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07/10/2021
Deborah Erskine Named New DUP MLA For Fermanagh And South Tyrone
The DUP has confirmed that Deborah Erskine has been appointed as the party’s new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone.
She is to succeed former First Minister Arlene Foster.
She previously worked as a press officer for the DUP.
Mrs Foster stood down as DUP leader earlier this year.
She is to succeed former First Minister Arlene Foster.
She previously worked as a press officer for the DUP.
Mrs Foster stood down as DUP leader earlier this year.
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Arlene Foster will stand at the next general election in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, in a direct challenge to Sinn Féin. DUP members last night unanimously backed Ms Foster (pictured) as the party's candidate for the seat, which is currently occupied by SF's Michelle Gildernew. Both women are ministerial colleagues at the Stormont Executive.
Foster To Contest SF Seat
Arlene Foster will stand at the next general election in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, in a direct challenge to Sinn Féin. DUP members last night unanimously backed Ms Foster (pictured) as the party's candidate for the seat, which is currently occupied by SF's Michelle Gildernew. Both women are ministerial colleagues at the Stormont Executive.
05 April 2004
Foster to contest Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat
The DUP have announced that Arlene Foster will contest the Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat at the next general election. The former UUP party member said she had set her sights on dislodging current MP, Sinn Féin's Michelle Gildernew, who, she said, had done untold damage to the unionist psyche in the area.
Foster to contest Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat
The DUP have announced that Arlene Foster will contest the Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat at the next general election. The former UUP party member said she had set her sights on dislodging current MP, Sinn Féin's Michelle Gildernew, who, she said, had done untold damage to the unionist psyche in the area.
08 December 2015
Arlene Foster Nominated To Be New DUP Leader
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29 August 2019
Heavy Rain Warning Issued For NI
Heavy persistent rain has been forecast for Northern Ireland this weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain from 6pm on Friday 30 August until 9am on Saturday. Counties Antrim, Fermanagh, Tyrone and L'Derry are set to be the worst affected, with flooding of a few homes and businesses likely.
Heavy Rain Warning Issued For NI
Heavy persistent rain has been forecast for Northern Ireland this weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain from 6pm on Friday 30 August until 9am on Saturday. Counties Antrim, Fermanagh, Tyrone and L'Derry are set to be the worst affected, with flooding of a few homes and businesses likely.
21 April 2010
SF's Maskey Withdrawn From Election Race
The news that Sinn Fein has withdrawn its South Belfast candidate Alex Maskey (pictured) from the General Election has been condemned as a political "stunt".
SF's Maskey Withdrawn From Election Race
The news that Sinn Fein has withdrawn its South Belfast candidate Alex Maskey (pictured) from the General Election has been condemned as a political "stunt".
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
