THE SOUTH West Acute Hospital (SWAH) is currently operating at its highest level of escalation, the head of the Western Trust has confirmed. The Trust held its February board meeting last Thursday, with Chief Executive, Neil Guckian providing an update on current pressures across the SWAH and Altnagelvin. Mr Guckian acknowledged the extreme demand on the Trust, noting that […]
Fake escort case moved to crown court
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THE case of a convicted sex-offender accused of posing as a female escort to extort funds from victims, is to transfer to crown court for trial. Scott Toothill (36) from Gledarragh Park, Ederney has previously expressed annoyance at the length of time the case is taking but movement is now expected later this month. He […]
The Trust launches framework to limit overuse of agency
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THE CHIEF executive of the Western Trust has said work is continuing to ease the health service’s reliance on agency staff. The Trust held its monthly board meeting last Thursday, at which a report was presented by chief executive Neil Guckin, outlining ongoing financial pressures across health and social care services. The report highlighted that in […]
Case of pair extradited from Malta stalled
THE case of a mother and son extradited from Malta on multiple charges of child abuse has been stalled due to the current barristers’ strike action. The accused pair, who are both from County Fermanagh but cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim appeared for a committal hearing by video-link from […]
Today’s death notices – Tuesday, February 10
GUNN née Cassidy – 9th February 2026, peacefully at the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital, and late of 40 Bog Road, Florencecourt. Pamela Patricia Ann (Pam) BEM, devoted wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Graham (Sarah), Kim, Dale, Grant and Hayley (Kalem), and a much-loved granny to Sam, Jack, Freddie and Faolán. […]
Appeal launched after reported Enniskillen burglaries
POLICE are appealing for information following reports of two burglaries which took place in the Castlecoole Road area of Enniskillen last night (Monday). “It was reported that someone had gained access to both properties and a sum of cash had been taken sometime between 11.30pm on Sunday 8th February and 7am on Monday 9th February,” […]
Fermanagh youth politican say on new driving rules
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FERMANAGH youth politican Jack McCubbin is likely to be part of the first generation impacted by the upcoming changes to rules for new learner drivers. While Jack supports the motion for road safety, he echoed the concerns of his peers. “It is clear the new system aims directly to reduce injuries and road traffic fatalities involving today’s youth, and […]
Fermanagh cancer campaigner sadly passes away
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A WELL KNOWN Fermanagh woman who battled with cancer has sadly passed away. Patricia (Pam) Gunn, late of Bog Road, Florencecourt, died peacefully at the Cancer Centre in Belfast on Monday morning. She was the devoted wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother to Graham (Sarah), Kim, Dale, Grant and Hayley (Kalem), and a much-loved […]
Calls for Station House to be transformed
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LOCAL residents feel that a listed building in Belcoo, which is situated on the proposed new greenway in Fermanagh, could be a “unique heritage asset” in the county. Jemma Dolan, MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, has written to the Shared Island Fund in her bid to secure funding for the redevelopment of the Station […]
Artists unite for charity mental health gig
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ARTISTS from across the local community are set to unite for a special charity gig featuring music, poetry and spoken word, all in support of the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen. The event will take place at The Gasworks, Mulherns Bar, Enniskillen, at 8pm on Saturday, February 21, and promises to be an uplifting night of creativity, […]