CONCERNS have been raised for the future of Enniskillen town centre, with fears the planned new retail park could attract ‘anchor stores’ from the high street. Speaking after plans for the new Lakelands Retail park were changed, local business man Michael Cadden, pictured below, told the Herald’ this week that “the retail park from its […]
Country stars set to collab at Fermanagh dance
Excitement is building after it was confirmed that current ‘Glór Tíre’ contestant Patrick Treacy will headline what’s expected to be a sell-out gig.
Suspected stolen goods seized from van in Enniskillen
Police have recovered a large quantity of suspected stolen items after stopping a van in Enniskillen. The operation happened over the weekend. A PSNI spokesperson said: “In the early hours of Saturday morning, the Fermanagh & Omagh District Support Team were out on patrol in the Enniskillen area when we observed a van that our […]
Calls for public inquiry into Enniskillen bomb
Families of those killed in the 1987 atrocity in Enniskillen have said a public inquiry is the only way to investigate claims by an MI5 whistleblower.
Investigation into potential pollution near Enniskillen
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Translink has said it is investigating after a viral video suggested chemicals are running from Enniskillen Bus Station into the Erne.
Emergency response exercise to be held in Enniskillen
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Police and other emergency services will be holding an emergency training exercise in Enniskillen next week. The exercise on Saturday, March 8, will be held in the Gaol Square area. The PSNI said the exercise is designed to test the preparedness, response and collaborative working between various agencies in the event of a major incident. […]
Fermanagh Holidaymakers warned of online scams
FERMANAGH holiday-makers have been urged to proceed with caution when booking their trips online, with a rise in what police are calling “holiday fraud.” The PSNI has revealed figures showing it received 74 reports of holiday fraud last year, accounting for a loss of £105,553 across the North. This figure is likely to be much higher […]
Fermanagh in the grip of drug epidemic
TAKING drugs in Fermanagh is the new “norm” for many people, a recovering addict has said. The county is firmly in the grip of a major drug epidemic, with people of all ages turning to various forms of narcotics, despite the Police remaining committed to cracking down on the drugs trade. Over a 12 month […]
Number of pets abandoned in Fermanagh increases
THERE has been a massive increase in the number of pets being abandoned this year as one of the county’s leading animal sanctuaries continues to struggle with the huge demand on capacity. Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary, located in Ballinamallard, has reported a huge number of pets being abandoned and dumped across Fermanagh, with another noticeable […]
NI Secretary of State launches new body in Enniskillen
THE Northern Ireland Secretary of State was in Enniskillen today (Friday) to launch a new body which will promote and boost trade across the UK, which is chaired by Arlene Foster. Hilary Benn confirmed during his visit to Fermanagh that five new members will join the Intertrade UK panel, which will be led by former […]