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. […]


Poverty hits Fermanagh hard


FERMANAGH is grappling with a severe poverty crisis, with the district recording the highest rate of fuel poverty in Northern Ireland. New research reveals that 20 per-cent of the local population is living in relative poverty – three percent higher than the regional average – and rural areas are the hardest hit. At the launch […]


Neven Maguire expects ‘tough time for restaurants’


BLACKLION chef Neven Maguire is anticipating “challenging times ahead” for the hospitality industry as many restaurants across the North are battling with the cost of living crisis. The owner of the MacNean House and Restaurant has been touring across Ireland, chatting to various chefs, as part of his upcoming ‘Neven’s Coastal Food Trails’ TV series. […]


Groceries still high despite inflation fall


THE price of essential grocery items are continuing to fall but shoppers and residents in Fermanagh and across the North are still facing “significant pressures” to support their households. While the cost of living crisis is continuing to be prominent in today’s society, it has recently been revealed that the rate at which prices on […]