Patient stories lay bare reality of surgery withdrawal


HUNDREDS of patient experience stories gathered by campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) have laid bare the grim reality now facing Fermanagh patients since the withdrawal of emergency general surgery (EGS) from the SWAH. Over the past year, since EGS at the Enniskillen hospital was suspended indefinitely, the Western Trust has repeatedly stated that it has put […]


Middle East conflict driving up local oil prices


IN A reversal of what we’ve become used to over the years, pump prices in Fermanagh are currently cheaper than in our neighbouring counties to the South. However, with the conflict in the Middle East seeing a surge oil prices, don’t expect to save on fuel or home heating costs this winter. While diesel is currently still cheaper south […]


Share Village lighting up the dark evenings


THE DARK evenings may be drawing in, but it’s still ‘all go’ at the Share Discovery Village in Lisnaskea. Next month BBC Radio 4’s popular panel programme ‘Any Questions?’ will be broadcasting live from the holiday and activity centre, and the local public are being urged to take part. The show, which airs on Friday […]