A Fermanagh man accused of domestic abuse charges against his mother, “flicked blood at police and claimed to be HIV positive” a court has heard. Fred Tottenham (39) from Leighan Road, Enniskillen is charged with assaulting his mother, damaging her property, engaging in abusive behaviour to cause physical or psychological harm and assaulting two police […]
Super Skins retain Ulster Junior Cup
ULSTER JUNIOR CUP ENNISKILLEN Rugby Club enjoyed a Christmas to remember as they made history by winning the Ulster Junior Cup for the second time in a row following victory over Ballynahinch 2XV in Belfast. There was joyous scenes at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast on Saturday (December 27) when Skins won back-to-back titles following […]
Suspended sentence for damaging neighbour’s car
AN Enniskillen resident who caused over £1,000 in damages to his neighbour’s vehicle has been handed a suspended sentence. Giedrius Makauskas (51) of Foxhill Close appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court via videolink from custody to face a number of charges. With the assistance of a Lithuanian interpreter, the court heard that in November police were […]
Suspected drunk-driving arrest in Enniskillen
A woman has been arrested in Enniskillen for allegedly driving at four times the legal alcohol limit. Police have revealed details of the arrest as they issued a renewed appeal for people not to drink and drive. “Unbelievably, drink/drug driving continued to be an issue in our District over Christmas,” said a PSNI spokesperson. “The […]
Enniskillen man accused of serious assault on partner
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An Enniskillen man has been remanded in custody following allegations of serious assault on his partner. At Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday Christopher Boyle (28) of Mallard Heights was overnight charged. He is accused of committing grievous bodily harm (GBH), common assault, and strangulation, aggravated by domestic abuse, between December 15 and 16. He is […]
Scott embodies the true meaning of Christmas
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In the run-up to Christmas, a simple yet powerful act of generosity by a local fuel delivery driver quietly made a real difference to households struggling through the winter months. Scott Thompson, a team member with CB Fuels Ballinamallard, recently won 12 x 20kg bags of coal in a company raffle. While many might have kept […]
28-year-old woman dies following Lisnaskea crash
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a woman has died following a road traffic collision in Lisnaskea on Friday, 5th December. Chief Inspector Simpson from the Collision Investigation Unit, stated: “Officers responded to a report that a Vauxhall Insignia car and Renault Traffic van had collided on the Crom Road at around […]
Fermanagh figures recognised in King’s Honours list
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TWO community figures from Fermanagh are among those recognised for their dedication to public service in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026. As 55 individuals across the North are celebrated for their outstanding contribution to community and country, local figures Pauline Walmsley and Superintendent Robert McGowan have been honoured for careers marked by leadership, commitment and […]
MP Cullen reaffirms her commitment for 2026
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As the year draws to a close and we look ahead to 2026, Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Pat Cullen, has shared a New Year message reflecting on the commitment, resilience and community spirit shown across the constituency throughout 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, MP Pat Cullen, >f 136<pictured right,>f 127< has […]
Investigation continues into Belturbet bomb 53 years on
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THERE has been a fresh appeal for information into the Belturbet bombing, more than 50 years after a loyalist claimed the lives of two local teenagers. On 28 December 1972, bombs exploded in three towns along the Fermanagh border – Clones, Pettigo, and Belturbet. While no one was seriously injured in Clones and Pettigo, 16-year-old Patrick […]