A TEMPO man has been banned from driving after fleeing the scene of a collision, Omagh Magistrates Court has heard. Stephen Armstrong (22), of Ballylucas Road, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance or a licence, careless driving and failing to remain and report an accident. The court was told that just after 2pm on July 23, […]
Call for action following another drugs seizure
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THERE have been calls for a collective response to the ongoing issue of drugs in Fermanagh, following another major seizure in the county. Police seized a large quantity of Class A drugs in Enniskillen at the weekend, including suspected ketamine, cocaine and ecstasy pills, just days after uncovering as separate haul of £80,000 of cocaine in the county […]
PSNI appeal after quantity of cash found in Enniskillen
The PSNI are trying to find the owners of a quantity of cash found in Enniskillen. A police spokesperson urged anyone who thinks the money belongs to them to get in contact. For obvious reasons, the PSNI has not said how much cash was found. “If you believe this is yours, please phone police on […]
Major support for The Kindness Postbox
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AN Enniskillen-based initiative which is aiming to bring the “young and old in the community” together has received significant financial support. It was recently confirmed that The Kindness Postbox has received £1,000 from the SPAR retailer, with the organisation pledging £20,000 to support different groups and initiatives in the North. Developed by Nuala O’Toole during […]
Family fundraiser in memory of Vanessa, James and Sara
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A NIECE of the late Vanessa Whyte and cousin to her two children, James and Sara Rutledge, is holding a charity fundraiser in their memory. Danielle Whyte, who lives in Galway, has launched the fundraiser to support Women’s Aid, in memory of the much-loved families whose deaths united the country in grief. Vanessa (45) and […]
Fermanagh shoppers shocked by food price hike
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SHOPPERS in Fermanagh are feeling the pinch at the tills after it was confirmed that food price inflation has rose to its highest level in almost 18 months, as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. Major concerns have been raised by residents who are lamenting the cost of essential items with the British Retail Consortium confirming […]
New app builds community for solo women in Fermanagh
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IN A world where social milestones often revolve around relationships and family, one Fermanagh woman is flipping the narrative. Imelda McAloon, from Roslea, has launched ‘Willow’, a free community app designed specifically for women navigating life solo, whether by choice or by circumstance. The aim is to build a space where women can feel seen, supported, and […]
Fermanagh unites to support family’s campaign
A HEARTFELT community fundraiser has raised over £3,000 to help purchase a specialist running wheelchair for a local family. The initiative was organised by Neil Walmsley, owner of Boxflow Gym in Enniskillen, in support of gym members Oran and Angela Gutang. The couple had been borrowing a specialised running wheelchair from a charity so that […]
Van was being driven dangerously in Enniskillen
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for any witnesses who may have observed a white van driving dangerously or acting suspiciously in the town in the early hours of this morning. At approximately 1am, a white van believed to be an early 2000’s Nissan Primastar bearing ROI plates failed to stop for police before then travelling […]
‘Enquiries are ongoing’ after Asda Enniskillen incident
THE Police has said that “enquiries are ongoing” after a car appeared to collide through the front of the Asda supermarket in Enniskillen today. ”Police received a report that a vehicle had caused damage to business premises on the Derrychara Road, Enniskillen, at around 3.25pm on Wednesday, 27th August,” a statement read. “No injuries were […]