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Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:49:58 +0100Two men arrested in Fermanagh and Dungannon as part of cross-Border terror probe
Two men were arrested last night (Tuesday, October 14) as part of a cross-Border terror probe.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100Enniskillen drop-in sessions set to offer expert advice to first-time buyers
People in Enniskillen are being invited to get expert advice on home ownership through a new initiative.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:33:39 +0100‘Battle a day’ at Stormont Executive, says minister
Relations at the Stormont Executive have been described as a “battle a day”.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:31:00 +0100Committal date finally fixed in attempted child communication case
A case which has been repeatedly delayed, leading a judge to issue a specific warning that the matter would be thrown out if there was no progress, has finally been allocated a date to transfer for trial.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:09:33 +0100Appeal to find owner of loose ferret in Enniskillen
A loose ferret has been reported in Fermanagh.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:23:32 +0100William and Kate pay a surprise visit to South Tyrone
The Princess of Wales joked that she wanted a fire engine to travel at top speed with sirens blaring, when given a ride during a tour of a new college training firefighters in Northern Ireland.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:33:07 +0100Hate Crime Awareness Week: Major spike in racist incidents in Fermanagh and Omagh
Racist hate crimes and incidents have seen a major spike in Fermanagh and Omagh over the past year, new figures show.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:11:16 +0100Pair charged with shoplifting from Sainsbury's
A man and woman have appeared in court accused of shoplifting from Sainsbury's Dungannon last month.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:33:53 +0100Technology Demonstration Farms still open for visits
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see new technology and innovations which they could adopt on their own farms.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:37:11 +0100'The law is clear': Police seize large quantity of fireworks from car
A large quantity of fireworks were found in a car during a police stop and search operation in South Tyrone.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:16:41 +0100Community invited to join Fermanagh bat monitoring effort
Often misunderstood and maligned at this time of year for their association with vampires and Halloween lore, bats are emerging as unsung heroes of Fermanagh’s biodiversity.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:15:54 +0100Dungannon man admits ‘messing around with ambulance’
Pre-sentence reports are to be prepared after a Coalisland man admitted “messing around with an ambulance.”
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:29:10 +0100'Operationally Sensitive Material' to be examined in Omagh Bomb Inquiry
The Omagh bombing Inquiry will hold hearings the week commencing November 10 on the use of Operationally Sensitive Material in the inquiry.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:45:51 +0100Man accused of assaulting sister and stealing £400, scissors and phone refused bail
A thirty-seven-year-old man, Stuart Greenaway has appeared in court in relation to an alleged attempted robbery while on bail for other violence charges.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:40:14 +0100County Tyrone pair walk free after police 'recoiled in horror' at 'hovel'
A County Tyrone couple who left their child alone in a house described by a judge as a “hovel”, which caused police and Social Services staff to “recoil in horror”, have walked free from court.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:20:46 +0100Tobacco theft accused fails to appear in court
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man charged with stealing tobacco from a Fivemiletown shop over a year ago who failed to appear in court.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:59:40 +0100From Cookstown to China: New short story collection explores life on the road
John Devlin’s new collection of short stories, “Birds of Paradox and Other Tales”, invites readers on a vivid journey across continents – from the local rolling hills to the bustling streets of China.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:17:00 +0100Man appears in court on harassment and assault charges
A 34-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to charges against two females.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:42:18 +0100Tributes paid to esteemed educator and former SWC principal, Malachy McAleer
For Malachy McAleer, education was never simply his profession — it was a purpose.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:45:40 +0100Fermanagh GAA clubs unite to raise awareness for Gaza
Fermanagh gaels are organising a solidarity walk in response to the "ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza" on Sunday, October 19, from Lissan to Brewster Park.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:25:00 +0100Elliott questions whether Irish unity calls are ‘pro-Irish’ or ‘anti-British’
Ulster Unionist Party Chair Lord Elliott used his address at the party’s annual conference in Belfast to challenge what he described as the “continual Republican demand for a United Ireland,” questioning whether such calls stem from genuine pat...
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:30:19 +0100Hit-and-run leads to explosives charge for Tyrone man who admitted motoring offences
Barry McCann (30) has admitted a number of motoring matters which subsequently led to him being separately charged with possessing explosives.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:09:20 +0100Dungannon man remanded for sentencing after admitting assaults and resisting police
Jason Duffy (36) from Sloan Street, Dungannon assaulted a woman and damaged her phone, assaulted and obstructed police and resisted arrest on April 11.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:55:59 +0100Dungannon woman denies causing bodily harm and disorderly behaviour
Marie Maben (36) from Woodlawn Park, is set to contest assault and disorderly behaviour charges which are alleged to have occurred just over a year ago.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:43:00 +0100STEM scholarship fund worth £200,000 now open for applications
A scholarship worth £200,000 for STEM students in Northern Ireland has now opened for applications.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:03:55 +0100Tyrone woman faces charges of drug possession and assault on police
A Dungannon woman is facing a number of charges relating to an incident earlier this year which includes the alleged possession of three types of drugs.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:31:40 +0100Domestic abuse home invasion accused returned for trial
A case involving an alleged home invasion in domestic abuse circumstances has been returned for trial.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:23:47 +0100Over €7 million cross-border project launched to support young people and families
A cross-border project worth more than €7 million, aimed at supporting young people and families living with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties, has been announced.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:41:26 +0100Trust's Vision Plan for SWAH 'offers no timeline, no detail and no urgency'
A Sinn Féin MLA has welcomed the Western Trust’s decision to end the consultation on the permanent removal of EGS from SWAH.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:08:14 +0100Country music extravaganza coming to Enniskillen this November
A country music spectacular is set to hit Fermanagh next month.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:25:38 +0100Council to establish Irish Unity Working Group after Unionist 'call-in' fails
A ‘call-in’ by Ulster Unionist councillors opposing a motion to establish an Irish Unity Working Group within the Council “does not have merit,” councillors have been told.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:02:44 +0100Lakeland Forum Redevelopment project showcased at climate conference
The Lakeland Forum Redevelopment project took centre stage at a recent climate conference.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:07:53 +0100Doctor fined for attempting to import 1,000 unlicensed tablets
A Clogher doctor has been fined for attempting to import 1,000 restricted tablets into Northern Ireland.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:22:55 +0100Permission sought for defibrillator at Enniskillen bank
The Bank of Ireland branch in Enniskillen has submitted a formal application for listed building consent to install an external defibrillator unit on the front of its premises.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:06:56 +0100Paedophile granted bail despite police concerns over ‘risk to public’
Despite strong police objections, a convicted paedophile deemed “a risk to the public” has been granted bail, although currently remains in custody as a suitable address for release has not yet been found.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:51:00 +0100Kennedy 'acted with Integrity' in Invest NI resignation, says Chairman
Councillors have voted in favour of a motion noting concern around "regional imbalance" within Invest NI at its monthly meeting.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:53:02 +0100Katie Donnelly inquest: 'We will fully and fearlessly investigate her death'
Family and friends of the late Katie Donnelly attended the first in a series of inquest hearings that will examine the circumstances surrounding the teenager's death.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:10:08 +0100Council rolling out the red carpet — If the Presidential hopefuls can find time
Councillors have agreed to write to outgoing President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins to thank him for his 14 years of service.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:35:26 +0100Female entrepreneurs thrive under new business programme
Several women in Fermanagh have benefited from the first phase of the Female Entrepreneur Programme; launching new businesses, creating jobs, and planning for future growth.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:23:56 +0100Bingo fundraising afternoon to boost funds for Fermanagh primary school
Locals are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bingo while helping raise funds for St. Mary’s Mullymesker Primary School on Sunday, October 19, from 3pm.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:20:32 +0100DUP MLA hits out at Gildernew over use of profanity to describe NI
Former Fermanagh South Tyrone MP turned podcaster Michelle Gildernew has been heavily criticised in the Northern Ireland Assembly in light of her comments made during the broadcast.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:57:38 +0100Ten lives lost in accidental house fires across Northern Ireland, NIFRS Warns
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging people to "take extra precautions" after revealing that ten people have lost their lives in accidental house fires in 2025.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:51:13 +0100Two trees planted at hospitals to mark World Mental Health Day
Two trees have been planted at hospitals to mark World Mental Health Day.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:37:46 +0100Fivemiletown pupils call on Minister to improve road safety outside their school
Pupils from Fivemiletown have called on a government minister to improve road safety.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:44:00 +0100New digital ID scheme 'fundamentally illiberal', says councillor
A new digital ID scheme that is being rolled out by the UK government is "fundamentally illiberal", an Alliance councillor has warned.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:37:56 +0100Fire service called to wind turbine fire in Fermanagh
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) are currently in attendance at a fire at a wind turbine in Fermanagh.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:59:25 +0100Old Railway Hotel: Deadline for removal of shipping containers missed
A Sinn Féin councillor has renewed calls for action over shipping containers at a derelict site in Enniskillen, after the landowner missed a ten-week deadline for their removal.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:21:00 +0100Grandfather and grandson secure top honours at Omagh Beltex show
For the second year in a row Grandfather and Grandson team, David Brown and Mark Latimer, secured the Championship at the Beltex Omagh Show and Sale on Friday, September 26.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:15:41 +0100'It's hard to beat': Luke Combs to headline Slane Castle
American country star Luke Combs has officially been announced to headline Slane Castle on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:57:13 +0100Person taken to hospital in 'serious' Tyrone collision
A person has been taken to hospital after a serious multi-vehicle crash outside in South Tyrone.