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Cllr Errol Thompson, left with Cameron Watt (Alpha Housing), Nicola Brogan MLA, Thomas Buchanan MLA, tenants Noreen Spracklen and Peter Hosey, Paul Hamill (architect), Órfhlaith Begley MP, Vivian Hamill (VHL Developments) and Cllr Barry McElduff at Alpha Housing’s new homes at Eden Wood in Omagh. SU8346CD26

Alpha Housing marks milestone with its first homes in Omagh

Gillian Davis, LMC Head of Quality Assurance. SU0646CD26

FQAS participants encouraged to use digital services

The late Tommy Blee. SU9246CD26

Tributes paid to much-loved Omagh paramedic, Tommy Blee

Enjoying this year's Omagh Academy formal were from left, Kelsie Lei Gallagher, Fonteni Schizonikas, Leah Anderson, Betha Rickford, Bethany Sproule, Sophie Gibson and Jenny England. IB1446CD26

Omagh Academy pupils enjoy a night of glamour at school formal

Fintona Remembrance Sunday SU8546CD26

Annual Service of Remembrance in Fintona

Several hundred attend Castlederg Remembrance events

Head Boy Alfie Lyons and Head Girl Kacey Leigh McClure lay a wreath on behalf of Fivemiletown College. SU7146CD26

Impressive turnouts at Brookeborough and Fivemiletown parades

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More social homes need to be built in Omagh and surrounding rural communities says the SDLP's West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan SU10546CD26

More social homes needed for Omagh and rural communities - McCrossan

Carrie Mullane.

Breaking Third member of same family charged in connection with Carrie murder

Officials and members of Dergview FC and the former Barrowfield FC formed a guard of honour as the hearse carrying the remains of Harold Baxter arrived at Castlederg new cemetery. AN460826

Huge crowds pay tribute to Dergview FC president Harold Baxter

Sport

Omagh Triathlon Club's Dessie McAleer and Niall Heaney pictured after completing Sea2Summit.

Omagh Tri Club members reign 'Supreme' at Sea2Summit

Scott Barr in possession as Accies set up another attack. GMF460426

Omagh return to winning ways with victory over Portadown

Paul McGirr Ulster U16 Club Championship begins

The Omagh Accies Minis were in action against Letterkenny.

Omagh Accies Minis impress in Letterkenny RFC trip

Fintona Pearses won the league and championship double in Tyrone, and now face Lacken in Saturday’s Ulster Club Junior Football Championship semi-final at Rosslea.

Fintona face Lacken in semi-final

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First place in the Omagh Photography Club's Still Life Competition was taken by Peter Cummings whose striking and beautifully simple abstract composition of a wine bottle and glass. SU0546CD26

Omagh Photography Club members capture winning still life images

Craft event to showcase local shirt factory quilt legacy

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

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

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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West Tyrone MLA, Daniel McCrossan SU6846CD26

GP deal is another sticking plaster, not the transformation promised

Killen Orange Hall. SU8746CD26

Remembrance service for Annual Orange Victims' Day

St Mary's Primary School in Fivemiletown. SU9746CD26

Pupils’ road safety campaign leads to £250,000 investment at school

The AFBI survey aims to improve farm safety across Northern Ireland. SU0146CD26

Tyrone's farmers can help improve safety on farms

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West Tyrone DUP MLA, Tom Buchanan who has challenged Minister Andrew Muir on the application of carbon audits on farmers. SU9146CD26

Buchanan challenges Minister on mandatory carbon audits

Omagh’s retail offering is set for a £12 million boost tomorrow, Thursday, November 12, with the opening of Sainsbury’s new Great Northern Retail Park supermarket, creating local jobs, expanding shopping choice and becoming the retailer’s 13th supermarket in Northern Ireland. SU5045CD26

Christmas comes early as Sainsbury’s ready to open its doors in Omagh

Tyrone man returned for trial on domestic abuse strangulation charges

The SDLP has selected Daniel McCrossan MLA as the party's Assembly election candidate for West Tyrone. SU1347CD26

McCrossan selected to contest West Tyrone Assembly election for SDLP

Community

Pictured at the official opening of Belfast Homeless Services’ new centre at 35a King Street are Liz Rocks, service co-ordinator; James McGinn MBE, board member; and Martina McIlroy, volunteer. The opening marks a significant milestone for the charity as it continues to provide vital support to people experiencing homelessness and vulnerability. Photo: William Cherry / Press Eye Photography - Northern Ireland. SU1247CD26

Killyclogher MBE helps mark major milestone for Belfast charity

Catherine McDaid, Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, with Stout N’ About, who secured a place in the regional Ultimate Pitch final.

Derry and Strabane marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

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

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