Man released on bail after alleged rape in Enniskillen


A MAN arrested on suspicion of rape in Enniskillen has been released on bail. “A 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape following a report relating to an incident in the Broadmeadow area of Enniskillen in the early hours of Sunday morning, 28th April, has been released on bail. Enquiries are ongoing,” a police spokesperson […]


Fermanagh man facing fraud charges


A CASE of alleged fraud and false accounting involving a former director of a Fermanagh playgroup is to transfer to crown court. Martin Cox (40) from Hillcrest, Enniskillen is accused of 16 offences comprising five counts each of fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position. There are also four counts of making or supplying […]


COLUMN: Michael Hand- Face your fears


THERE is an excellent book by M. Scott Peck called “The Road Less Travelled” where he draws on the experiences of his career as a psychiatrist, to guide us through the difficult, painful times in life by showing us how to confront our problems through the principle of discipline. The opening sentence is: “Life is Difficult”. It […]


Davy dedicates award to Rovers club members


LISNASKEA man Davy Wheeler said he was ‘very humbled’ after he received his BEM award at Hillsborough Castle on Tuesday morning. The 69-year-old was awarded a Order of the British Empire (BEM) award in the New Years’ Honours list for his services to association football in Fermanagh. The well-known Fermanagh man was presented with his award […]


Concern about collapse of vital service at SWAH


IT IS feared the immense pressure on the local health service could grow even further after it emerged a vital service aimed at reducing hospital numbers is now no longer available at the SWAH. There are concerns the collapse of the Older Person’s Assessment and Liaison Service (OPALS) at the Enniskillen hospital will not only increase attendances at its emergency […]