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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging farmers and growers across Northern Ireland to fill out and submit its pesticide usage monitoring survey before the deadline closes. SU7243CD26

Farmers encouraged to participate in the 2026 Pesticide Usage Survey

A section of the crowd that attended the Twilight Harvest Market at Gortin Glen Forest Park last Saturday. SU8043CD26

Review underway after chaos at Gortin Glen Twilight Harvest Market

120 singers unite to celebrate Fermanagh and Tyrone’s musical heritage

It's a 'thumbs up' from the children at Newtownstewart Model Primary School s they enjoy their new Breakfast Club

New Breakfast Club opens at Newtownstewart Model Primary School

Peaceplus management team alongside Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chairwoman, Cllr Debbie Coyle. SU0842CD26

Local volunteers recognised for the difference they make

Local Sinn Féin representatives from left, Cllr Barry McElduff, Cllr Catherine Kelly, Em Morris, Omagh store manager, West Tyrone MP, Órfhlaith Begley, Christian Wakelin, head of supermarket development for Sainsbury's and Cllr Marty McColgan with Sainsbury's management following a preview tour of the new store on Tuesday evening. SU1444CD26

Begley welcomes £12m Sainsbury’s investment to Omagh retail park

The Retailer of the Year award went to McCanny's Centra, Culmore. SU2143CD26

Omagh Business Awards 2026 celebrates the best of local business

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PSNI had to attend some schools in Tyrone on Monday. SU7343CD26

‘Vile and deplorable’ school bomb threats condemned by MLAs

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant. SU7643CD26

Government refuses to extend Troubles Bill to include Omagh bombing

TUV leader Jim Allister who will be the main speaker at a meeting in Castlederg this Friday night.

TUV public meeting to be held at Castlederg this Friday night

Sport

Local Bridge Club results round-up

Full back Nathan Sloan in possession for Strathroy.GMF42002

Goals aplenty across F&W divisions

Match Action between Omagh ACcies U12s and Instonians U12s at Affidea Stadium.

Omagh Accies U12s impress with 15-5 win

Councillor Ruairí McHugh has welcomed almost £34,000 in additional investment by Derry City and Strabane District Council for local sporting clubs through the 2026/27 Club Maintenance Grant Aid Programme. SU7743CD26

McHugh welcomes allocation of Club Maintenance Grants to local clubs

Organisers launching the club's annual Rudolph Run 10k and 5k Road Races.

Rudolph Run returns to Eskra for 16th festive outing

Motoring

Vauxhall updates best-selling Corsa and Mokka ranges

Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Passat

Ford Pro intensifies off-road appeal of its top-selling Ranger pickup with all-n...

Put through its paces: Audi tests the production-oriented Q6 e-tron prototype in...

Digital, dynamic and now also fully electric: the BMW 5 Series enters a new era

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Healthy cooking with Sharron: Mascarpone and cream cheese cheescake

PropertyPal CEO, Jordan Buchanan. SU8143CD26

House prices in Fermanagh and Omagh rise by 7.6% over past 12 months

West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer, who has confirmed he will attend a PSNI interview in relation to a peaceful protest on the Garvaghy Road after receiving a letter from police. SU7943CD26

McAleer to attend PSNI interview over Garvaghy Road protest

The legendary Philomena Begley is coming to Strabane for ‘Another Evening with the Stars’ at St Pat’s Hall

Stars set to shine at Strabane charity dance evening

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The beautiful and historic Lisnamallard House and Gardens in Omagh in its prime. SU1243CD26

Fresh hopes for restoration of historic Lisnamallard House in Omagh

Acclaimed author Martina Devlin visits Omagh Library this Tuesday, October 20. SU6543CD26

Acclaimed author Martina Devlin visits Omagh Library for Book Week NI

The current scale of child poverty in Northern Ireland according to the latest analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). SU1543CD26

Twenty-two per cent of children in West Tyrone living in poverty

A copy of the letter issued to schools.

Chilling letter issued to schools targeted in bomb threat

Community

Pride of Place

Derry and Strabane initiatives shortlisted for 2026 Pride of Place

Eligible patients urged to book Flu and Covid vaccinations

Scraghey Community Centre will host the Cancer Research Uk Ivy’s Dance. The fundraising event will take place on Saturday, October 31.

Charity dance promises a great night of music and fun in Castlederg

Officially launching the Fermanagh and Omagh Local Economic Partnership (LEP) Local Action Plan at Enniskillen Castle are, from left, chairwoman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Debbie Coyle; Brian Murphy, chairman of LEP and Chief Executive Officer of Balcas; and Giulia Ni Dhulchaointigh, Department for the Economy (DfE).

Fermanagh and Omagh Local Economic Partnership launches Action Plan