AMBULANCE waiting times in the North have almost doubled in five years, however, Enniskillen patients who were not immediately life-threatening faced the shortest wait. The shortest average time for category B patients (serious but not immediately life-threatening) – just over 11 minutes – was in BT74, in Enniskillen in 2018. Similar patients from the Ards […]
‘Wrap up well’ advice for St Patrick’s Day Parade
IT’S all systems go for one of the biggest days of the year as thousands of people are expected to flock to the County town for the annual St Patrick’s Day festivities. The celebrations will kick off in Enniskillen on Sunday at the Broadmeadow at 1.30pm with Full Moon Fever entertaining the crowd during the […]
Police crackdown after £20,000 drugs parcel in post
POLICE in Enniskillen are cracking down on suspected drug dealers after intercepting around £20,000 worth of cannabis in the post. Over the last couple of weeks, police have been out and about carrying out public order duties in an attempt to prevent the supply of drugs and bringing those involved before the courts. Officers arrested a […]
Man smoking joint when police called
AN ENNISKILLEN man who was smoking a cannabis joint when police called to his door has been fined. Lee Carty (30) of Drumbawn Close, Drumclay pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. Police had called to Carty’s address at around 4.50pm on Saturday, September 29th. He was […]
PLAN FOR NEW CINEMA AND LEISURE COMPLEX
A MAJOR multi-million pounds leisure complex could give social life in Fermanagh a much-needed fillip – provided it gets the go-ahead from planners. The development, which could include a multi-screen cinema, restaurants, drive-through fast food and coffee outlets as well as a 65-bed hotel, is planned for the former Unipork site just off Enniskillen’s Cornagrade […]
Town roadworks completed ten weeks ahead of schedule
THE roadworks to facilitate gas mains laying in Enniskillen town centre has been completed an impressive 10 weeks ahead of schedule. Since the new year, roadworks around the town centre has caused disruption for motorists as work men laid pipes for the Gas to the West project. It was estimated the works would last up […]
Come Dancing…Arlene takes short trip across border
ROMANCE was in the air on Saturday when DUP leader Arlene Foster made a short trip across the border to Glenfarne, Co Leitrim, to support the opening of a new Greenway project Mrs Foster and Irish Transport Minister, Shane Ross indulged in light hearted banter after cutting the ribbon on the proposed 63km Greenway which […]
Bail for man accused of assaulting his ex-partner
A MAN accused of assaulting and harassing his ex-partner has been released on bail despite police objections. Emil Krastev (32) of Featherbed Glade, Enniskillen is charged with harassment, common assault, criminal damage and persistent improper use of communications. On Monday he appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court via video link from Maghaberry Prison for a bail […]
Man who stole £45, 000 from his granny sent to jail
‘The fact he has an addiction is a reason but not an excuse … Such behaviour does not make the basis for a happy family gathering’
Fermanagh filmmaker cleared of sexual assault
The Enniskillen director had been accused of assaulting the woman after having lunch with her at her flat on October 27, 2017.