Motorists blast ‘regional imbalance’ of road repairs


A LOCAL MLA has said that Fermanagh motorists are feeling “forgotten and neglected” by the Stormont Executive as the state of our roads worsen while others are getting a major upgrade. Major resurfacing work has recommenced on the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast which is expected to cost in the region of £3.8 million, with the […]


Green light for Roslea park-and-ride facility


AFTER years of lobbying and behind-the-scenes work permission has finally been granted for a new, potentially live saving, park-and-ride facility near Roslea. The new facility at Dernawilt Junction will provide a designated area for cars and buses to safely pick up and drop off school children and commuters. The news will no doubt be widely welcomed locally, particularly in light […]


Kesh Footbridge finally reopens


AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]


Elliott warns of issues with developments


ULSTER Unionist MLA Tom Elliott is concerned that many local people are at risk of inferior infrastructure in their area due to unadopted developments across Fermanagh and South Tyrone, especially in circumstances where developers have gone bankrupt or been dissolved. Mr Elliott was well aware of the countless numbers of people across Fermanagh dealing with the conditions of unadopted housing […]