Tax reforms could threaten Fermanagh cab industry


FERMANAGH taxi drivers have been left fearing for the future and their livelihoods after proposed reforms to taxes and VAT threaten to deeply hamper the local and national cab industry. Many households and residents are concerned over what financial changes will be implemented when UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, sets out her next budget plans on […]

Marking a real landmark year for Charlie’s Bar


IT’S survived a world war, decades of Troubles, countless recessions, and a global pandemic, but nothing can hold Charlie’s Bar back, with the much-loved pub continuing to strive and thrive well into its 80th year. Worthy winners of this year’s Fermanagh Herald Landmark Achievement Award – which recognises milestone moments and the collective achievements of a business – Charlie’s […]

Lakelands Retail Park bowling alley plans skittled?


CONCERN is growing for the future of the much-anticipated leisure facilities at the Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park. Speculation has been mounting over the past week after it emerged plans were being drawn up for what appears to be a new Lidl store at the park, which until now was not part of the plans for the development on the site of the […]

Enniskillen car wash goes extra mile to help customers


AN Enniskillen car wash is opening up its services to help as many people as possible to have a better tomorrow than they have today. ‘WashMe’ Enniskillen, based at Rossorry Terrace, has recently started its ‘Let’s chat’ service, a service which consists of a cup of tea and a time to offload whilst the staff at […]

Number of curlew chicks hits new heights on Lower Lough


BREEDING results for the curlew this season have seen a huge turnaround locally, with a record number of chicks fledged for the endangered species. Once facing the threat of extinction, this species is now on the path to recovery, thanks to the Curlew LIFE project and the work of dedicated RSPB NI staff and local […]

‘Long live Hospital at Home’ …a very grateful patient


A FERMANAGH patient has been singing the praises of the Hospital at Home service and the South West Acute Hospital. The Fermanagh resident fell ill at home and when their condition worsened they decided it was best to ring an ambulance. Within approximately 20 minutes the paramedic team arrived and after their initial assessment, rushed […]