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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen man says he feared for his life during alleged SWAH attack
An Enniskillen man who says he was grabbed by the throat and thrown about “like a ragdoll” while awaiting treatment at South West Acute Hospital has questioned the lack of security in its A&E department.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: asking 'what is the truth' is more pertinent than ever
Former U.S. President Barack Obama was in Belfast last week and among the topics he discussed was the importance of local journalism.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:09:39 +0100
Over 200 attend training to identify warning signs of domestic homicide
Coercive control by men of women starts with the simplest of things, it could be remarks about a woman’s appearance that deliberately makes her feel inadequate.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0100
Western Trust defends SWAH emergency surgery suspension in High Court
The Western Trust defended the suspension of emergency general surgery at SWAH, citing staffing shortages, gaps in support services and improved patient outcomes.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:10:13 +0100
Irvinestown woman to plead guilty to drink-driving charge as insurance queried
An Irvinestown woman will be pleading guilty to a charge of driving with excess alcohol in Ederney, Ennskillen Magistrates Court heard.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:58:58 +0100
Tempo man given 120-hour community service order after cannabis haul found in car
A Tempo man, who was caught with cannabis with an estimated street value of between £1500 and £1800 has been give a Community Service Order, at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Rosslea man’s alleged SOPO breach case adjourned for further evidence
Rosslea man Odhran McCabe’s alleged SOPO breach, harassment and improper electronic communications case was adjourned to November 2 for further evidence.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:22:57 +0100
On board the Fermanagh to Belfast bus as campaigners fight to save SWAH services
SOAS campaigners travelled from Enniskillen to Belfast High Court as judges consider permission for a judicial review of suspended SWAH emergency surgery.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:38:37 +0100
Feel Good Fair in Pettigo highlights the power of connection for mental health
Pettigo’s Feel Good Fair brought 150 people together for mental health advice, wellbeing talks, local support services, exhibitors and social connection.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:36:33 +0100
Hospital cleaning staff stage demonstration outside SWAH
Domestic services staff at South West Acute Hospital have staged demonstrations against proposed cutbacks, with similar protests taking place at hospitals across the Western Trust area.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:55:54 +0100
‘Does little to inspire confidence’: Fermanagh MLA hits out over prisoner on the run
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has questioned confidence in the Justice Minister and Northern Ireland's justice system after a remand prisoner absconded while on compassionate leave seven months ago and remains unlawfully at large.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:25:20 +0100
Person airlifted to hospital in Belfast after Fermanagh single-vehicle crash
One person was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast after a single-vehicle crash in Fermanagh this morning.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:29:41 +0100
Day two of SOAS application for leave to apply for judicial review
Follow live as we follow along with day two of the SOAS application for leave to apply for judicial review in the High Court

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0100
Irvinestown man, 78, denies two sexual assault charges in court
An Irvinestown man who is facing charges of sexual assault will be denying those charges, Enniskillen Magistrates Court heard.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:54:02 +0100
Fermanagh road closed following crash
The Enniskillen Road near Irvinestown may be closed for some time following a road traffic collision, police have warned.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh farmers receive almost £29m in bovine TB compensation since 2021
DAERA figures show Fermanagh farmers received almost £29m in bovine TB compensation since 2021, including £1.87m in early 2026.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:48:19 +0100
Dungannon man granted bail after cartridges found in Lidl bag
Dungannon man Jason Duffy granted bail at Enniskillen Magistrates Court after cartridges allegedly found in a Lidl bag; faces Pregabalin and obstruction charges.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:31:39 +0100
Man denies threats to kill woman but admits damaging PSNI police van cell
Darryl Parr denies threats to kill and threatening behaviour, but admits damaging a PSNI police van cell over alleged July 31 offences, Enniskillen court hears.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:58:47 +0100
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of 2016 rape inside Westminster
Police are investigating an allegation that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, it is understood.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:43:00 +0100
Enniskillen man raised more than £4000 for hospice in memory of late wife
Harold Brown, from Enniskillen, began fundraising following the death of his wife Deborah at the hospice in February.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:52:53 +0100
Man pleads guilty to carrying offensive weapon in Lisnaskea
Portadown man Ricky James admits carrying a metal pole in Lisnaskea and assaulting a police officer; case adjourned at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:44:49 +0100
Enniskillen men plead guilty after trouble at Enniskillen pub
Two Enniskillen men who ran amok in the Lough Inn public house in the town, have pleaded guilty to charges criminal damage and threats to kill at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:56:05 +0100
Enniskillen Road reopens after serious Fermanagh crash
The Enniskillen Road in Irvinestown has reopened following a single-vehicle collision which saw one person airlifted to hospital in Belfast.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:38:27 +0100
Northern Ireland bird keepers urged to boost biosecurity
Bird keepers across Northern Ireland are being urged to strengthen biosecurity measures ahead of the winter period, amid renewed concerns over the spread of avian influenza.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:33:53 +0100
Northern Ireland growers offered grants for new technology
Horticulture businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for grants towards new technology, growing systems and crops under a scheme offering support of up to 40% of eligible project costs.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
A handbag and a message of hope for domestic abuse survivors
Women and children fleeing domestic abuse in Fermanagh are to receive bags filled with essential items and messages of support through a new initiative aimed at helping them rebuild their lives.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:17:19 +0100
Jemma Dolan warns Northern Ireland babies risk being left behind on screening
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has renewed calls for newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), warning that children in Northern Ireland risk being left behind as screening programmes progress elsewhere in the UK.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:26:21 +0100
Fermanagh business opens £700,000 shop and café expansion
A Fermanagh business which has grown from five employees to a team of 30 has marked its latest milestone with a £700,000 investment in an expanded shop and new café.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:37:31 +0100
Derrylin hall committee and 50-year volunteer honoured at Fermanagh awards
A volunteer committee which has breathed new life into Derrylin Parish Church Hall and a Maguiresbridge man who has given more than 50 years of service to his community have been honoured at the Fermanagh Rural Community Network’s Celebrating Commu...

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:59:53 +0100
Fresh appeal made 19 years after Paul Quinn murder in Co Monaghan
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information into the murder of Paul Quinn as the 19th anniversary of his death is marked.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:41:08 +0100
Full file received in Ellie Flanagan murder case as Enniskillen man returns to court
An Enniskillen man, who is charged with murdering a woman in the town, had his case put back for on-going investigation at the Magistrates Court.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:56:24 +0100
Revolut customers unable to access app or make payments as global disruption hits services
Revolut is reporting issues with its services across the world.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:31:14 +0100
Man told alleged victim 'If you call the police I will kill you'
A Dungannon man, who allegedly told another male that he "would smash his brains out" with a glass ash tray has been granted bail at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:36:44 +0100
Council urges minister to prioritise new unit at Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors urge Health Minister Robbie Butler to visit ‘Dickensian’ Lime and Elm wards and prioritise a new acute mental health unit.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:28:29 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors clash over Border poll motion
SF motion calling for progress on Border poll passes comfortably  without Unionist support

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh pupils turn water protection lessons into village-wide art exhibition
A children’s art exhibition in Garrison is delivering a creative message about environmental protection and the importance of clean water.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0100
‘They were being dishonest’: SOAS barrister challenges Western Trust in court
The first day of the Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) judicial review has concluded in the Royal Courts of Justice, with the case set to continue in the High Court in Belfast on October 21 and 22.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0100
Fermanagh South Tyrone MP to contest Assembly seat in Belfast
Sinn Féin has selected Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen to contest the new South Belfast and Mid Down constituency at next May’s Assembly election.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:25:34 +0100
Enniskillen’s WildeDay 'exceeds expectations' for organisers
Enniskillen’s WildeDay celebration exceeded expectations, bringing Oscar Wilde’s legacy to life with performances, a procession and community events in Fermanagh.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:28:06 +0100
Andrew Muir vows ‘I am going nowhere’ amid Fivemiletown cull backlash
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has insisted he will not quit despite receiving death threats amid the fallout from the shooting of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:27:43 +0100
Hearing begins on bid for judicial review over SWAH emergency surgery suspension
SOAS begins High Court judicial review of emergency surgery suspension at South West Acute Hospital in Northern Ireland, with hearing continuing until October 22.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:32:56 +0100
Clogher Valley Show raises £3,348 for heart charity
The Clogher Valley Show has raised £3,348 for the Children’s Heartbeat Trust through fundraising efforts by its vintage section, young farmers and the NI Blonde Cattle Club.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:58:07 +0100
A5 upgrade ruling welcomed despite concerns for farmers
Mid Ulster Policy & Resources committee members have welcomed the recent Court of Appeal ruling which has cleared the way for a major upgrade of the A5 between Londonderry and Aughnacloy.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:52:02 +0100
Mid Ulster childminders soon allowed to care for up to eight children
Mid Ulster councillors have approved a recommendation to allow home-based registered childminders to care for up to eight children under the age of 12 – as opposed to six currently – in line with new regulations announced by the Department of Hea...

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:47:23 +0100
Phone mast refused to avoid duplication of existing facility
Planning permission for the erection of a 25-metre-high telecommunications mast on land approximately 30 metres north of 84A Cookstown Road, Dungannon, has been refused, as the applicant has failed to demonstrate why an existing mast in the vicinity ...

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:38:08 +0100
Scaled-down plans for training facility at Moy GAC approved
Planning permission has been granted for the provision of a new training facility at Tír na nÓg GAC, 32-34 Benburb Road, Moy, albeit scaled down from the original plans to minimise the impact on neighbouring properties.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:04:39 +0100
Three people found drink driving in nine hours over weekend, says police
Three people were detected driving over the legal alcohol limit during a nine-hour period over the weekend, police have said.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:13:33 +0100
Police appeal after 15 bullocks go missing near Kesh
Police are appealing for information after 15 Charolais and Limousin bullocks went missing from the Manoo Road area of Kesh over the weekend.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:27:43 +0100
Diana Armstrong praises bravery of women in Jeffrey Donaldson case
Diana Armstrong says the bravery of Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims has encouraged more abuse survivors to come forward following his 15-year prison sentence.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:17:17 +0100
Belleek sex offender jailed after police uncover 55,000 Telegram chats
Belleek sex offender Alun Cleary jailed for three years after accessing child abuse images on Telegram and breaching a Sexual Offences Prevention Order.

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