Wheely bad… fears pothole problems are set to deepen


ONE OF the biggest challenges facing the new Assembly will be filling in the many, many potholes across Fermanagh.  Exactly ten years ago this week the Herald ran a six-page pothole special, highlighting surface problems around the county.  The spread is shocking to us today in that the potholes it featured no longer seem that […]

Foster all set for big Late Late Show TV debut


On the night that the UK is set leave the European Union, DUP leader and Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Arlene Foster will appear on RTE’s Late Late Show.  This Friday (31 January) Ryan Tubridy will interview the North’s First Minister on the prime time show which is broadcast from 9.35pm-11.55pm. The UK is set to […]

Enniskillen busker hopes to spread a little happiness


IT WOULD would be impossible for Fermanagh folk not to recognise the face of local busker Krum Maguire, who has been brightening up the streets of Enniskillen with his outstanding musical talents for over a year now.  Despite suffering from a minor cold, due to the “occupational hazard” that comes with performing in unpredictable weather, […]

‘Crippling’ hike in rates leaves pubs on the brink


A SELECTION of local pub owners are now facing “uncertain times” following the massive increase to business rates by the ‘Land and Property Service’ (LPS) across the county.  Despite promises made by the LPS and the Department of Finance (DoF) to be “fair and effective” in the rebalance of business rates, the Herald has learned […]

MOTs are cancelled over life safety fears


DRIVERS expecting to attend MOT tests in Enniskillen yesterday (Tuesday) were informed that the appointments had been cancelled. Just before 10pm on Monday night the Department for Infrastructure issued a statement outlining that following further inspections of lift faults in MOT centres, the contractor had not provided sufficient assurance to DVA on the effectiveness of […]

Fears Fire Service cuts ‘putting money before safety’


THERE are fears the Fire Service is putting balancing its budget before public safety concerns.  The NI Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) recently met with a delegation of local councillors, who were concerned about the reduction of full time staff at Enniskillen station from five to three, supported by a part time service.  It has […]