Elaine Mitchell

Belfast

District Reporter at BBC

BBC Journalist. You can get in touch with me at [email protected]

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Politicians 'not welcome' at County Tyrone parade

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Elaine Mitchell

First Pride parade since 'politician ban' to take placeElaine MitchellBBC News NI south west reporterOmagh PrideOmagh Pride is the first pride parade of the year to take place in Northern IrelandThe first Pride parade in Northern Ireland since the Stormont Executive parties were banned from attending will take place in Omagh later.
Priest found guilty of eight counts of historical abuse

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Elaine Mitchell

Priest guilty of eight counts of historical indecent assaultsElaine MitchellBBC News NI south west reporterPacemakerCanon Patrick McEntee was a teacher at St Michael's College in EnniskillenA priest has been found guilty of eight counts of historical indecent assault against five young men. Canon Patrick McEntee, 71, from Esker Road in Dromore, County Tyrone faced a total of nine counts of indecent assault dating back to the late 1970s.
Canon Patrick McEntee on trial accused of abusing boys in school

1 month ago | bbc.com | Elaine Mitchell

Priest on trial accused of abusing boys in schoolElaine MitchellBBC News NI south west reporterPacemakerCanon Patrick McEntee attended the first day of his trial at Dungannon CourthouseA County Tyrone priest has gone on trial on historical indecent assault charges against five young men. Canon Patrick McEntee, 70, from Esker Road, Dromore, faces a total of nine counts of indecent assault dating back to the late 1970s.
Farm workers' lives being put at risk by dangerous dust particles

1 month ago | bbc.com | Elaine Mitchell

How dangerous dust is putting farm workers' lives at riskElaine MitchellBBC News NI south west reporterBBCJonny Tuft is exposed to damaging dust every day on his farmThe risks of working with animals and machinery on farms are well known, but agricultural workers are being reminded of another danger that is part of their everyday work. More than 300 people a year die from work-related illnesses in Northern Ireland, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSENI).
Fermanagh and Omagh Council chief apologises after gender ruling statement

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Elaine Mitchell

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Fermanagh and Omagh Council chief says she regrets any hurt caused after a council statementBBC News NI south west reporterThe chief executive of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has apologised for the "hurt" caused by a statement it issued following a ruling by the UK Supreme Court on the definition of gender. Alison McCullagh said that the council's policies would not change without approval, and she "regretted" any hurt caused.
Council chief apologises after gender ruling statement

1 month ago | bbc.com | Elaine Mitchell

Council chief apologises after gender ruling statementElaine MitchellBBC News NI south west reporterGetty ImagesFermanagh and Omagh Council chief says she regrets any hurt caused after a council statement"The most regret that I would have is that anyone, particularly those communities that are already vulnerable, felt hurt by anything that the council would say," she told the meeting on Tuesday evening.
'Lives will be lost' unless services are restored at hospital

1 month ago | bbc.com | Elaine Mitchell

'Lives will be lost' unless services are restored at hospitalElaine MitchellBBC News NI south west ReporterBBCThe meeting at Fermanagh House was packed with people listening to campaigners and politiciansPoliticians from the main political parties have told a public meeting in Fermanagh that they support a campaign group's proposals to restore services at the South West Acute Hospital (Swah).
Former teacher jailed for sexually assaulting child

2 months ago | bbc.com | Elaine Mitchell

Former teacher jailed for sexually assaulting child Elaine MitchellBBC News NI south west reporterPacemakerDavid Baxter was sentenced to four and a half months in jailA former music teacher at Erne Integrated College has been sentenced to four and a half months in jail for sexually assaulting a child. David Baxter (65) of Killadeas Road, Lisnarick, denied sexually touching the child on a date between 1 February and 30 April 2018.
Leisure centre revamp to cost £18m more than first thought

2 months ago | bbc.com | Elaine Mitchell

Elaine MitchellBBC News NI south west reporterFermanagh and Omagh District CouncilThe proposed redevelopment of a leisure centre in County Fermanagh is now set to cost £18m more than first estimated, a public meeting has been told. Councillor Adam Gannon told the meeting on Monday night that the Lakeland Forum overhaul would now cost £70m.
Sergee Kelly jailed for killing nine-year-old in hit-and-run

2 months ago | bbc.com | Elaine Mitchell

Elaine MitchellBBC News NI south west reporterA County Tyrone family have said nothing is going to bring their "wee rascal" back as a man was jailed for five years for killing the nine-year-old in a hit-and-run crash. Ronan Wilson, from Kildress, died after he was hit by a car being driven by Sergee Kelly at more than 100 km/h (62mph) on Atlantic Way in Bundoran in County Donegal, where the speed limit was 50 km/h.