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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0100Former councillor dismisses election rumours - but not a political return
A former Sinn Féin councillor has spoken publicly to dispel rumours that he intends to stand as an "independent health candidate" in future elections.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0100'It's a privilege': The RSPB's Nancy Reed on the joy of working for nature
For Nancy Reed, a love of wildlife began long before she embarked on a career in conservation.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0100Man accused of child grooming and possessing indecent images
An Enniskillen man is accused of a raft of charges, including making and possessing indecent photographs of children and sexual communication with a child.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +0100Laurence Speight: How our everyday choices fuel environmental destruction
Although we live in an integrated world, as the disruption to the global oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz show, we don’t seem to realise that when we buy food, cosmetics, cleaning products and pet food that we are almost contribut...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:12:00 +0100'We cannot thank you enough': Family's gratitude as Catherine makes progress
The family of a young girl living with a rare genetic condition have shared an uplifting update on her progress, revealing how months of intensive therapy have helped her achieve milestones that once seemed out of reach.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100What iconic BBC Springwatch at Crom Castle has highlighted about Fermanagh
For three weeks this spring, Fermanagh has found itself in the primetime spotlight as BBC Springwatch set up camp at Crom Estate on the shores of Upper Lough Erne.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100How risk is being rewarded for Enniskillen barbers celebrating a year in business
Two Enniskillen barbers are celebrating a successful first year in business after taking a leap of faith and launching their own business.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100Woman fears she could die before reaching top of neurology waiting list
A Tyrone woman has expressed fears that Northern Ireland's neurology waiting lists have become so lengthy that she may never live to see a consultant.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:02:24 +0100Council urged to respond to NIHE consultations
Councillor Córa Corry (Sinn Féin) has urged Mid Ulster District Council officers to take part in two NI Housing Executive consultation exercises aimed at protecting social housing stock and affording greater financial protection to tenants.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:57:42 +0100Concerns over NIHE Window Replacement Programme delays
Councillor Clement Cuthbertson has called on the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) to take into consideration contractors’ ability to deliver work on schedule during the tendering process, and not limit themselves to awarding contracts to applicants who ...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:53:12 +0100Littering and fly-tipping social media plea
Councillor James Burton has called on Mid Ulster District Council to harness the power of social media to raise awareness about littering and fly-tipping – an issue which farmers are acutely aware of.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:49:12 +0100Weeds issue remains at resurfaced Castledawson Roundabout
Councillor Anne Forde has welcomed the fact that the Castledawson Roundabout has been resurfaced, and she is now calling for the weeds issue to be addressed to improve the appearance of what is a major landmark for passing traffic in Mid Ulster.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0100Nathan Carter, Philomena Begley and more attend iconic Nan McAdam's 100th
Newtownbutler came together in style this week to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Nan McAdam marked her 100th birthday with a night to remember, organised by members of the local women’s group, Girls Allowed.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:48:51 +0100Arrest warrant after courthouse scalding accused fails to appear in court
Corie McKenna (34) from Sheskin Park, Greysteel is charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possessing of an offensive weapon namely a kettle of boiling water with intent to commit an indicta...
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:09:57 +0100Staff concerns over long waits and low morale in SWAH surgery report
A report into the removal of Emergency General Surgery (EGS) at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has revealed staff concerns about "long waits", "poor staff morale" and "compromised privacy and dignity".
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:46:49 +0100Organisers of popular Donegal festival owed €283,100 after platform collapse
Organisers of the Rory Gallagher International Festival in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, say they are owed €283,100 following the closure of ticketing platform Tickets.ie.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:25 +0100Search continues on Lough Erne for missing woman as days pass
Since last Friday, June 5, Castle Archdale has seen scores of men and women setting off from the boat-hire marina in search of Lyndsey Rankin, the Castlederg woman who was last sighted at 9.30 that morning in the same vicinity.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:28:28 +0100Police probe anti-social behaviour in Enniskillen by gang of youths
Police in Enniskillen are investigating anti-social behaviour in the Riverside area of the town last weekend.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:46:46 +0100All Translink bus services suspended with no departures after 5pm
Translink have suspended all bus services this evening with protests likely to take place again.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:12:28 +0100Country star films new music video in Enniskillen
Claudia Buckley has teased her new ‘summer anthem’ after filming the music video for it in Enniskillen.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:38 +0100Unannounced RQIA inspection identifies concerns within Western Trust pathways
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) has identified a number of concerns within the Western Health and Social Care Trust's emergency surgery pathways, despite acknowledging progress made since the temporary suspension of Emergency ...
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:14:54 +0100Ballinamallard parents and teachers take great leap for good cause
Parents and teachers of Ballinamallard Primary School took a leap of faith by embarking on the Europa Abseil on June 7 for a meaningful cause supporting both Children’s Cancer Fund and Ballinamallard Primary School.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:59:58 +0100Fermanagh native McKenna leaves football despite links with Fulham
Kieran McKenna's extraordinary journey from the fields of Fermanagh to the Premier League has taken another significant step after his departure from Ipswich Town, with Fulham linked with one of the most highly-rated young managers in British...
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:38:01 +0100Bernadette McAliskey: Half-ban on Lough Neagh eels leaves fishermen high and dry
Last Thursday, DAERA Minister announced a ‘closure of the yellow eel fishery for three years’ beginning with this year’s fishing season. He has also permitted continuation of the silver eel fishery, limited to a total catch of 25 tonnes
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0100Arthur Blake: ‘He loved the town and I believe it loved him’
A well-known and much-loved Enniskillen businessman, hotelier and publican has been remembered as a man whose life revolved around family, community and a passion for hospitality.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:07:58 +0100Residents evacuated as homes burn in Belfast amid riots
Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have appealed for calm after disorder erupted in a number of areas following demonstrations in response to Monday night’s stabbing attack in Belfast.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:19:06 +0100Fermanagh and Omagh District Council seek complete ban on fracking
Council seeks complete ban as opposed to moratorium on petroleum exploration
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:22:23 +0100Small group gathers in Enniskillen after calls for protest
A small group of people gathered in Enniskillen earlier this evening after reports of a planned protest.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:46:42 +0100Derek Ryan's 'Beat in the Heat' event supports Willowbridge School
Derek Ryan fans attending the recent Beat in the Heat trip demonstrated their generosity by raising €3,230 during a collection at Mass in Torremolinos.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:13:12 +0100Equine students gather for annual CAFRE Enniskillen formal
Equine tudents from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Enniskillen Campus recently gathered at the Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, for their annual Student Formal.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:56:59 +0100Air Ambulance NI marks milestone with purchase of first owned-helicopter
Air Ambulance Northern Ireland has bought its own helicopter for the first time.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:24:39 +0100Tyrone principal remembered as ‘outstanding in every single way’
A Tyrone principal was "outstanding in every single way", his funeral Mass has heard.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:53:52 +0100'Horrified' Diana Armstrong urges public to avoid disorder after Belfast knife attack
Diana Armstrong has said she is ‘utterly horrified’ by the ‘shocking and barbaric’ attack in North Belfast on Monday night.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:44:07 +0100Enniskillen man convicted of benefit fraud ordered to pay back more than £4000
An Enniskillen man has been handed a suspended sentence and ordered to pay back more than £4000 fraudulently claimed in benefits.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:51:07 +0100Specialist sonar equipment deployed on Lough Erne as search enters day five
Specialist sonar equipment is now being deployed on Lough Erne as the search for missing Castlederg woman Lyndsey Rankin enters its fifth day.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:50:05 +0100Man arrested after crash leaves woman (60s) hospitalised
A 50-year-old man has been arrested following a serious road traffic collision near Omagh that left a woman injured.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:42:01 +0100Shotguns cartridges and used condom among items found on Rossnowlagh beach
Shotgun casing and a used condom were among the items found on Rossnowlagh Beach during a clean-up that saw almost 70kg of rubbish lifted.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:27:39 +0100Staff at Altnagelvin and Omagh hospitals scoop top awards
Western Trust nurses and healthcare staff have been recognised for their excellence in patient care, leadership and innovation at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Awards 2026.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:18:52 +0100Northern Ireland party leaders united in condemnation of 'brutal' knife attack
The leaders of Northern Ireland’s main political parties have issued a joint statement in condemnation of the knife attack in Belfast on Monday night, while also calling for calm.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:57:22 +0100Tyrone school mourns death of 'esteemed' former teacher
A Tyrone school has paid tribute following the death of an "esteemed" former teacher.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:14:25 +0100Enniskillen coach wins award for skatepark work in south England
An Enniskillen-born skateboarding coach has been recognised for his work with riders across the UK after picking up a prestigious regional award.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:06:52 +0100Appeal after stolen plant machinery spotted on CCTV
An Enniskillen plant hire company has issued an appeal for information following the reported theft of two pieces of construction machinery in Co. Tyrone.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:25:23 +0100Wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking Donaldson about incident with alleged victim
Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife told police she was met with a “blank wall” when she repeatedly asked him about an incident where he had been alone in a room with an alleged victim of sexual abuse.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:17 +0100Video: 'You’ll always be there in our hearts' - tribute to Oisín Gregg at parade
North Fermanagh Young Defenders paid tribute to one of their former members at the weekend parade, marking two years since a tragic accident which took his life.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0100Popular Enniskillen café launches evening supper club
The Toastery has entered a new phase in its development with the launch of its Saturday evening Supper Club.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:24:13 +0100RTÉ to broadcast live Mass from Fermanagh church
RTÉ will broadcast Mass live from St Michael’s Church, Enniskillen, later this month.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:48:23 +0100Noah Donohoe 'may have been in psychotic state'
It is possible Noah Donohoe “had lost touch with reality and was in a psychotic state” as he travelled through Belfast on the night of his disappearance, a psychologist’s statement that was read at the inquest into his death has said.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:04:37 +0100Erskine condemns ‘brutal and senseless’ Belfast stabbing attack
A DUP MLA has condemned the violent stabbing of a man in north Belfast as a “brutal and senseless act of violence” that has left communities across Northern Ireland shocked and concerned.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:47:43 +0100Starmer condemns 'horrific' Belfast stabbing caught on video as 'critical incident'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned a stabbing attack on a man in Belfast as “horrific” and “abhorrent”.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:05:18 +0100Frustration over Trust’s failure/inability to address pressing issues
There was widespread disappointment in the council chamber at the May 28 monthly meeting of Mid Ulster District Council, as the Southern HSC Trust is still stopping short of addressing councillors’ concerns regarding three issues which elected repr...