A FATHER who lost his son to suicide as a result of a serious gambling addiction has welcomed the UK Government’s pledge to reduce the amount of money people can spend on slot machines. Since November 2013, when their son Lewis died tragically, Pete and Sadie Keogh have been campaigning for a change in gambling […]
Special recognition for Enniskillen cafe
THE owners of The Gourmet Grocer in Enniskillen have said they’re “proud” after they scooped a major award in recognition of the success of the business which celebrated its first anniversary. The Gourmet Grocer, owned by the Cassidy Hospitality Group, was recently named as a finalist in the ‘Neighbourhood Store of the Year’ category at […]
Thousands in Fermanagh fail to claim full benefits
FERMANAGH pensioners are being urged to make sure they are getting all they are entitled to, with thousands in the county currently under-claiming their benefits. Earlier this year there was outrage both locally and across the UK after the new Labour government announced it was cutting the annual Winter Fuel Payment. Those in receipt of […]
Fermanagh farmers have their say at major protest
FERMANAGH farmers have called for “a complete U-turn” on the proposed APR inheritance tax changes after hundreds from the county made the journey to Lisburn on Monday night for a major protest. Thousands of farmers turned out to the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn for the rally which was organised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union, […]
Calls increase for improved mobile signal in Fermanagh
FERMANAGH mobile phone users fear they’re getting “left behind” as many still report severe and hugely frustrating issues with mobile and broadband reception in some villages in the county. The quality of phone reception has been an ongoing issue in Fermanagh for years, with some residents in the rural countryside struggling to simply make a […]
WATCH: Fermanagh man heads up Shoes for Gaza appeal
By Charlotte McCutcheon and Katrina Brennan ON SUNDAY November 24, 16,000 pairs of shoes will be laid out in front of Stormont buildings in Belfast. Each pair of shoes represents a young life that have been killed due to the war in Gaza since October 2023. Enniskillen dance artist Dylan Quinn has initiated the event and […]
Fermanagh farmers anger over inheritance tax charge
AS farmers continue to digest the inheritance tax announcement in last week’s budget, fears are growing for the entire future of the local industry. Indeed, many believe the introduction of a 20 per-cent tax on combined business and agricultural assets above £1million will spell the end of generational farming, particularly in rural parts of the North. Fermanagh and […]
DV8 returns to the high street in Enniskillen
ENNISKILLEN High Street is set to see a shopping boost with a popular clothing chain planning to open a new store just in advance of Christmas. DV8 Clothing, who currently trade in the town through its Erneside based store will be opening a second location on the high street. The store which sells over 40 top fashion clothing […]
Arlene Foster reveals gay row led to resignation
FORMER First Minister Arlene Foster has revealed her decision not to block a motion calling for a ban on gay conversion therapy led to her leaving her position. The Aghadrumsee woman, who is now a baroness in the House of Lords, quit as DUP leader, and thus First Minister in 2021, after members of the […]
Arlene Foster takes flak from councillors over £10k fee
LOCAL politicians have expressed their shock after newspaper claims that Baroness Arlene Foster has been seeking to cash in on her knowledge of renewable energy. On Saturday the Belfast Telegraph revealed that the former First Minister was asking for £10,000-a-day to advise firms on green energy. When the newspaper posed as a fictitious corporate fixer […]