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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:58:43 +0000
Police 'missed' Noah Donohoe appearing on CCTV after his disappearance
Noah Donohoe’s appearance on a leisure centre’s CCTV footage appeared to have been “missed” by police in the first “critical” 24 hours after he went missing, an inquest has heard.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:25:29 +0000
Call for historic Fermanagh building to be redeveloped in cross-Border project
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has called for the Station House in Belcoo to be redeveloped for community and tourism use.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:51:00 +0000
Heavy rain to hit as weather warnings issued on both sides of the Border
Tyrone, Monaghan and Cavan are expected to experience heavy rain in the next 24 hours with status yellow warnings on both sides of the Border.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:28:03 +0000
Plans submitted to turn former Poundland into hotel function rooms
An application has been made to turn the former Poundland unit in Omagh into function rooms and a business centre for a hotel.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:29:01 +0000
Trial date set for man accused of murdering his mum and attempting to kill his dad
A man from Cavan who is accused of murdering his mum and attempting to murder his dad more than a year ago is expected to stand trial in April.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:57:25 +0000
Witness tells Noah Donohoe inquest they heard screaming on night he went missing
Witnesses have told the jury in the Noah Donohoe inquest of hearing screams on the night the schoolboy went missing.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:46:44 +0000
Police blast 'hoax' call after Omagh security threat deemed not viable
Those who were behind a ‘hoax’ security alert in Omagh on Wednesday night into Thursday morning showed a ‘complete disregard’ to the local community.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:40:00 +0000
Life flows gently in Ballinamallard as community spirit thrives
Amid the pictureseque hills of rural Fermanagh, a vast river flows steadily from Lower Lough Erne, weaving past the long-established settlement of Ballinamallard.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Pints, passports and community - inside Fermanagh’s last thatched pub
Nestled deep within the hills of Boho stands a throwback to yesteryear that has weathered more than just the Atlantic gales.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:31:00 +0000
Equestrian ambitions: How Grace found her path at CAFRE Enniskillen
When Grace Harrison first set foot on the CAFRE Enniskillen campus, she knew almost immediately that she had found her place.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:07:32 +0000
Security alert under way as homes evacuated
Police are dealing with a security alert in Omagh following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Culmore Park area.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:32:00 +0000
Over half of sexual crime reports in 2025 came from children, PSNI reveals
The PSNI has asked the public to “challenge harmful myths” surrounding sexual crime and domestic abuse as part of National Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Plan to build 30MW energy storage system approved
Planning approval has been granted for the erection of a 30MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility on lands 150 metres southwest of Cookstown South Substation. The facility will include a switch and control room, lighting and closed-circuit ...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000
24-dwelling housing development near conservation area recommended for approval
A mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced dwellings, totalling 24 units, is going to be built on a triangular site at the Minterburn Road/Dyan Road junction, north of Caledon village. The housing scheme will also include pedestrian and vehicular ...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The women at the end of the line
When women talk about reaching the end of the line, they are rarely talking about a single moment. They are talking about a long, often invisible process of coping, adjusting and enduring. They are talking about the slow accumulation of pressure, fea...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Council to meet Ofcom later this month over Royal Mail postal delays
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to meet with Ofcom after the communications regulator supported their concerns around Royal Mail postal delays. Councillors have previously discussed the apparent prioritising of parcels over letters which has...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Lisbellaw P.S. pupils tell us what, and who, they love about school
There is no shortage of big opinions, bright ideas and bold dreams in the P1 class at Lisbellaw PS. From football stars and fairy ambitions to school dinners crowned with pink icing and sprinkles, the youngest pupils at the school have plenty to say ...

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Today is as good a day as Monday to make a start again
With January done and dusted, you might, like me, be reviewing how well New Year’s resolutions are going thus far.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:15:06 +0000
Visitors claim ghost sighting at iconic Enniskillen building
A ghost has been spotted at one of Enniskillen’s most iconic and troubled buildings, according to visitors who say they witnessed a human-like figure moving through the damaged roof of a former hotel late at night.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:31:43 +0000
Rugby and GAA clubs remember Tighearnán McLoughlin-Roche, 29
Tributes have been paid following the death of former youth rugby and GAA player Tighearnán “Offaly” McLoughlin-Roche, who has died aged 29.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:52:41 +0000
Millions of UK cardholders at risk of fraud by forgetting one simple step
Just 24% of Brits have signed the signature strip on their credit or debit cards, leaving more than three-quarters carrying cards that may be technically invalid.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:47:55 +0000
Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond replacements on The Grand Tour confirmed
See the new presenters replacing Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond on Amazon Prime Video's The Grand Tour.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:28:49 +0000
Police warn of disruption ahead of Enniskillen demonstration
Please be aware of possible traffic disruption in Enniskillen at the weekend due to a public demonstration.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000
The Clinton Centre renaming a decision for partnership board - Diana Armstrong
The new Deputy Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has said it will be up to the Fermanagh University Partnership Board to decide whether The Clinton Centre is renamed.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:58:24 +0000
Police probe as politician arrested over alleged sexual assault
Mid-Ulster councillor Dan Kerr has been arrested for an alleged sexual assault, it can be revealed.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:29:31 +0000
SEFF to mark 40 years since brutal killings in Maguiresbridge
SEFF has awknowledged the upcoming 40th anniversary of the murders of Derek Breen and John McCabe in Maguiresbridge.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:11:05 +0000
Apprenticeship training in Sports Turf proves a winner for Tyrone woman
In today’s competitive job market, practical skills and real-world experience are more valuable than ever.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:32:50 +0000
Tyrone man found 'not guilty' of paying for sexual services
Charges against a Tyrone man, who was accused of paying for sexual services from a woman, has been found not guilty and all charges have not been dismissed.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:19:06 +0000
Fermanagh Cancer Support Centre receives £500k boost to fund two nurses
Two cancer specialist nurses and a range of other services will be funded for the next five years at Fermanagh Cancer Support Centre after a £500,000 lottery grant was received.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000
Public split over renaming of Enniskillen's Clinton Centre amid Epstein files release
The director of the group responsible for the care of The Clinton Centre says it would “premature, unjustified, and contrary to the principles of fairness and due process” if it was renamed amid controversy around Bill Clinton’s naming in the E...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:35:47 +0000
Enniskillen man remembered for his dedication to the community
Mourners have paid their final respects to well-known Enniskillen man, Robert 'David' Jackon.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:17:11 +0000
Newly qualified nurses enter market shaped by staffing pressures
Newly qualified nurses emerging from Northern Ireland’s training system are entering a labour market shaped as much by fluid staffing pressures as by long term workforce shortages, according to correspondence from the Department of Health respondin...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:58:30 +0000
Father-of-six killed in Cavan road traffic collision
The victim of a fatal road traffic collision in Cavan on Monday has been named as father-of-six David McBride.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:47:12 +0000
Paedophile horse stabber who misled customers avoids prison by 'narrowest of margins'
A convicted paedophile who went on to stab a horse to death in an act of revenge which he filmed has avoided prison by “the narrowest of margins” for his latest offending over the fraudulent sale of a horse.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:53:41 +0000
‘It’s a disgrace’: Clogher residents hit out at rodent problem
Residents of a Clogher housing estate have raised serious concerns about a rodent infestation they believe is linked to Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) property.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:45:24 +0000
Sadness at passing of much-loved Tyrone mum
The community of Coalisland is mourning a mother who sadly passed away on Tuesday.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:50:00 +0000
Council urged to respond to Department's draft Speed Limit Review
Councillor Ian Milne (Sinn Féin) has urged Mid Ulster District Council to respond to a Department for Infrastructure (DfI) draft Speed Limit Review document, as the Moyola DEA representative feels strongly that everything needs to be done to reduce ...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:13:44 +0000
Public consultation on five-year budget strategy for education published
Education Minister Paul Givan has published a five-year budget strategy for public consultation in response to Northern Ireland’s deepening education funding crisis. Minister Givan said: “Northern Ireland’s education system has long been a sour...

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:35:56 +0000
Council narrowly votes against China trip and will instead defer decision for a month
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted to defer a decision on taking up an invitation to visit China in April. This followed a close vote to decline the trip completely, which was very narrowly defeated.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:59:06 +0000
Works to start on Enniskillen library redevelopment later this year
Work on long awaited capital redevelopment at Enniskillen Library is expected to begin on site by this summer.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:32:28 +0000
New UUP Deputy Leader : 'A woman’s rightful place is in leadership'
From Fermanagh to the frontline: Armstrong on her goals to transform Unionism

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:05:56 +0000
The Longest Yarn returns to Enniskillen with new exhibition
The Longest Yarn returns to Enniskillen in February with a new exhibition at St Macartin’s Cathedral from February 9 until March 20

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:30:22 +0000
Final call for PSNI recruits as applications close today
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a final call for applications as the current recruitment drive for Student Officers and Custody Detention Officers is set to close.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:02:22 +0000
Police attend 'serious' crash in Tyrone
The PSNI are in attendance at a 'serious' road traffic collision in County Tyrone.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:17:41 +0000
1,000 rainbow trout to be added to lake in Fermanagh
The Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) recently stocked various waters with "takeable" fish.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:02:40 +0000
Family firm marks 50 years with arrival of ‘next generation’
A Fermanagh-based family business has marked a milestone year with the arrival of its newest, and youngest, member.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:09:09 +0000
County Fermanagh visual artist completes 'enriching' international arts residency
Northern Ireland artist Diane Henshaw completes British Council-backed residency in Rajasthan, India, developing ecological art and leading community workshops.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:46:37 +0000
Enniskillen Light Operatic to stage Disney’s Frozen in 2026
Enniskillen Light Operatic (ELO) has announced that its 2026 musical production will be Disney’s smash-hit Frozen, following the success of last year’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:27:09 +0000
Thousands of parents in Northern Ireland urge MPs to raise social media age limit
Thousands of UK parents urge MPs to raise the minimum social media age to 16, backing a Smartphone Free Childhood campaign.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:02:31 +0000
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC

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