FROM Lord Brookeborough losing his seat in the Lords, to hope for local families seeking justice for their loved ones, to a new legal obligation on our public bodies to be truthful with the community, there was plenty for Fermanagh to digest in last week’s King’s Speech. As part of the official opening of parliament ceremony, King Charles delivered […]
Fermanagh Community Transport threatened again
FERMANAGH Community Transport (FCT) is again under threat as proposed cuts are set to see the organisation’s budget reduced even further. Despite the growing need and demand across the rural community in Fermanagh for the organisation’s services, it remains in the firing line. “The proposed cuts would have an extremely adverse impact on the rural elderly and disabled here,” FCT […]
Fermanagh has one of largest road budgets in the North
It may be hard to believe, but the local area had one of the largest resource budgets for road repairs and improvements in the North.
Fermanagh families to miss out on Budget support
“We need to see promises now translated into policies that put pounds into the pockets of families.”
Fermanagh families on benefits to get £650
Low-income families will get the one-off payment to help with the cost of living crisis.
Budget warning as Council urged not to raise rates
The Finance Minister has warned of tough times ahead.
Principals issue stark new warning on looming meltdown
“Our classrooms are in crisis…schools are struggling to cover a basic curriculum,” the public statement read.
Roadworks ‘will be hit by political stalemate’
Repairs on local roads could be held up by the continued political uncertainty.
The worst I’ve ever seen – and more cuts to come, says health boss
The £7m health cuts are already being felt in Fermanagh with no beds available in the South West Acute Hospital on Monday morning, despite a private ward with 24 beds lying vacant.
PSNI chief warns of impact of cuts in fight against crime
THE head of policing in Fermanagh has laid bare the devastating and harsh impact PSNI budgets cuts will have on the county’s police force.