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THE FATHER and young son of the late Christopher (Chris) Oldcroft, who passed away suddenly last year at just 35, are channelling their grief into a powerful mission of hope. Charlie Oldcroft, Chris’s father, and ten-year-old Jaxon, his only son, are leading a series of community fundraisers in support of SUDEP Action NI. They are […]

Today’s death notices – Wednesday, December 10


ELLIOTT – 9th December 2025, peacefully at his home Drumsroohill, Swanlinbar Road Florencecourt. Gordon William devoted husband of Iris, dearly loved father of Rodney, Amanda (Trevor), Malcolm (Jenny), Colin (Jenny) and Alan (Lorna). A much-loved grandfather and brother of Ruth (Willie). House strictly private please. Friends and neighbours are welcome to call and meet the […]

Cocaine traces found in Lough Erne, new study reveals


COCAINE and by-products of Class A drugs have been found “quite strongly” in Lough Erne and other lakes in the North. The concerning news was revealed on ‘The State of Us’ podcast on BBC NI, with scientists carrying out almost 140 different water samples from various waterways across the North. Conducted by the Agri-Food and […]

Storm Bram: No plans to shut schools, say EA


EDUCATION chiefs say there are no plans to close schools due to today’s forecast storm. Forecasters say the extremely strong winds may lead to significant disruption in parts of Fermanagh and Tyrone. Following the issuing of an amber warning for Storm Bram this morning, a spokesperson for the Education Authority (EA) has discussed the situation […]

Council facilities closed due to incoming storm


A number of outdoor facilities in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area are closed today due to the expected stormy weather. Due to the Met Office weather warning for wind, which is in place from 9am to 9pm today,  the council has closed the following facilities: Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail Gortin Glens Forest Park (including […]

Pensioner arrested after drugs found in car


TWO men, aged 66 and 47, were arrested after police uncovered a large quantity of class C drugs in a vehicle stopped by officers in Fivemiletown yesterday. A PSNI spokesperson said officers were conducting vehicle checkpoints as part of Operation Season’s Greetings when they noted what they believed to be the smell of cannabis emanating […]

Police investigate report of a burglary in Enniskillen


POLICE are investigating a report of a burglary in the area of Coa Road in Enniskillen. It is believed that a grey coloured Seat Leon may have been involved. The PSNI have not released any more information about the incident. A police spokesperson said: “If you have any information which you think may assist please […]

Today’s death notices – Tuesday, December 9


Bernie McKearney (née Elliott) 27 Lurganboy Park, Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh. Died Sunday 7th December 2025, peacefully at home in the loving care of her family. Beloved wife of Brendan and loving mother to Gabriel (Vivien), Linda (Damien) and Gary (R.I.P). A devoted granny to Joanne (Shay) and Padraic (Kamini) and great granny to Chloe and […]