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The Tyrone Constitution is the oldest newspaper in Tyrone having been established in 1844 and has won awards at NI and UK level. The newspaper provides its readers with comprehensive coverage of the latest news and sport throughout much of Tyrone and Fermanagh, with a major focus on community events and features. Owned by the Alpha Media Group, its editor is Karen Mullan. To contact the newspaper, email [email protected] or call 028 8224 2721.

22/11/2024

MAN CHARGED TO COURT OVER £1.8M DRUGS SEIZURE

DETECTIVES from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) have charged a man to court after suspected co***ne with an estimated street value of £1.8m was seized in Omagh, yesterday, Thursday.

The man, aged 38, was charged with possession of class A controlled drugs with intent to supply and importing a controlled drug.

He is due to appear before Dungannon Magistrates tomorrow, Saturday.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the PPS.

The drugs were initially thought to be worth in the region of £750,000 however further examination revealed the quantity to be of a significantly higher value.

22/11/2024

DETECTIVES from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) investigating suspected criminal activity linked to the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) have recovered a quantity of suspected class A drugs and arrested a man following a search of a vehicle in Omagh on Thursday, November 21. Detective....

21/11/2024

HARRISON McKelvey was born on July 24, 2023 with a severe congenital heart defect. Unfortunately, there was nothing the doctors could do and Harrison was given a few days to live. Despite this, he reached seven-months-old but sadly Harrison passed away on March 3 of this year. Harrison's parents, Ga...

20/11/2024

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17/11/2024

WITH roots stretching from London to Carrickmore, 26-year-old Aiden Scott-Browne has captured the attention of the local music scene as he embarks on a bold journey to establish himself as a singer-songwriter. Fueled by a lifelong passion and undeterred by the sacrifices of leaving behind a stable c...

17/11/2024

THE Drumquin Historical Society will launch its new book, dedicated to the stories of local men and women who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War at the Drumquin Community Centre on Thursday, November 21 at 7.30pm. The book brings to life the experiences of Drumquin’s ...

16/11/2024

SATURDAY saw a handful of Omagh Triathlon Club (OTC) members head South to Mayo to take on the Sea2Summit challenge in Westport. The event offered a choice of two distances; the spirit distanceof 30km in total and the supreme distance, 56km in total.

16/11/2024

THE Bawnacre Centre continues its 40th-anniversary celebrations with a special gala concert, featuring hometown favourite and 'Fame Academy' star, Sinead Quinn. The concert will take place on Tuesday next, November 19 in the Bawnacre's Main Hall starting at 8pm.

16/11/2024

WEST Tyrone MLA Maolíosa McHugh has welcomed the finance minister's decision to ring-fence £17 million to help mitigate the UK Government’s cut to the Winter Fuel Payment. The Sinn Féin representative and Communities Committee member said he welcomed the news that Finance M...

16/11/2024

GROVEHILL Animal Trust has touched our hearts with this appeal to help find 'Dexter' a home. It was set up and became a registered charity in November 2011 to help homeless animals in Omagh and the surrounding areas.

16/11/2024

THE Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh has been included as a key project in the recently announced Mid South West Growth Deal, which aims to deliver substantial economic growth and infrastructure improvements across Northern Ireland. This growth deal, designed specifically for rural areas, is one o...

15/11/2024

THE official opening of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) Integrated Clinical Hub (ICH) unit in Castlederg marks a significant advancement in local healthcare services. The new facility, launched on Monday, represents a major step in NIAS’s ongoing efforts to enhance patient safety...

11/11/2024

FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council invites you to start the Christmas season in style with the Christmas Lights Switch-On events in Enniskillen and Omagh on Saturday, November 23. The day promises festive family activities including Christmas carols, live music and performances by local community....

11/11/2024

GILLYGOOLEY 2nd Youth (50+ Club) celebrated their 20th anniversary with dinner in Gillygooley Orange Hall and over 60 attended. The excellent meal was provided by Karen Hannigan, a Gillygooley lady who excelled with a delicious three-course meal.

11/11/2024

OMAGH Ju Jitsu club marked its 20th anniversary recently when it hosted the World Ju-Jitsu Federation Ireland (WJJF-Ireland) national coach, Sensei David Toney 9th Dan for a special class to celebrate reaching this milestone. The children in the junior class enjoyed lots of games, fun and new techni...

10/11/2024

POLICE have confirmed that a man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in the Orchard Road area of Strabane today, Sunday, November 10.

10/11/2024

Newtownstewart retailer, Charlie Hamilton, has been honoured at Northern Ireland’s top retail awards for his achievements throughout the sector during his career which has spanned almost five decades. The NR Awards, held by Neighbourhood Retailer magazine, took place at the Crowne Plaza, Belfa...

10/11/2024

STEPHEN Corry, a native of Castlederg with a lifelong passion for storytelling, has officially released his debut novella, Sandra Kellie, marking his entry into the world of self-published literature.

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Family and friends of Castlederg schoolgirl, Arlene Arkinson, who was murdered 30 years ago, gathered this evening for a vigil in her memory. Her family unveiled a memorial plaque and let off balloons during the poignant event which was led by Parish Priest, Fr Paul Fraser.

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