AN ALARMING 87 per cent of farmers here are struggling with financial pressure which has sparked an increase in calls to rural support helplines.
UUP launch manifesto in Enniskillen
THE ULSTER Unionist Party launched its manifestos for the 2014 local government elections at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen today.
All to play for as transfers to prove crucial in Erne North
WHILE the story of recent elections right across the North has been one of Sinn Fein and the DUP relentlessly gaining ground, they might not have it all their own way in north Fermangh where the Ulster Unionists especially have two strong incumbents seeking re-election.
Cancer survivor ready to represent the people of Enniskillen
ENNISKILLEN UUP candidate, Howard Thornton has overcome cancer and is now ready to represent the local people in the new Fermanagh Omagh council.
Roslea upbringing inspired Warrington into politics
GROWING up in Roslea during the Troubles had a major bearing on Victor Warrington’s decision to run as an Ulster Unionist candidate in next month’s local government elections.
Fears that loss of post offices could hit rural communities
THERE ARE growing fears over the future of rural post offices as staff claim that mounting cut-backs in services will see the once ‘hub of communities’ left economically unviable. Despite assurances from senior management that there will be no closures of post offices in Fermanagh within the next four years, a number of staff […]
I’ll put people before politics, says new Council chair
THE new chairman of Fermanagh District Council is the UUP’s Alex Baird.
Sam slates deserters from the party
Sam Foster said it is ‘beyond belief’ that former UUP members would consider setting up a new political party