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A beautifully detailed frosty landscape, photographed by Cara Coll which scooped first lace in the Omagh Photography Club's recent Phone Photography Competition. SU2844CD26

Omagh photographers put their best shot forward in phone competition

Local historian and author Stevan Patterson delivered a special lecture marking 100 years since the granting of the Ferguson Master patent. SU7043CD26

Tyrone’s rich engineering heritage celebrated at lecture

Pictured at the opening of 'To the Edge of Sight', a new exhibition of ceramic sculptures by Anna McGurn at Enniskillen Castle, are, from left, chairwoman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Debbie Coyle; Noelle McAlinden, guest speaker; Anna McGurn, exhibiting artist and Sinead Reilly, Development Officer, Museum Services, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. SU6943CD26

Fermanagh sculptor presents 'To the Edge of Sight'

Due to Storm Boelo and the Met Office weather warning for wind from 10am on Saturday, October 24, and in the interests of public safety, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council outdoor facilities should not be visited during the warning period. SU3844CD26

Storm Boelo warning: Council closes outdoor facilities

Council warns of Storm Boelo service disruptions

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor Grace, Uí Niallais, pictured at the launch of the Strabane Halloween progranne with sisters of the coven, Wendy, Sophie and Tina.

Strabane gears up for Halloween

Pupils from Rainbow Community Playgroup, Omagh with their new NI Water waterbutt. SU3744CD26

No Ifs’ or Butts for Rainbow Community Playgroup, Omagh

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Trust to engage with the public over EGS at SWAH

Turmoil in Ukraine and the Middle East, decisions taken by US President Donald Trump and the resulting turmoil in global energy marketshave their consequences locally and are being felt in the most painful of ways by women and children experiencing domestic abuse

Domestic abuse victims left struggling as world events drive up costs

Conal Gallen will be coming to the Strule Arts Centre on November 21.

Exciting programme lined-up for the Strule

Sport

Omagh Triathlon Club's Pauric Quinn pictured at the Melbourne Marathon.

Pauric Quinn completes Melbourne Marathon

Omagh Accies currently sit at the summit of Championship One.

Hone treble sends Omagh Accies top

Seamus Arkinson, Meabh, and Ruairi McConnell, pictured at the Challenge Peguera-Mallorca finish line.

Busy weekend for Omagh Triathlon Club members

Members of Fintona Golf Club pictured at the Ella Kavanagh Competition presentation.

McMoran and McDermott take Club Mixed Foursomes title

17 new Personal Bests at Omagh parkrun

What's On

Mellon Centre for Migration Studies will host their annual Literature of Irish Exile seminar, now in its 26th year on Saturday, November 21. SU3244CD26

Exploring Mid-Tyrone’s migration stories from the Great War

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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Michael Gallagher who lost his 21-year-old son, Aiden, in the 1998 terror attack.

'My life has been on hold for 28 years'

UFU president John McLenaghan who has warned repeatedly about the consequences of these inheritance tax changes, adding they now have clear evidence from farming families themselves of the damage being done. SU7143CD26

Inheritance tax changes devastating farming families

Mark Ovens, an Erne West councillor on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, was suspended by the NI Local Government Commissioner for Standards. SU3644CD26

UUP's Mark Ovens suspended for two months over undeclared interests

Anne McGarrigle presents her late father Ernie Cockburn’s medals to Royal British Legion Club chairman, Kenneth Alexander and RBL Branch chairman, Derek Shields. IB0243CD26

Huge turnout honours Omagh Legion stalwart Ernie Cockburn

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Derry City and Strabane District Council has unveiled a new lighting scheme at Newtownstewart Castle, enhancing the visibility of one of the district's most significant historic landmarks and encouraging greater engagement with the area's rich built heritage. The castle is a State Care Monument maintained by the Department for Communities. SU3544CD26

New lighting shines a spotlight on Newtownstewart Castle

William James Baxter QPM DL who has been appointed His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Tyrone

William James Baxter new Lord-Lieutenant of County Tyrone

Strabane native, Noel Christy, bus driver, Translink, who is retiring after 50 years of service. SU3344CD26

Last stop for bus driver Noel after remarkable 50-year journey

Detectives in Omagh are investigating after two men were stabbed in the town during the early hours of this morning, Thursday, October 22. SU3144CD26

Two men stabbed in armed attack at former Omagh health centre

Community

Applications are now open for a free, accredited OCN NI Level 2 Award in Community Development, delivered through the Investing in Community Volunteers Programme and funded through PEACEPLUS. SU2744CD26

Free community development qualification for Omagh volunteers

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

Local volunteers recognised for the difference they make

Healthy cooking with Sharron: Mascarpone and cream cheese cheescake

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