ACTOR Adrian Dunbar is being touted for a potential new travel show alongside the well-known Martin Compston and Vicky McClure, as the ‘Line of Duty’ trio plan a return to the spotlight. The 67-year-old Enniskillen man rose to prominence following his starring role in the BBC police drama and as speculation of a new series grows, […]
Driven by community needs
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Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT) is reminding local people that its vital service remains available for those without access to transport, helping rural residents stay connected to essential services, appointments, and community life. Established in 2013 following the merger of Fermanagh and South Tyrone Rural Transport and Rural Lift, FCT has since provided nearly half a […]
Fermanagh’s roads at ‘real risk’ of deterioration
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CALLS are growing at Stormont for the implementation of a new roads maintenance strategy as fears are growing that the county’s roads are going to be “left to deteriorate to a dangerous level”. Motorists have been venting their fury for many years now over the state of the roads in the county, with the Northern […]
Ciana prepares to stand on ‘The Roof of Africa’
By Annie Flynn IT’S A challenge of a lifetime for Ciana McGrath from Belcoo as she prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with the purpose of raising money for Dig Deep, a charity that provides clean water, toilets and hygiene education in Kenya. Ciana will travel to Kenya this coming summer with a group of likeminded […]
Enniskillen voted most welcoming – again!
The Fermanagh county town has been named as one of the most welcoming ‘cities’ in the UK by seasoned travellers.
Anglers lament possible cancellation of Classic
A LIVERPOOL angler who has been travelling to the county for 50 years to compete in the Fermanagh Fishing Classic said it’s “a sad day” that the event could be cancelled due to funding. Major concerns have been raised that the popular fishing festival could be scrapped after the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural […]
Motorists blast ‘regional imbalance’ of road repairs
A LOCAL MLA has said that Fermanagh motorists are feeling “forgotten and neglected” by the Stormont Executive as the state of our roads worsen while others are getting a major upgrade. Major resurfacing work has recommenced on the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast which is expected to cost in the region of £3.8 million, with the […]
Tax reforms could threaten Fermanagh cab industry
FERMANAGH taxi drivers have been left fearing for the future and their livelihoods after proposed reforms to taxes and VAT threaten to deeply hamper the local and national cab industry. Many households and residents are concerned over what financial changes will be implemented when UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, sets out her next budget plans on […]
Nurses consider emigrating due to recruitment freeze
DESPITE the ongoing staffing crisis in our hospitals, newly qualified nurses from the local area are being forced to emigrate or take non-medical jobs as a result of an apparent recruitment freeze in the health service. A Fermanagh mother has spoken to the ‘Herald about the worry and stress her daughter and friends are facing due to the fact […]
A long winter ahead for Fermanagh health service
LOCAL health campaigners have warned the patients of Fermanagh are facing “the most dramatic winter for healthcare” this year, with moves elsewhere in the health service expected to put even more pressure on our already-struggling system. Last week it was confirmed the Northern Trust had proposed moving all emergency general surgery (EGS) to one hospital, […]