THE furloughing or job retention scheme which is paying the wages of hundreds of workers across Fermanagh, is to be extended until the end of October.
Easing of lockdown edges on to agenda
COVID-19 restrictions may be lifted here earlier than in other parts of the UK, according to First Minister Arlene Foster.
Covid-19 deaths ‘higher than thought’
THE number of deaths linked to Covid-19 is thought to be more than 40 per cent higher than previously reported.
Boost for furloughed workers
WITH A growing number of employers across Fermanagh availing of the Government’s furloughing scheme it has been confirmed that workers affected are al
Motorists ‘evade checkpoints’
HOLIDAYMAKERS travelling to Donegal and other locations across the border have been using backroads and travelling at night to avoid Garda checkpoints
70 workers infected at Cavan Hospital
DOCTORS from around the country are being urgently sent to Cavan General Hospital following news that 70 health workers there have been infected.
Lockdown to be stepped up
With growing evidence that strict Covid-19 lockdown measures are being flouted by people here, there are fear that new, tighter restrictions on publ
Fresh fears for safety of QIH directors
Authorities have said the threat against the directors remains high.
Covid warning letters for those most at risk
Anyone in the local community who received a ‘shielding letter’ in the post has been urged not to panic!
Sharp drop in motoring offences
THE number of motoring offences here has fallen from 53,900 to 47,000 in the past year, a 13% drop, according to official figures released today.