District Support Team officers on patrol in the Enniskillen area recently stopped a vehicle which smelled so strongly of cannabis, they could smell it travelling in the car behind them. As a result, police stopped the vehicle and arrested two occupants on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs. A follow up search at their home address […]
Maternity staff face ‘verbal abuse’ over visiting restrictions
MATERNITY STAFF at SWAH have faced “verbal abuse” and “harassment” over visiting restrictions not updated by the Trust. The easing of maternity restrictions initially came as welcome news, however hope changed to disappointment after a number of mothers-to-be seen their partner denied access over the past week despite the change of rule. The Trust was […]
Kathleen crowned Community Champion in Rural Awards
LISNASKEA’S Kathleen Breen, has been crowned the Housing Executive’s Rural Community Champion of 2020 after her inspirational efforts to help others over the course of Covid-19 pandemic made a positive impact to many. Kathleen, who is widely known for her heart of gold qualities and selfless drive to help others within the local community took […]
Party Bees putting the smiles on faces
THE PARTY BEES entertainment service has put smiles across the faces of Fermanagh youngsters for almost six years now. At the helm of its success is Jolene Nig Uidhir from Enniskillen, who said “I found what I was put on this earth to do” through her love for children that has placed her business at […]
Beauty therapist ‘blown away’ by transformation of her business online
AN IRVINESTOWN beauty and cosmetic therapist who used lockdown to transform her business into an online international franchise has been “blown away” by the demand she has received from all over the world. Jeanette Guy of NMD Beauty Aesthetics and Training Academy, who has worked in the industry for over eight years, was forced to […]
Samantha’s new single rockets to number one in the Country charts
IT has been a week of worldwide success for Fermanagh singing sensation Samantha Breslin after her latest single ‘Get Along Home Cindy’ sky-rocketed straight to No.1 on the Irish Country charts and shot to No.2 in the world Country music category. Speaking on her recent success, the Lisnaskea beauty told the Herald that she was “absolutely delighted” to hear […]
‘L’ drivers get go ahead to book practical test
Around 8,000 people from the north were in the queue when the portal opened at 10am on Monday.
PSNI issue warning after spate of overnight car thefts
Police in Enniskillen are investigating reports of the theft of a car, and thefts from a number of vehicles, in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday 13th May). Sergeant Balfour said: “Police received a report that a grey coloured Volkswagen Golf had been stolen from the Kilmore Green area of Lisnaskea. “It’s believed to […]
Questions over hospitality reopening fiasco
Bars given a presumptive date to open, only to find that the goalposts had moved at the last possible minute for them.
Expectant mothers welcome easing of restrictions
The Trust can only accommodate within a Covid secure environment, and some women have seen their partners denied access.