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Craft event to showcase local shirt factory quilt legacy

Main Street, Fivemiletown, is cordoned off.

Police appeal after woman assaulted in Fivemiletown

Professor Elizabeth Magowan, Director of AFBI’s Sustainable Agri-Food Sciences Division, with Dr David Graham, AFBI board member and chairperson of the Science and Impact Strategy Committee. SU1645CD26

AFBI Farmers’ Forum to forge links between scientists and farmers

Carrie Mullane

Violent offender charged with murder and preventing burial

Safefood is inviting people to join the conversation about the food environment as part of an interactive ‘Appetite for Change’ exhibition hosted at Omagh Library from November 10-17. SU6145CD26

Safefood brings Food Environment campaign to Tyrone

Potato grower Ethan Erwin hears about the potato Innovation Visit to Scotland in January with CAFRE Crops Adviser, Leigh McClean. SU0746CD26

Sustainable Potato Production Innovation Visit

Carrie Mullane (aka Noonan) was last seen in Enniskillen

Man charged with murder in relation to disappearance of mother-of-four

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their band - and also to honor late member Richard H. Kirk - Stephen Mallinder and Chris Watson reunited for a series of Cabaret Voltaire concerts. The influence of this legendary cult band on electronic, experimental, techno, industrial, and post-punk music cannot be overstated. Their Dublin gig was outstanding. SU2045CD26

Cabaret Voltaire at The Academy, Dublin

The ‘5 Books That Could Save Your Life’ tour will arrive at the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh at 10.30am on November 25, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. SU0445CD26

Omagh event to shine spotlight on control and domestic abuse

Sister Thelma Graham accepts a cheque for £1,240 on behalf of the Palliative Care Ward at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex from Joy and Trevor Stewart from Newmills, Dungannon. SU2145CD26

Charity and classic car run for Omagh palliative care

Sport

The Omagh Accies Ladies team and coaches.

Omagh Ladies dominate Dungannon

Golfing action resumes at Newtownstewart club

Nicholas Bothwell (CVRFC 3rd XV).

Malone edge out Clogher Valley

Tiarnan Mayse, Newtown Utd, sends a cross into the Ardstraw penalty area. AN453926

Ardstraw go joint top

Charlie Condy pictured with his mum, Jill, and dad, Ivan, alongside teacher, Mr B Hall.

Ballygawley schoolboy takes world stage at karting finals in Portugal

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The Christmas Lights Switch-On in Omagh brought festive cheer for all ages last year. SU1346CD26

Christmas magic returns with festive events across Fermanagh and Omagh

The long-running, hit Country Music TV show, Glór Tíre, returns for its 23rd season, and auditions are now open to find Ireland's new Country Music star. Our photo shows Glór Tíre 2025 finalist, Tyrone-based singer John Mullan, with Cliona Hagan, who was his mentor for that series. SU5845CD26

Are you Tyrone’s next Country Music star?

Children enjoyed dressing up for CKS’ Halloween celebration, funded by the Housing Executive. SU6245CD26

Spooktacular fun at Omagh Halloween celebrations

Cllr Barry McElduff, who is seeking answers over the closure of the Omagh Samaritans branch at Tuesday night’s meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. SU8445CD26

Council to challenge closure of Omagh's Samaritans branch

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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DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with stakeholders at the launch of the Nature Recovery Strategy. SU0845CD26

Muir launches strategy to restore nature

The Omagh Protestant Boys’ Flute Band will celebrate its 50th anniversary as part of the festival, with a special event in the Somme memorial Hall on Wednesday, November 25. SU5545CD26

Bessy Bell & Mary Gray Ulster-Scots Festival Returns to West Tyrone

Ben Green accepting a cheque for £4,400 on behalf of Young Lives Versus Cancer charity raised at the Derg Valley Vintage Club's Tractor Run. SU3245CD26

Derg Valley Vintage Club hands over £10,650 to local charities

Organiser and secretary of Gortaclare LOL 1293, Malcolm Cathers, from row, third from left, pictured with members of the Pride of the Birches Accordion Band at the annual variety concert in Gortaclare Orange Hall. IB0344CD26

Capacity crowd turns out for successful Gortaclare charity concert

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Joanne McGovern, left with Katherine O’Donnell (Sean’s Mum), Dr Malek, Gabriel O’Donnell (Sean’s Dad) and Charlene McClintock, Macmillan Support Worker. SU5145CD26

Dromore woman raises £700 for cancer services

The Rotary Club of Omagh members and competitors at the Rotary Youth Leadership Development competition, from left, Interview panel member John Campbell, Omagh Rotary Past President; Oscar Canning Year 13 Student at Omagh CBS, Interview Panel member, Ronnie Allcroft, immediate Past-Oresident, Omagh Rotary, Jayden Sproule Year 13 Studfent at Omagh Acadmey, and Mona Allan Omagh Rotary Vice-President and Club Youth Coordinator. SU4845CD26

Loreto’s Molly takes Omagh Rotary’s youth leadership honours

West Tyrone MLA Nicola Brogan has called for action to deal with child poverty. SU1146CD26

‘No child should go hungry during school holidays’ - MLA

Children from St Patrick's PS Gortin, along with the school principal, Mrs Mary Grugan, joined the chairwoman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Cllr Debbie Coyle, and Peaceplus Partnership vice-chairman Ryan Tracey for the official opening of the new play park at Gortin. SU4745CD26

New Gortin Play Park officially opened

Community

Palestine Solidarity Fundraising Quiz. SU4744CD26

Palestine Solidarity Campaign fundraising quiz in Omagh

Band master of 50 years and founder member, Kenny Porter, left, with fellow founding members, Norman Crawford and Ivan McDonald get ready to cut the cake to mark the Omagh Protestant Boys Flute Band 50th anniversary. The beautiful anniversary cake was made by band members, Stacey Connor and Sarah Beckett. IB1844CD26

Omagh Protestant Boys Flute Band celebrates 50 years

Police are looking for anyone who may have witnessed the accident on the Curr Road, Omagh this morning. SU2745CD26

Van driver taken to hospital after collision on A5 near Omagh

Pictured launching the upcoming 'Know Your Place' workshops in Fermanagh and Omagh are the chairwoman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Debbie Coyle (right); Isabel Brennan, Heritage Development Officer, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (centre); and David Bradshaw, Devine Bradshaw Associates (left). The series of hands-on workshops, delivered through the 'Exploring Our Local Heritage' programme, aims to engage 350 residents in learning about local history, family stories, folklore, industrial heritage, and the evolution of our towns, villages and landscapes. SU2545CD26
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Residents invited to explore the history of their area