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Drugs found in Tyrone linked to Lithuanian crime gang, court told
40+ min ago (265+ words) ELEVEN men believed to be connected with a Lithuanian organised crime group have been remanded in custody following major drug seizures this week in Tyrone and other parts of the North. The drugs were discovered in properties in the Omagh,…...
Confidential court documents sent to several addresses in Omagh
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (356+ words) A MAN who sent confidential court documents to neighbours, local businesses and a political office as part of a harassment campaign has avoided an immediate prison sentence. Desmond Walmsley (41), of Main Street, Ballinamallard, appeared before Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday,…...
Omagh singer to take to the stage for Daniel's big show
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (413+ words) AN OMAGH singing star will soon be joining country legend Daniel O'Donnell on the Millennium Forum stage as part of a very special run of television shows. Donna Taggart will be performing as part of "Opry le Daniel' "TG4 television's highest…...
Suspected drugs and firearms found in Dungannon search
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (237+ words) THREE PEOPLE have been arrested after suspected firearms and drugs were found in Dungannon. On Friday (June 19) police in Mid Ulster seized a significant quantity of suspected Class A, B and C drugs, firearms and other items following a search…...
Tyrone cancer survivor's big leap of gratitude for charity
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (770+ words) A WOMAN who battled bowel cancer is preparing to take to the skies this weekend in a fundraising skydive to support the charity that helped her through her illness. Briege Mc Quaid, from Calkill, outside Omagh, will complete a tandem…...
Omagh bar owner suffered serious inquiry after being attacked
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (374+ words) AN Omagh bar owner was left with a severe mouth injury after he was assaulted on St Patrick's Day over four years ago, a court has heard. His attacker, Martin Ferguson (34), of Oldpark Square, Belfast, has been jailed for ten…...
Omagh teenagers say kids will 'find way around' social media ban
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (750+ words) IN THE wake of the British Government's announcement of plans to ban social media use by children and young teenagers, the mood at one Omagh youth club was surprisingly relaxed. On Tuesday evening, the doors of the Station Centre opened…...
Castlederg man hosts fundraiser in memory of cousin killed in US
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (371+ words) Charlie Connolly, who runs The Reformer Room Pilates studio in Castlederg Enterprise Centre, will hold a series of pay-what-you-want classes on Saturday, June 20, with every donation going to the charity. The trust, founded in 2013, provides financial support to families repatriating…...
Son's tribute to Omagh woman who always put other people first
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (413+ words) THE son of a former Omagh woman who built a reputation as a highly-skilled cake decorator has paid a heartfelt tribute to her life, describing her as humble, devoted to her family and always putting others first. Carmel Mary Rippington…...
Man accused of rape and kidnap charged at Omagh court hearing
1+ week, 1+ day ago (285+ words) A MAN who allegedly imprisoned, assaulted and raped a man over the span of a day has appeared at Omagh court. Alioune Sow (21), of Belmore Street in Enniskillen, is charged with seven counts of rape, false imprisonment, assault causing actual…...