A MAN who fled from police in a high-speed chase before driving a tractor towards officers prior to smashing three police cars has been refused bail. Matthew Nolan, 25, of Tattenabuddagh Lane, Fivemiletown, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, three counts of criminal damage, driving when unfit due to drink or drugs, […]
Community support can still help save St Mary’s Primary
THE support of the local community can keep St Mary’s Primary School in Fivemiletown going, campaigners maintain. Plans for the school’s closure came to light after it was revealed by the Education Authority (EA) that it had received a request from the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) to “discontinue” the school with effect from August […]
Elliott challenges DAERA on safety for older farmers
FERMANAGH’S elder farmers are getting a raw deal when it comes to funding for safety. Tom Elliott, who is the MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone claimed that farmers in the county and the rest of the North who are over 40 are being looked over for grants to improve working conditions compared to those […]
SOAS calls for apology from Trust over protest comments
“SOAS focuses on facts as they arise and makes its representations in a serious and professional manner.”
Mallards enjoy North West Senior Cup success
Coleraine 1 Ballinamallard Utd 4 A hat-trick from Patrick Ferry in Tuesday evening’s North West Senior Cup Final helped Ballinamallard deliver their second-ever win in the competition. After losing last year’s decider to Dergview, Harry McConkey’s side enjoyed a comfortable win at The Showgrounds. Coleraine is the most successful team in the history of this […]
Business group speaks out on parking concerns
ENNISKILLEN business leaders have expressed concerns about the high level of town centre parking that is affecting trade. The Enniskillen Business Partnership (EBP) said that people parking in spaces that are out of bounds to them are causing problems for delivery lorries and disabled drivers who need to park nearby to shop. The worst of […]
EXCLUSIVE: Concern SWAH maternity on brink of collapse
A doctor has raised concerns about the sustainability of obstetrics and gynaecology at the SWAH due to the number of staff leaving the department.
SWAH consultation meeting in Belcoo tonight
This is the last public consultation event taking place in Fermanagh.
Endless opportunities for females in motorsport
MANY students across the North are being faced with the tough decision of choosing what subjects to study for their A-Level examinations in the next academic year. One local woman, Bernie Collins from Maguiresbridge, is encouraging young females to broaden their horizons and to not rule out the STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] subjects […]