A number of emergency vehicles attended the scene of this morning’s crash.
Need for new traffic lights in Enniskillen questioned
QUESTIONS have been raised over the need for a new lighted pedestrian crossing in Enniskillen. The new ‘puffin’ crossing at the junction of Queen Elizabeth Road and and Belmore Street, at what is known as ‘the ramp’, was put into operation last week. It replaces a traditional non-lighted ‘zebra’ crossing which had been in place at […]
UN recognition for Erne Campus ahead of COP26 talk
The elite recognition comes ahead of a keynote talk at the global climate summit next week.
Give blood and save a life!
THE Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service is responsible for the collection, testing and distribution of over 55,000 blood donations each year. The Service operates three mobile units at nearly 180 locations throughout the province. Today, the Herald spoke with Karin Jackson, Chief Executive of the NI Blood Transfusion Service about the importance of blood donation […]
Demand for Out of Hours GP soars over past month
The HSC was responding to problems at the weekend when local patients encountered difficulties accessing the service.
Claire embarks on new job in Belcoo shop!
AS the saying goes, there is always life without limits and you should never let the things that you can’t do, stop you from doing the things that you can do. For Blacklion native, Claire, there is no truer statement. Clarie, a student on the ‘Access’ programme at the National Learning Network, Manorhamilton, has secured […]
Police are continuing to urge the public to be on their guard against a recent wave of scams
THE scams involve a text or WhatsApp from a person claiming to be a family member, and have the common aim of encouraging the recipient to transfer money. The renewed warning comes after numerous reports were received in recent days from victim’s right across the province. Superintendent Gerard Pollock said: “We have noted an increase […]
Resident fears family pet dog may have been stolen
A LOCAL family has been left devastated following the disappearance of their pet dog, Holly. Holly, a full-bred collie, disappeared on Friday and owner, Gabriel Cassidy, fears that the family animal may have been stolen and fears for the life and condition of his ‘family loved pet.’ “The dog has disappeared off the face of the […]
Western Trust issues an appeal for staff as health pressures keep mounting
WITH the health crisis deepening, the Western Trust was forced to issue an urgent workforce appeal as a result of unfilled nursing shifts at the SWAH at the weekend. The appeal was issued by the Trust for both SWAH and Altnagelvin over three days at the weekend. When contacted by the Herald, a Trust spokesman confirmed […]
Two-week extension for High Street voucher scheme
THE ‘Spend Local’ voucher scheme has been extended for a further two weeks. Shoppers will now be able to spend their cards right up to December 14, rather than the old deadline of November, 30. Retail NI have welcomed the news, saying that due to the ‘challenges’ around processing applications for the scheme it was […]