson stands down: Reports suggest Prime Minister has resigned - what we know
Mr Johnson finally lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh's Lady of the Lake festival ready to return with a 'bang'
This year's Lady of the Lake festival programme was officially launched last week aboard the Lady of the Lake cruiser.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:42:10 +0100
Boris Johnson resignation speech: Read full statement as he steps down as UK Prime Minister
The Prime Minister’s resignation after haemorrhaging support among his ministers and MPs will fire the starting gun for a contest to replace him.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:19:41 +0100
Maurice Quillinan: Strule Arts Centre hosts exhibition inspired by Leonardo da Vinci
Strule Arts Centre, Omagh is hosting an exhibition of new works, by Maurice Quillinan inspired by 'Leonardo’s Horse' and the bronze from the Hunt Collection, Limerick. The exhibition, entitled ‘Memory Remembers Just an Imprint’, which launches ...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:13:30 +0100
Hambly & Hambly to host exhibition by artist Billy Moore
Hambly & Hambly art gallery and cultural hub is encouraging the general public to transcend their everyday and join them for an exhibition of contemplative paintings and sculptures by renowned artist Billy Moore.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen ComicFest: World-class talent delighted to attend
FOLLOWING the recent staging of Enniskillen ComicFest, which brought together a number of well-known comic creators and talents – including headliner Garth Ennis, with the latest season of the international smash-hit TV series based on his seminal ...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:05:00 +0100
Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Summer School’s finale concert to mark 10th anniversary
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School returns next week, running from Thursday, July 14 to Saturday, July 16 and concluding with a finale concert in St. Macartin’s Church Hall, Enniskillen on the ...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:32:16 +0100
Culture Night in Fermanagh: Groups encouraged to apply
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will join cities and towns across the island of Ireland to celebrate Culture Night on Friday, September 23.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:24:52 +0100
Who will decide on Boris Johnson's replacement? Tory leadership race explained
Both Tory MPs and Conservative Party members play a decisive role in electing the next leader.



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