Those who have lived experience of gambling addiction have warned the new gambling tax could unintentionally heighten risks for vulnerable people. The measure was introduced by Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer and announced on November 26 as part of the UK government’s Autumn Budget 2025. The government believes increasing the duty on online gambling will […]
Fermanagh man opens up about addiction to Class A drugs
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A FERMANAGH man who came close to death after years of Class A drug abuse has warned that addiction is ‘everywhere’ as Enniskillen faces what he calls a worsening drugs crisis. Daniel Wills, originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, moved to Fermanagh in 1987 and attended school in Enniskillen. It was during those school years that […]
New gambling measures welcomed
FAMILIES who have lost loved ones to gambling addictions have welcomed Stormont’s latest measures to curb the issue, as the cost-of-living crisis continues to have an impact. Sinn Féin recently passed a motion at Stormont, which would see greater support networks and an improvement to services made available for people living with gambling addictions locally. […]
Fears gambling will be ‘a temptation’ with rising costs
A LOCAL father who lost his son to suicide as a result of a serious gambling addiction fears some people may be forced to turn to desperate measures as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. With families and residents feeling the pressure, fears are high that some people may turn to gambling in a bid to […]
Fermanagh campaigner welcomes gambling pledge
A FATHER who lost his son to suicide as a result of a serious gambling addiction has welcomed the UK Government’s pledge to reduce the amount of money people can spend on slot machines. Since November 2013, when their son Lewis died tragically, Pete and Sadie Keogh have been campaigning for a change in gambling […]
Warning issued on risks of Pregabalin drug abuse
Aidan Ormsby of Solace at the Arc Healthy Living Centre says the incorrect dose as well as it being mixed with other substances can be deadly.
Local campaigner not impressed by gambling ads ban
“Until people realise this is a serious public health issue nothing is going to change.”
Ex-footballer driving home the message of gambling addiction
A FORMER Fermanagh and Western footballer is hoping to drive home the message that gambling addiction can cost lives over the coming weeks, months and beyond. Pete Keogh, whose son Lewis took his own life in 2013 because he had a gambling addiction, is the chairman of the charity Gambling With Lives which has been […]
How gambling addiction cost our boy his life
THEIR son Lewis took his own life three years ago after a prolonged gambling addiction. It’s only now that parents Pete and Sadie Keogh have the strength to talk about it. “Addiction to anything is bad, but addiction to gambling is cruel,” said the couple who have been through so much since they received the […]
Addiction service clocked up hundreds of home visits
OVER the three summer months, ARC Healthy Living Centre’s Solace Project in Irvinestown clocked up a massive 650 home visits to those who are battling addiction. The Solace programme offers support to those who are struggling with addiction and aims to reduce the harm addiction can cause. Senior Manager at ARC Healthy Living Centre, […]