Julie Kenwell

Two men arrested on suspicion of arson

TWO men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of arson, threats to kill and criminal damage following reports that a car was destroyed by fire at Main Street, Lisnaskea yesterday morning (Monday).

Forest Service move 'substantial boost'

The potential relocation of the Forestry Service's headquarters to Fermanagh has the potential to "provide a substantial boost for the economy of the County", Fermanagh Economic Development Organisation (FEDO) has said.

Barrier system for Enniskillen car parks?

Enniskillen Business Partnership (EBP) members are exploring the benefits of introducing a barrier system for the town's car parks to replace the current Pay and Display charging method.

'Finders keepers' attitude sees man in court

A 31-YEAR-OLD man who adopted a "finders keepers" attitude when he stole a metal sign from a property in Enniskillen has a record "riddled with dishonesty".

Relief scheme for empty shops 'step in right direction'

Enniskillen business owners are being encouraged to take advantage of the Empty Premises Relief scheme which came into effect at the start of last month.

Man critical after hire car crash

A MALE in his mid 20s was in a critical condition last night (Wednesday) following a one vehicle road traffic collision (RTC) at Mossfield, near the turn off for Ballinamallard earlier in the day.

Country girl Lisa loves to sparkle as she sings

THE last 12 months have been a bit of a whirlwind for country singing sensation, Lisa McHugh.

Does 'Joe Public' grasp cost of Council merger?

ENNISKILLEN Business Partnership (EBP) members want the support of 'Joe Public' in their fight against the proposed merger with Omagh District Council in 2015.

Kidnapped and beat Catholic taxi driver

A TAXI driver was subjected to two-and-a-half hours of physical and verbal abuse by a customer in his own vehicle simply because he was a Catholic, a Crown Court has heard.

The 'Kate effect' treatment the beauty world is buzzing about

IT may be a year ago now but no one can forget how stunning Kate Middleton looked when she walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey in 'that' wedding dress.

Suspicious object warning on Boa Island Road

POLICE are warning commuters travelling on the Boa Island Road near Belleek this morning (Tuesday) to be cautious following claims of a suspicious object in the area.

Police Commander wages war on drugs in first year at helm

SHE may only be in the job a year but from the get go, F District Commander, Pauline Shields has had her hands full.

A dowry of millions in Council Omagh marriage

FERMANAGH needs government investment now if its business people are to survive any potential hike in the non-domestic rate following an amalgamation with Omagh.

Jennifer will be with us every step of the way

GILLIAN Beattie and Gloria Blake may have lost their big sister, Jennifer Johnston to cancer this time last year but their fund-raising mission to trek Nepal in November is ensuring that her memory is kept very much alive.

Pensioner held down by burglar

AN Irvinestown pensioner who was held down by an intruder while his accomplice ransacked her bedroom at the weekend was burgled before -- a year to the day on Saturday.

Aimee Leigh makes a name for herself in world of modelling

18-YEAR-OLD Aimee Leigh McGullion wants to be Ireland's next top model. The former St Mary's High School, Brollagh, pupil was approached by a modelling agency over a year ago.

VIDEO: Leo shares film role with Michelle

FORMER Enniskillen man, Leo Gormley, has the starring role in a thought provoking ad campaign calling for balanced portrayals of people with disfigurements in films.

Thanksgiving for the Erne as Trust looks to future

INFORMATION leaflets have been dropping through the doors of homes and businesses throughout Fermanagh and Tyrone this week confirming that the new South West Acute Hospital is on track for its opening date on June 21.

Fermanagh carpenter who helped build Titanic, was too late to get on board

A STEADY stream of stories relating to the Titanic may have made their way onto our TV screens and into our newspapers in recent weeks.

Angler disgusted at litter dumping in rivers

A DISGRUNTLED visiting angler from Lurgan says Fermanagh's tourism industry is being hit by the huge volumes of litter being dumped in waterways across the County.