Elaine Mitchell

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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).

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.

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.

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).