Crime is up in Fermanagh


THE FERMANAGH and Omagh area saw the highest increase in crime of any area of the North last year, with concern the cost-of-living crisis may be driving people to the brink. However, despite the rise, the statistics show the local area remains the safest place to live in the North. According to figures released by the […]

Adrian Dunbar teases the return of ‘Line of Duty’


Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar has teased fans that a new series of BBC One thriller ‘Line of Duty’ could be on the way by saying that the cast and crew are ‘eager for it to come back’. The 65-year-old rose to fame following his starring role as Superintendent Ted Hastings in the BBC programme. After […]

PICTURES: Heavy snow brings Fermanagh to a standstill


THE Fermanagh community woke up this morning [Friday] to a heavy blanket of snow which has caused disruption across the county. A number of schools in Enniskillen and the surrounding areas have closed and the Police Service of Northern Ireland are encouraging motorists to not take unnecessary journeys. “Police have received several reports of vehicles […]

Police patrols after concerns in Kilmacormick


POLICE in Enniskillen have been out on patrol in the Kilmacormick area in response to concerns from local residents about anti-social behaviour. Over the weekend the PSNI shared on social media how its officers were carrying out “proactive patrols” in the area, which were already producing positive results. “Being in the right place at the right time […]

Fermanagh road closed due to ‘snow and ice’


THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a Fermanagh road is ‘currently impassable’ due to excess snow and ice lying in the area. “Road users are advised that the Marble Arch Road in Enniskillen is currently impassable due to the snow and ice,” said the PSNI in a statement this morning (Thursday).  “If […]

BREAKING: ‘Suspicious object’ found in Newtownbutler


THE Police Service of Northern Ireland are at the scene of a major security alert in Newtownbutler after a ‘suspicious object’ was discovered. “Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Drumcru Road/Bun Road area of Newtownbutler following the discovery of a suspicious object.  “A number of cordons are in place […]

UPDATE: ‘No crime’ after man found with head injuries


THE PSNI has said they’re ‘satisfied that there was no crime’ after a man was found with head injuries in Lisnaskea last night (Sunday). “Detectives investigating the circumstances behind the discovery of an injured man outside property in the Killygullan Drive area of Lisnaskea shortly before midnight on Sunday (21/01/24), would like to thank the […]