Elves welcome Santa to town: Christmas lights are switched on Cancer patients here must travel: Health Minister, Jim Wells said cancer patients in Fermanagh should travel to Belfast or Londonderry for treatment so they can have “a better outcome”. He said he would not introduce specialised cancer services in Fermanagh.

Memorial held 70 years after plane crash: A memorial service to mark the 70th anniversary of the crash of a Catalina Flying Boat at Drumcose, near Ely Lodge, which claimed the lives of its nine-man crew, was held yesterday at the crash site. The RAF aircraft, from Killadeas, crashed into the hillside on the farm at Drumcose, now owned by David Scott.

Dibley should take over Stormont: If changes across these islands are unsettling for the established parties, in Northern Ireland there is no such nonsense as moving forward to take account of the changing times or the changing tastes of the electorate. The call-calling across the barricades dosen’t inspire any hope of normal politics any time soon. Do the two tribes despise and mistrust each other this much: because voters continue to place their confidence in them.

Mary surprised to win special award: A chance weekend trip away with Trendsetters in Irvinestown laid the foundations for Mary Donnelly’s inspirational volunteering with the older people’s group. The retired teacher was announced overall winner of the Margaret Wilson Award on Friday night.

Medals galore for local swimmers: Enniskillen Lakelander swimmers were in wonderful form last Sunday as they picked up 25 gold medals, 21 silver medals and 18 bronze medals, not to mentions a great many Personal Bests, at the annual Lakelanders Meet which was held in the Lakeland Forum.

Country Club claim NI team title: The Country Club Tug Of War team started the annual Northern Ireland Tug Of War Association (NTOWA) Championship campaign in style on Saturday in Lurgan by winning the 680 Kg Weight Class.The Country Club claimed first spot ahead of Richhill, Co. Armagh and Ballyhegan, Co. Armagh.