THE LOCAL health service is under serious pressure all year round but over the next few weeks the demand on services gets even more acute. So much so that the Western Trust is implementing what it describes as a ‘winter resilience plan’ for SWAH to ensure that those in greatest need get top priority. Unscheduled […]
Outrage as ‘Scrooge-like’ DVLA clamp over 30 vehicles
THERE has been widespread outrage right across the county about the increase in cars being clamped over road tax and other issues. The DVLA clamp-down is aimed at car owners that haven’t got their cars properly taxed and over 30 vehicles have been clamped here since Sunday. Some of the vehicles clamped may have been […]
Plans for school that was once at heart of community
THE building of the old St Eugene’s Primary School located in the Knocks area between Brookeborough and Lisnaskea is all set for a brand new re-boot, six years after the rural school faced permanent closure. As our photographer, Andrew Paton, reveals the little country school remains virtually unchanged since the day it closed. Now, however, […]
Don’t use us as political football, says health union
ON Monday members of Unison, gathered once again at the picket line to demonstrate their frustrations over pay parity and staffing levels, with further action to cause serious disruption across all boards of the local community and SWAH. Members of the union have demanded that the health service “should not be used as political leverage,” […]
Forum evacuated in alarm scare
THE Lakeland Forum was evacuated last Tuesday night (December 3) following an incident which resulted in emergency services being called to the centre. High alert fire alarms were set off right across the building, with immediate orders from staff to direct members of the public, including youngsters getting swimming lessons, to clear the area quickly […]
New Roslea group highlights loss of community services
Nationalist and unionist councillors share common cause for Roslea
Sinead spreading Xmas cheer for those in need!
“It’s absolutely heartbreaking what some people have to go through, right on our front door step.”
Fears over massive disruption as nurses’ to strike
PHARMACY staff at SWAH kicked off the first leg of industrial action this week, with further strike action by union members to take place over the coming weeks. Chief Executive of the Western Trust, Dr Anne Kilgallen said, “The treatment and care of our patients and service users will remain our top priority. “We wish […]
Claire transforms life with huge weight loss
Claire Carleton transformed her life by losing 4 stone 7.5lbs before falling pregnant with her son. Now she is using her success to help others achieve their weight loss goals. The local woman remained at Slimming World throughout her pregnancy and has just over a stone to lose in order to reach her target […]
Trust accused of trying to cut Meals on Wheels
The Trust claims demand for the service is down, however this has been disputed locally.