Menu
23/09/2015
Fermanagh And Omagh Happiest Places In The UK
The happiest places in the UK are Fermanagh and Omagh, according to a survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Bolsover in Derbyshire was found to be the least happy place in the UK, followed by Cannock Chase in Staffordshire.
Top 10 happy places in the UK:
• Fermanagh and Omagh, Northern Ireland
• Ribble Valley, Lancashire
• Eilean Siar, Western Isles
• West Somerset
• Orkney Islands
• Blaby, Leicestershire
• Allerdale, Cumbria
• Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
• Mid- and East Antrim, Northern Ireland
• East Cambridgeshire
Finance Minister Arlene Foster MLA said: "I welcome that once again, Northern Ireland people have rated their personal wellbeing in terms of life satisfaction, happiness and that their life is worthwhile most highly out of all of the UK countries.
"People in Fermanagh and Omagh have the highest levels of life satisfaction and happiness, and people in Mid-Ulster report the highest level of feeling that the things they do are worthwhile."
(CD/LM)
Bolsover in Derbyshire was found to be the least happy place in the UK, followed by Cannock Chase in Staffordshire.
Top 10 happy places in the UK:
• Fermanagh and Omagh, Northern Ireland
• Ribble Valley, Lancashire
• Eilean Siar, Western Isles
• West Somerset
• Orkney Islands
• Blaby, Leicestershire
• Allerdale, Cumbria
• Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
• Mid- and East Antrim, Northern Ireland
• East Cambridgeshire
Finance Minister Arlene Foster MLA said: "I welcome that once again, Northern Ireland people have rated their personal wellbeing in terms of life satisfaction, happiness and that their life is worthwhile most highly out of all of the UK countries.
"People in Fermanagh and Omagh have the highest levels of life satisfaction and happiness, and people in Mid-Ulster report the highest level of feeling that the things they do are worthwhile."
(CD/LM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
12 May 2006
Video system to replace ID parades
The PSNI, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Office, have announced details of a new system to replace traditional ‘ID parades’. The system known as Video Identification Parade Electronic Recording (VIPER) will be part of a national database of volunteer images from which a video parade is compiled rather than using real people in a line up.
Video system to replace ID parades
The PSNI, in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Office, have announced details of a new system to replace traditional ‘ID parades’. The system known as Video Identification Parade Electronic Recording (VIPER) will be part of a national database of volunteer images from which a video parade is compiled rather than using real people in a line up.
19 February 2003
University of Ulster to aid investment in Omagh area
The University of Ulster and Omagh District Council are set to launch a partnership designed to increase investment, enterprise and technology transfer in the area.
University of Ulster to aid investment in Omagh area
The University of Ulster and Omagh District Council are set to launch a partnership designed to increase investment, enterprise and technology transfer in the area.
27 August 2003
NI childcare gets £1.3m boost
The New Opportunities Fund today announced £1.3 million worth of lottery grants for a number of childcare projects across Northern Ireland. In the final announcement under the Out of School Hours Childcare grant programme, the National Lottery good cause distributor is awarding the grants to 16 innovative projects creating 1,344 childcare places.
NI childcare gets £1.3m boost
The New Opportunities Fund today announced £1.3 million worth of lottery grants for a number of childcare projects across Northern Ireland. In the final announcement under the Out of School Hours Childcare grant programme, the National Lottery good cause distributor is awarding the grants to 16 innovative projects creating 1,344 childcare places.
02 November 2022
Julian Simmons Launches Lidl's Festive Trolley Dash
Lidl Northern Ireland has teamed up with renowned broadcaster Julian Simmons for the return of its major festive fundraiser Trolley Dash, in aid of charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland.
Julian Simmons Launches Lidl's Festive Trolley Dash
Lidl Northern Ireland has teamed up with renowned broadcaster Julian Simmons for the return of its major festive fundraiser Trolley Dash, in aid of charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland.
18 July 2022
Lidl Invests Over £1.6m Across NI Business
NI's fastest-growing supermarket retailer, Lidl Northern Ireland, has contributed more than £1.6 million into its staff, local charities and community groups across last year, according to the retailers 2021 Impact Report.
Lidl Invests Over £1.6m Across NI Business
NI's fastest-growing supermarket retailer, Lidl Northern Ireland, has contributed more than £1.6 million into its staff, local charities and community groups across last year, according to the retailers 2021 Impact Report.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Low cloud, mist or fog at first will clear through the morning to leave a dry day with some prolonged sunny spells through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 21 °C.Tonight:Dry with clear spells for most places through the evening and overnight will allow the odd mist or fog patch to form. Coastal low cloud spreads into northern counties. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
