Postmistress’s heartbreak for Horizon victims


ONE of Fermanagh’s longest serving postmistresses has said her heart goes out to all those caught up in the Horizon scandal. As brought to life in the recent ITV series, ‘Mr Bates vs the Post Office’, between 1999 and 2015 more than 900 Post Office postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused after faulty software made it seem money was […]

Tempo postwoman has special delivery for centurion mum


TEMPO postwoman Celine McCusker had the honour of delivering telegrams from President Michael D Higgins and King Charles to her mother Brigid Dobbs who turned 100 today (Wednesday). Heartwarming celebrations unfolded at Mrs Dobbs’ home in Loughmacrory, where she was joined by friends, family, and loved ones. The centenarian received dozens of birthday cards and […]

Fermanagh folks hit by more Royal Mail postal delays


A LOCAL councillor’s worst fears were realised when new research commissioned by the charity Citizens Advice showed an estimated 15.7 million people in the UK experienced postal delays last month. Many of those who experienced delays said they had suffered knock-on impacts, such as missing health appointments, fines, or bills. It came as no surprise […]

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Warning as social media posts linked to house break ins


PEOPLE HERE have been urged to take time to think about the content of social media holiday snaps before uploading.  The warnings come after a recent survey claimed that over sharing online is putting homes at risk of burglary.  The survey conducted by Origin outlines that those under 30 years old are the worst offenders. […]