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Woman followed drink driving suspect to his home
The woman contacted police and followed the man around Derrylin.
Suspect in Lunney attack dies during house search
It has been reported that the main suspect in the investigation into the abduction of Kevin Lunney has died. The man, who was in his 50s, took ill when Derbyshire police searched his home in the UK this morning. Officers from the PSNI are currently undertaking five searches in Derrylin, while police in Derbyshire are […]
Hundreds of new houses in the pipeline
Major new developments to meet the growing demand in Enniskillen
Sadness at death of devoted mother and parishioner
THE sudden death of Maureen Chester (82), of Meadowfarm Enniskillen, evoked widespread sadness. Up to the weekend of her death she worked at St Michael’s Parish Bookshop at Halls Lane where she was known for her helpful service. Before taking up her role in the bookshop, until 2003 Maureen had for over 20 years worked […]
No deal: SDLP rules out an election pact with Sinn Fein
THE SDLP have confirmed they will not be joining in a ‘pact’ with Sinn Fein locally, announcing Cllr Adam Gannon as the party’s candidate for Fermanagh South Tyrone in the upcoming election. It was confirmed yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) that Cllr Gannon, who was elected to the Council for the first time at the this year’s […]
Figures reveal more patients forced to travel
NEW figures have revealed what most patients here in the county already knew, that Fermanagh people are asked to travel for treatment more often than patients elsewhere in the Western Trust. The South West Carers and Families (SWCF) group have been carrying out research into the issue of outpatient appointments, and recently submitted a freedom […]
County’s illegal dumping problem ‘could be even worse’
ILLEGAL dumping, already a plague on Fermanagh’s border, could become even worse after Brexit, while the development of the Marble Arch Geopark could also be stunted. That’s according to Cavan County Council, which has been assessing the impact the UK’s departure from the EU could have on the border county. From the smuggling of fuel, […]
Fermanagh folk still the marrying kind!
LOVE is in the air in Fermanagh. According to a new study Fermanagh has the highest marriage rate in the North with fewer people choosing to cohabit than in other areas. Data from 2017 analysed by Belfast-based solicitors Mackenzie and Dorman has shown that Fermanagh had the highest marriage rate per head of the population, equating […]
Business owners urged to have their say on rates
BUSINESS ratepayers within the Council area are being encouraged to have their say and share their ideas on improving the business rating system. Each year business rates generate over £655m across the North. The consultation is looking at how this amount might be raised without placing an unacceptable burden on business ratepayers. It is seeking […]