The public consultation meeting on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), due to take place at the Killyhevlin Hotel on Tuesday night, has sold out in just two days. The event has been organised by the Western Trust as part of the consultation on the proposed permanent […]
Kesh gears up for vibrant Twelfth celebrations
KESH is preparing to host the annual Twelfth of July parade this weekend, drawing crowds of participants and spectators from across the wider area. Delays are expected in Kesh from 10am on Saturday as participants and supporters assemble at a commercial yard on Drumwhinney Road. At approximately 12.30pm the parade will leave the assembly point […]
Enniskillen eatery set to close
IT’S been a bad week for hospitality in Enniskillen, as the owners of two popular eateries announced they are to step away from the businesses. Big Foot Spuds and Taco the Town, two locally run small businesses, both shared their decision at the start of the week. In a statement posted on their social media, […]
Euro Auctions acquires new Canadian business
THE founder of Dromore-based Euro Auctions said the acquisition of its fourth Canadian business, which was completed recently, will help them with their “access to global buyers”. Euro Auctions, based on the Omagh Road, confirmed the acquisition of auction company Associated Auto Auction and its specialist Coast2Coast collector car brand in a major move. The […]
Two restaurants set for change in Enniskillen
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IT’S been a bad week for hospitality in Enniskillen, as the owners of two popular eateries announced they are to step away from the businesses. Big Foot Spuds and Taco the Town, two locally run small businesses, both shared their decision at the start of the week. In a statement posted on their social media, […]
Council to tackle sticky situation on Fermanagh streets
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is to renew its efforts in cleaning chewing gum from our streets.
Western Trust respond to consultation timing concern
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The Western Trust has respond to criticism about the timing and handling of the public consultation regarding the permanent removal of Emergency General Surgery at the South West Acute Hospital. The ‘Herald previously reported today that campaign group SOAS had called for the Trust to reconsider the timing of the consultation. In response, the Western […]
Consultation launched on future of EGS at SWAH
THE WESTERN Trust has officially launched the consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general surgery (EGS) from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The Trust announced a public consultation on the proposal to accommodate all EGS services at Altnagelvin Hospital, at its July board meeting last Thursday, with it going live today (Tuesday). The […]
SWAH consultation sparks public concern
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THE announcement of a consultation on the removal of emergency general surgery at the SWAH has been met with deep concern among the local public. Following the news last Thursday, many took to social media to have their say on the plans and on the future of healthcare in the area. Some branded the move to remove the vital servies an “absolute […]
Fermanagh schools embrace STEM programmes
THE Fermanagh engineering and technology sectors look to be in safe hands for the future, with local children embracing ‘STEM’ subjects. A local school recently took part in a major and leading science showcase in Belfast as the local education sector places a major emphasis on the promotion of the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). […]