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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:58:54 +0000
Enniskillen Royal British Legion invites community to Remembrance Sunday service 
Enniskillen Royal British Legion invites the community to its Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on November 8.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:02:06 +0000
Murder investigation launched into disappearance of woman last seen in Enniskillen
Police have launched a murder investigation after Limerick woman Carrie Mullane disappeared in Enniskillen. A 35-year-old man has been arrested.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:18:00 +0000
Devenish College celebrates pupil success, from exam results to £3,300 fundraiser
Devenish College celebrated the achievements, talents and hard work of its pupils at its Annual Prize Night, recognising success both inside and outside the classroom.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:17:48 +0000
Costumed dachshunds bring Halloween fun to Castle Archdale
More than 20 costumed dachshunds gathered at Castle Archdale for a Halloween walk celebrating the breed and bringing local owners together.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:34:57 +0000
Thousands enjoy Enniskillen's biggest ever Halloween celebration
Halloween Unleashed 2026 brought thousands to Enniskillen for a week of family fun, spooky attractions, dancing and spectacular fireworks.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:02:06 +0000
Enniskillen independent retailer on importance of Christmas trade
Christmas is the most important trading period of the year for Osborne and Co, with Kenwell revealing that the independent retailer can sell more stock in a single week in the run-up to December than it would in an entire month at other times of the....

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:31:06 +0000
Three men to stand trial over alleged machete attack in Lisnaskea
Three Athlone men extradited to Northern Ireland plead not guilty and face trial at Dungannon Crown Court over a November 16 2019 machete attack in Lisnaskea.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:10:44 +0000
Tributes pour in for missing Limerick woman Carrie Mullane
FRIENDS and family of missing Limerick woman Carrie Mullane (Noonan), along with members of the local community, have taken to social media to express their concern and share kind words about the 39-year-old, according to The Limerick Leader

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:52:32 +0000
'She wouldn’t hurt a fly' - sister's plea as PSNI search Enniskillen property
Forensic officers search a Trasna Park property in Enniskillen on November 3 after a man is arrested on suspicion of murder over Carrie Mullane’s disappearance.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:01:29 +0000
Mid Ulster councillor quits DUP after nearly 30 years over party direction
Mid Ulster councillor Clement Cuthbertson has resigned from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) after almost 30 years, citing a loss of confidence in the party's direction and its handling of recent political controversies.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:36:17 +0000
Fermanagh children embrace Halloween with ghosts, Pokémon and a time-travelling car
Ghosts, witches, pumpkins and even a time-travelling DeLorean were among the spooky sights as children across Fermanagh and the surrounding areas got into the Halloween spirit.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:03:00 +0000
St. Fanchea’s College honours Class of 2026 at prize-giving
St. Fanchea’s College welcomed back members of the class of 2026 on Thursday, October 22 for its annual prize-giving evening, which recognised academic success.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:22:55 +0000
Enniskillen promenade to close for weeks as £20m works continue
A section of the Castle Basin Promenade in Enniskillen is to close for several weeks from next Monday to allow infrastructure upgrade works linked to the redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:06:30 +0000
Two drivers hospitalised following Fermanagh crash
Two drivers were taken to hospital following a collision involving two cars on the Irvinestown Road in Enniskillen.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:21:05 +0000
Lisnaskea families set to benefit from major housing scheme
Twenty new social homes are being built at Moorlough Road in Lisnaskea, with the properties expected to be handed over in 2028.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Court hears blood found throughout Omagh home and on child's clothes
A 38-year-old man has appeared in court charged with non-fatal strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting two police officers following an alleged domestic incident in Omagh.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:13:30 +0000
Successful pilot may lead to more dog parks in Mid Ulster
The Dungannon dog park pilot scheme, inaugurated in April 2024, has proved so popular that similar facilities might be rolled out in other parts of Mid Ulster, councillors were told at the October 15 Development Committee meeting of the local authori...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:01:43 +0000
Vacant Ballygawley mechanic workshop could become sports recovery clinic
Plans have been lodged for the conversion of a mechanic workshop into a sports recovery clinic at 7 Market Yard, Old Dungannon Road, Ballygawley.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:57:48 +0000
Three Mid Ulster councillors are planning to step down in 2027
Mid Ulster District Council Chair, Councillor Deirdre Varsani has announced that three councillors are planning to step down at the end of their mandate in May 2027.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:51:19 +0000
Former hair salon in Augher could become Airbnb-style short-term let
A planning application has been lodged for the conversion of a former hair salon into an Airbnb-style short-term let unit at 45 Main Street, Augher.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:41:41 +0000
Maghera crèche plans would provide 80 places and create 23 jobs
Maghera company, Specialist Joinery Group have lodged a planning application seeking a renewal of a previous planning permission for a proposed crèche building, car parking and all associated works on their site at 100 Coleraine Road, Maghera.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:33:49 +0000
Temporary lighting could keep Gortgonis running track open until January works
Mid Ulster councillors are to be briefed on the feasibility of providing temporary lighting at Gortgonis, in Coalisland, so that the running track can still be used until work commences in January on the new Gortgonis Leisure and Wellbeing facilities...

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:07:41 +0000
Lockhart reveals her roadmap for unionism as she quits DUP
Former DUP MP Carla Lockhart has unveiled a new political platform after resigning from the party, setting out a vision for unionism centred on opposition to the Irish Sea border, greater political accountability and a stronger grassroots movement.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:34:11 +0000
Carla Lockhart quits DUP citing Drumcree concerns
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart quits the DUP, citing its handling of the Drumcree dispute, Michelle O’Neill and the Irish Sea border.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:40:45 +0000
County Tyrone man to stand trial for alleged campaign of child sexual abuse
A County Tyrone man has denied five charges relating to indecent child imagery and extreme pornography. His trial is scheduled to begin on November 18.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:11:39 +0000
Tyrone man to stand trial on indecent child image charges
A 47-year-old Dungannon man has denied five charges, including making and possessing indecent child imagery. His trial is due to begin on November 18.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:49:20 +0000
Could Fermanagh produce Ireland’s next country star as Glór Tíre returns?
Fermanagh country singers are being invited to audition for TG4’s Glór Tíre, with entries open until November 9.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:05:01 +0000
Fermanagh cancer patient transport service to be run by Cancer Focus NI
Cancer Focus NI is taking over Fermanagh's Palliative Transport Service, securing the future of a volunteer-led service supporting cancer patients.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:41:53 +0000
Enniskillen author pens children's book on type one diabetes
Róisín Carney's new children's adventure book aims to challenge myths and raise awareness of type one diabetes.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:23:53 +0000
Representatives condemn attempted arson attack on Fivemiletown Union Jack
Political representatives condemn an alleged attempt to set fire to a Union Flag in Fivemiletown, the second reported incident in the Clogher Valley.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000
ICT sector urged to help Fermanagh and Omagh manufacturers stay competitive
Church of Ireland confirms PSNI contacted after Enoch Burke confronted Archbishop John McDowell at Armagh Cathedral.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:58:00 +0000
Western Trust to benefit from £1.95 million endometriosis investment
The Western Trust will benefit from a £1.95m investment to improve endometriosis services, expand specialist care and reduce waiting times across NI.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:46:18 +0000
Police appeal for information following disappearance of Omagh man
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing man Conor Renwick, last believed to have been seen in Omagh in a blue Seat Leon.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:31:33 +0000
Police appeal to trace woman last seen in Enniskillen
Police have appealed for information to help trace a 39-year-old woman who travelled to Enniskillen from Limerick but has not been seen or heard from by her family in several weeks.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:52:48 +0000
DUP responds to Carla Lockhart departure - 'Only winner is Sinn Féin’
"The only winner from further divisions within unionism is Sinn Féin", the DUP has said following the shock resignation of Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart from the party this evening (Monday).

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:22:44 +0000
Psychiatric assessment awaited as Fermanagh man accused of child sex offences
The trial of a County Fermanagh man accused of multiple counts of alleged sexual offences against a child has been delayed while a medical assessment is awaited.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:14:39 +0000
Court hears how Fermanagh iPhone seller was duped in £535 deal
A woman has been handed a four-month suspended prison sentence after admitting stealing an iPhone worth around £535 from a man in Fermanagh.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:10:23 +0000
Fermanagh man fined after driving car without MOT since 2021
A 45-year-old man has been fined after admitting a series of motoring offences involving a vehicle with multiple defects which was stopped by police on Wattlebridge Road, Newtownbutler.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:40 +0000
Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:30 +0000
Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:20 +0000
Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign
Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:53:00 +0000
Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit
Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'Stop texting and start meeting': Young entrepreneur launches dating app
Matthew Reilly, 20, has developed Finder, a new dating app designed to help people move beyond messaging and meet in person.

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:20:52 +0000
Police appeal after toddler burned in Carrickmore firework incident
A child aged under two has been injured after a firework exploded beside her in Carrickmore on Halloween night.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Cooneen Ghost House: Ireland's infamous cottage linked to alleged paranormal activity
The chilling story of Fermanagh’s Cooneen Ghost House, where a family was reportedly terrorised by unexplained paranormal activity.

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000
'We are being treated as second-class citizens': Carmel Magee on SWAH surgery fight
People in Fermanagh are being treated as “second-class citizens” by the Western Trust, according to campaigner Carmel Magee, who says the continued suspension of emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital is leaving local patients without...

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:05:19 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh Council announces Enterprise Week programme
Fermanagh and Omagh businesses can access 12 free events, workshops and support sessions during Global Enterprise Week 2026.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:25:40 +0000
Irvinestown restaurant supports Air Ambulance NI with £500 donation
Molly’s Restaurant in Irvinestown has donated £500 to Air Ambulance NI following the BJT & Son Classic Car Show.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:45:58 +0000
Western Trust responds to SOAS criticism over survey handover
The Western Trust has responded to criticism from Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) campaigners over the delivery of survey responses.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:01:09 +0000
Church of Ireland confirms PSNI contacted after cathedral incident
Church of Ireland confirms PSNI contacted after Enoch Burke confronted Archbishop John McDowell in Armagh.

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