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Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:57:43 +0000
LIVE updates as black ice sees traffic chaos and businesses closed
Freezing temperatures this morning are causing widespread disruption to travel, with some businesses closed amid safety concerns and matches called off. Follow our live blog for updates as they happen.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:37:11 +0000
Road safety boost as 20mph limit introduced at Fivemiletown school
A part-time 20 mph speed limit has now come into force outside Fivemiletown Primary School, marking a significant step forward in road safety for the local community.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:20:07 +0000
School pays heartfelt tribute to past pupil Taylor Stewart
The former school of Taylor Stewart, who was tragically found dead on Wednesday, has paid tribute a heartfelt following tribute following his passing.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:41:30 +0000
Take a look at inside this delightful country cottage near Teemore
A pair of newly refurbished holiday cottages has been unveiled at a tranquil rural location on the edge of the Erne–Shannon Waterway in County Fermanagh.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:29:06 +0000
Enniskillen woman to appear in court charged with drink-driving
An Enniskillen woman is set to appear in court on Monday charged with driving under the influence.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:40:20 +0000
Residents unite in opposition to medical waste incinerator plan
A newly-formed protest group held their first meeting this week in opposition to a planned incinerator plant that will burn medical waste from hospitals.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:09:07 +0000
Sadness at passing of well-known Maguiresbridge woman
Sadness is being felt in the community of Maguiresbridge following the death of well-known local woman, Maeve Hanna.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:31:30 +0000
National Trust declines to comment on how restructure will impact Fermanagh
The National Trust has declined to specify how upcoming redundancies will impact jobs within its Fermanagh portfolio.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:54:40 +0000
Rising flu cases placing significant pressure on health system
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has warned that rising flu cases are placing significant pressure on the health and social care system, with this winter’s influenza season already surpassing last year’s peak.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:35:10 +0000
Tyrone teenager accused of assaulting three police officers
A teenager from the Stewartstown area of Co. Tyrone is to contest multiple public order offences which are alleged to have occurred last month.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:39:27 +0000
Plans unveiled for restoration of former Donegal cinema
Plans to redevelop the former Ritz Cinema in Ballybofey, County Donegal have been unveiled by the architects tasked with restoring the building.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:21:20 +0000
Woman appears in court accused of serious assault charge
Charges against a woman relating to a serious assault are to proceed on indictment, Dungannon Magistrates Court has heard.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:36:58 +0000
Planning lodged for new housing development in Fermanagh
Plans have been submitted for a new housing development of 21 homes on land along the Moorlough Road in Lisnaskea.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:10:42 +0000
More snow and ice expected as Met Office issues further weather warning
Snow is expected to hit Fermanagh and Tyrone this weekend after the Met Office extended their weather warning.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:45:51 +0000
Police appeal for information on theft of 'bespoke' van
Police are appealing for information after a van was stolen from a rural location in Co. Tyrone.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:22:09 +0000
Cormac McKervey appointed as a trustee of AgriSearch
AgriSearch, the farmer-funded research and innovation body, has announced the appointment of Cormac McKervey, Ederney to its Board of Trustees.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:33:40 +0000
Bright spark Aoife awarded for her A-Level science success
Tyrone student Aoife Logue has been recognised for her A-Level science achievements.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:14:42 +0000
Four dwellings finally approved in Coalisland following shadow analysis
Three and a half years on from being first submitted, a planning application for four detached dwellings in the vicinity of No. 16 Annaghmore Road, Coalisland, has finally been approved, following the completion of a shadow analysis.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:23:44 +0000
Plans to double Dungannon Home Bargains store size move a step forward
Plans that will see the Home Bargains store more than double in size at Oaks Shopping Centre, Dungannon, are now a step closer to being realised, as Mid Ulster planning officers have determined that there is no need for a Sewer Adoption Agreement.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:30:44 +0000
Obituary - Mr. Gordon Desmond Nixon
Gordon Desmond Nixon died at home in his sleep on January 3 at the age of 94. He was born on July 30, 1931 in Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to William and Anna Nixon. 

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:03:04 +0000
Funeral details released as body of Taylor Stewart found
Police have confirmed that a body discovered in Cookstown on Wednesday afternoon, January 7, is that of missing Tyrone man Taylor Stewart.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:57:46 +0000
Second road crash in Lisbellaw after person injured in earlier incident
A second road traffic accident has happened in Lisbellaw this afternoon.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:56:24 +0000
Emergency services at scene of crash near Lisbellaw
Emergency services are at the scene of a car crash in Fermanagh this afternoon.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:22:58 +0000
MLA commends soaring profits at Fermanagh concrete business
A concrete products specialist from Fermanagh has reported an "outstanding" last trading year, in which sales and profits soared.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:39:37 +0000
Delight at shelter as abandoned kittens rehomed together
A Fermanagh animal sanctuary has spoken of its delight after two cats, which had been turned in to the shelter, have now been rehomed together.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:23:08 +0000
Another new weather warning issued for Fermanagh and Tyrone by Met Office
Another new weather warning has been issued by the Met Office as the cold snap is set to continue for another day.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:45:15 +0000
Police appeal after burglary at an Enniskillen farm yard
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for witnesses after a trailer was stolen from a property.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
From superyachts to salad bars: World travel inspires Fermanagh chef’s new project
Ryan Irvine has opened 'fresh cult project' in Enniskillen, having previously worked as Head Chef on Tommy Hilfiger's yacht, and served food to David Beckham and Alicia Keys, among others.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:19:00 +0000
Grassland Club elects new officers as they analyse dairy and beef markets
A detailed analysis of the dairy and beef markets was outlined to members of Fermanagh Grassland Club at their annual general meeting held in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen in December.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:18:15 +0000
Tribute paid to Omagh businessman who was 'one of life's gentlemen'
A Fermanagh native who went on to become a successful businessman in Omagh has been laid to rest.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:34:24 +0000
Only one female MLA ‘not good enough’, says UUP leadership candidate
Jon Burrows has said that the party having only one female MLA in its Assembly team of nine is “not good enough”.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:27:39 +0000
Jon Burrows confirms he will stand to become new UUP leader
Jon Burrows has confirmed his plans to stand as a candidate to become leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP).

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:07:54 +0000
Storm-damaged ball net to be replaced at Dungannon Golf Club
A planning application for the replacement of a storm-damaged ball net at Dungannon Golf Club has been approved.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:04:03 +0000
Beloved village chippy and café for sale
Ever fancied owning your own chippy?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Black brothers hail community’s support for table quiz fundraiser
A table quiz organised by three brothers who were involved in a serious road traffic collision in 2024 has raised £4,070 for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland and the Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Frank Galligan: Reflections on 'Ould Dacency' and sick hens
I so enjoyed Sheamus Greene’s online feature at Christmas on one of my favourite movies, 'It’s A Wonderful Life'. I watched it again for the umpteenth time.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Bernadette McAliskey: Humanity is not in a good place
Humanity is not in a good place as we enter the second quarter of the second millennium. The genocide of Gaza continues.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000
This week: From a dog walk to the wider world in Brookeborough’s forest
Concerns about water pollution, blue-green algae, and sewage in our rivers and loughs continue to grow, alongside wider worries about biodiversity loss.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:34:13 +0000
Much-loved village pub for sale
One of Fermanagh's most iconic establishments, The Poachers Inn, Ballinamallard has been placed on the market.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Diana Armstrong confirms she will stand for deputy leader job
UUP MLA Diana Armstrong has confirmed she will stand for the role of deputy leader of the UUP.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:26:28 +0000
Brits who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks
People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:22:44 +0000
Lidl apologises to shoppers as recall and 'do not eat' warning issued
A Lidl spokesman added: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000
Number of doctors leaving Western Trust southern sector roles revealed
A Freedom of Information request has highlighted the number of departures from roles within the southern sector of the Western Trust over the last four years

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:24:24 +0000
Popular Fermanagh beautician hospitalised after road accident
A popular Fermanagh beautician has been hospitalised after a car crash.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:12:47 +0000
Body found in search for missing Tyrone man, PSNI confirm
A body has been found in the search for a missing Tyrone man, police have confirmed.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:27:50 +0000
Fire crews from four stations battle blaze at Kesh tractor yard
Fire crews from Enniskillen, Irvinestown, Dromore and Belleek were all in attendance after a blaze broke out at a tractor yard in Kesh in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:57:57 +0000
Man (20s) in critical condition following Augher crash
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition following a two-vehicle collision near Augher today (Wednesday).

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:09:56 +0000
Man guilty of making 'frivolous, ridiculous and abusive' calls to PSNI
A Fermanagh man has been convicted of making hundreds of “frivolous, ridiculous, abusive and misogynistic” calls to the PSNI.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:04 +0000
Cold snap takes its toll with icy and ungritted roads leaving conditions difficult
Icy roads and snowfall caused problems on the roads of Fermanagh and Tyrone over the course of the last few days.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:08:10 +0000
Delay over Dalradian gold mine application a 'total disgrace' says DUP leader
The lengthy delay over an application to mine gold in Co Tyrone is a "total disgrace", DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said.

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