UPDATE: EE site closure in Enniskillen confirmed


IT was the worst-kept secret in town, but that didn’t make it any easier to accept. Yesterday it was confirmed that the EE, formerly BT, call centre in Enniskillen was closing. Staff members were told that the site would be shutting its doors for good during a morning meeting with a senior BT Group executive. The proposed closure […]

Fermanagh family will fight on after Legacy Act blow


THE family of Michael Leonard, who was killed by by the RUC over 50 years ago, has said their ‘fight for truth and justice will continue’ after Britian’s Legacy Act has denied them their right for justice. On Wednesday (May 1), the Attorney General ordered that an inquest should take place into the death of the […]

Fear Enniskillen businesses could be hit by DfI move


THERE are fears local businesses could lose trade in Enniskillen town centre after many had their advertising signs removed last week. A common sight in the county town, many businesses use ‘A’ boards to advertise their services. However, last Friday staff from the Department of Infrastructure (DfI) removed some of the signs from the footpaths. The […]

Saving SWAH and fixing roads key for Fermanagh MLAs


SUPPORTING the South West Acute Hospital, improving infrastructure in Fermanagh and fighting for better public sector pay are the key priorities for our local politicians as they return to Stormont this week. After a two-year absence, the Northern Ireland Executive is finally back up and running and the elected representatives for Fermanagh and South Tyrone […]

Fermanagh farmers fears over new minister


THERE is a feeling of fear among Fermanagh farmers following Saturday’s appointment of Andrew Muir as the Minister at the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The Alliance MLA has no direct farming experience, and his party has already indicated it will be prioritising the environmental side of the departmental portfolio. While this should […]

DUP told to get back to work and end Executive boycott


A CALL has been made for the DUP to get back to work and ensure financially-strapped Fermanagh residents can access energy payments promised to them. The UK Government recently announced a series of payments – which will total £600 – for each household to use towards electricity and heating costs. Due to the current cost of living […]