THE Health Minister has said GPs in Fermanagh are ‘on his radar’ and vowed to campaign for better funding support to ensure local healthcare services are able to cope. GPs and health professionals from across Fermanagh and Tyrone listened intently to Minister Mike Nesbitt’s address during the 10-year celebration of the South West GP Federation […]
Lisnaskea man allegedly stole car worth £10,000
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A LISNASKEA man has appeared in court in relation to a number of motoring offences including theft of a vehicle which allegedly occurred in the summer. Thirty-five-year-old Alan Martin Harte from Trasna Way is accused of stealing a Citroen car valued at £10,000 from Body Works NI and driving it while disqualified and without insurance. […]
Shock as Fermanagh councillor quits party
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THERE was shock and surprise in local political circles this week as Cllr Garbhán McPhillips confirmed he had quit the SDLP and will continue to serve as an Independent. His departure from the party leaves the SDLP with just two sitting members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. A representative in the Council for Erne […]
Fermanagh groups concern at NIAS adverse incidents
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A freedom of information response from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) has contradicted a statement by the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) that there have been no adverse incidents because of the ‘temporary’ withdrawal of emergency general surgery from South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The freedom of information disclosure was made in […]
Enniskillen girls take part in women’s rugby final
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IT WAS a day to remember for a group of young players from Enniskillen Rugby Club, who travelled to Twickenham for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final — not just as spectators, but as part of the historic occasion itself. In front of a crowd of almost 82,000 supporters, Amy Nelson proudly stepped onto the […]
Kesh man admits indecent child image charges
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A convicted paedophile reoffended while subject to a suspended sentence having previously narrowly avoided imprisonment for similar matters, Dungannon Crown Court has heard. Charles Campbell (57) from Muckros Road, Kesh admitted possessing an indecent image of a child and an extreme pornographic image June 20 2024. He further admitted distrusting or showing an indecent image […]
State pension likely to rise by 4.7% next year
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THE pension is expected to increase next year, in what would be a major boost to Fermanagh pensioners. Many elderly residents in the county have been left concerned for their futures following the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and rise in price hikes, with calls for support from governments. It has now been reported that the state […]
MLA announces arrival of ‘little heart warrior’
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FERMANAGH and Omagh MLA Deborah Erskine has announced the early arrival of her baby daughter, Olivia Rhoda Jean. Born eight weeks premature, Olivia is currently being cared for in the Royal Neonatal Unit. Ms Erskine described her as a “little heart warrior,” already showing remarkable strength and taking brave steps forward each day. The MLA […]
Fermanagh’s roads at ‘real risk’ of deterioration
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CALLS are growing at Stormont for the implementation of a new roads maintenance strategy as fears are growing that the county’s roads are going to be “left to deteriorate to a dangerous level”. Motorists have been venting their fury for many years now over the state of the roads in the county, with the Northern […]
Alleged assaults on two women
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Charges of assaulting two women during the same alleged incident have been out to an Enniskillen man who appeared in court. Christopher Warrington (31) from Irvinestown Road is accused of committing the offences on February 19, 2024. A defence solicitor told Enniskillen Magistrates Court the charges are denied. District Judge Alana McSorley adjourned the case […]