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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 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 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

West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer who has concerns over Brazilian beef imports and impact on local farmers SU3045CD26

McAleer raises concerns over Brazilian beef imports

Although difficult, talking about death and dying has clear emotional and practical benefits. These conversations give your loved ones guidance and certainty, reducing stress and guesswork at a time when emotions are already intense. SU1845CD26

The Good Grief Club brings a laughter to life’s toughest conversation

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Omagh’s retail offering is set for a £12 million boost next 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

Sainsbury’s set to open £12m Omagh supermarket next Thursday

The late Harold (David) Baxter. SU0246CD26

Dergview FC mourns the passing of much-loved president Harold Baxter

Residents and concerned locals protest at the proposed Pigeon Top Wind Farm extension which will see nine additional large turbines constructed in the Cornavarrow area. AN455226

Residents fear industrialisation of their hills

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 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

Omagh’s Donna Taggart on stage with Daniel O'Donnell during recording at the Millennium Forum in Derry, for the new series of 'Opry le Daniel', which begins tomorrow, Thursday, October 29, on TG4 at 10.30pm. Donna will appear on the show on November 26. SU4144CD26

Omagh's Donna Taggart takes the stage with Daniel O'Donnell

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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From left, Mary Strudley, Yvonne Rodgers and Anna Leonard pictured at the Cancer Focus NI, Newtownstewart, annual Girls' Night Out. AN441126

Newtownstewart Cancer Focus celebrates remarkable £25,000 fundraising

Mark Huey, CAFRE Horticulture Technologist, outlined the transition from bare-root to cell-grown tree production to delegates. SU1145CD26

Farmers hear about tree production and planting at CAFRE

Care for Cancer SU2345CD26

Care for Cancer Christmas draw offers cash prizes and festive treats

Paddy and Geraldine Colton and family presenting the first prize of a breeding heifer to 14 year old James Logue from Dromore. SU7645CD26

£70,000 for St Lawrence’s Church renovation

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Daniel McCrossan MLA

McCrossan calls for answers over woodland funding

Accused refused bail after incident in front of child and newborn

Cathryn Donnelly serving tea to Felix and Mary Campbell at the Coffee Morning which was held in St Michael's Parish Hall, Sixmilecross in memory of Sammy Patterson and in aid of Marie Curie and Termonmaguirc Cancer Patients Comfort Fund. IB0145CD26

Coffee morning honoured memory of late Sammy Patterson

Obama directly addressing the Northern Irish crowd of 12,000.

Barack Obama's return to Belfast

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