Pharmacy boss warns over shortage of medicines


“I AM over 30 years in this job, and I have never witnessed anything like this before.” These are the worried words of Liam Bradley –a local pharmacist who owns 13 community chemists in Fermanagh and Tyrone. As ‘the worst flu outbreak in 20 years’ continues to spread, sick people are increasingly finding themselves being shooed away […]

Barton back in politics as she’s co-opted onto Council


“I HAD given no thought to returning to politics,” admits Rosemary Barton who has been co-opted to Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. as a UUP Councillor. Barton is referring to the immediate aftermath of May’s NI Assembly election last year when she lost her seat as an MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone. A risk of […]

Hugs for Helen to say a massive ‘thank you’


IT was his fifth goal this season and no sooner had John Edgar hit the back of the net than he was over celebrating with one lady in particular, Helen Hurst, the Ballinamallard chef. As Edgar explained, Helen is one of the many who work tirelessly in the background for the team; “Helen and Wendy […]

Transform your look from day to night


ELLEN TURBETT gives her top tips on how to transform your look from day to night! The notion of having multiple wardrobes is a thing of the past. Transitioning your outfits from day to night has never been easier and with a few simple tips, you could save yourself a fortune! The Blazer and Skirt […]

Fermanagh fourth highest in alcohol mortality rates


ALCOHOL mortality rates in Fermanagh have dropped but concern remains that levels are still too high. Figures released for 2021 from the Northern Ireland Statistic and Research Agency (NISRA), show that Fermanagh and Omagh recorded a rate of 20 per 100,000 people who have had alcohol-related deaths. That is a drop from the Covid lockdown […]

Report shows Invest NI not delivering for Fermanagh


A DAMNING report on Invest NI has been described as being of “no surprise” and “long overdue”. An independent review, led by Sir Michael Lyons, found the economic development agency as having “profound divisions” at the top. The report stated that “relationships at senior levels within Invest NI are damaged and are harming the performance […]

Emergency surgery return for SWAH is some way off


THE South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has announced the first overnight procedures of its elective surgery unit but the Western Trust admit that the return of emergency surgery is still some way off. An announcement by the Department of Health last year stated that the SWAH would become a regional overnight elective stay centre for […]