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Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:54:06 +0000
'Can you book a summer holiday? - Matt Hancock's update
Mr Hancock said people want certainty over whether it was possible to go away this summer.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA - Border fines should work both ways
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Rosemary Barton believes fines for crossing the Border during the current restrictions should work both ways.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:40:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Fermanagh double lung transplant recipient’s joy at getting vaccine
A Fermanagh woman who has been shielding for almost a year is delighted to have received her first Covid-19 vaccine, saying that it is one step closer to getting her life back.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Sex scams: PSNI warn of the dangers of ‘sextortion’
POLICE are raising awareness of 'sextortion' and the dangers associated with interacting with someone you don’t know online.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:47:27 +0000
Two males arrested for motoring offences in Fermanagh
Two males were arrested by the PSNI Fermanagh and Omagh District Support Team for motoring offences in the Belleek area after their vehicle was stopped for a routine check this afternoon (Thursday, February 11). Earlier in the day, the PSNI arrest...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Sadness in Cavan after bodies of well known couple found
There was great shock and sadness on Monday following the discovery of two bodies in the Cloverhill near Belturbet.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:20:37 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Positive cases remain low
Thursday's Covid update from the Department of Health continued in the positive direction as previous updates, especially in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area where only two positive cases were recorded in the last 24 hours.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:39:52 +0000
Suspended sentence after head-on crash caused ‘devastating injuries’
A crash which left two women with serious and long lasting injuries also resulted in a suspended prison sentence for one of the drivers.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:03:21 +0000
Yellow weather warning for snow and ice in Fermanagh
THE MET Office has put in place a yellow weather warning of snow and ice for County Fermanagh this weekend which could lead to disruption to travel.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:31:06 +0000
Brexit: EU not listening to protocol concerns – DUP
The Government and European Commission are trying to hammer out issues related to the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:39:52 +0000
Fermanagh road users urged to report potholes
Police in Fermanagh are encouraging road users to report potholes to the Department for Infrastructure.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:18:52 +0000
Drivers are being asked for their views on change to driving licence rules
Currently anyone who has passed a car and trailer test in an automatic car must sit another test in a manual car to upgrade their licence.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:07:00 +0000
Fermanagh people urged to 'be aware' of scams
THE PSNI are urging members of the public to "be aware" as a number of scams are doing the rounds at the moment that could prove very costly for victims.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh council row over Gregory Campbell's Songs of Praise comments
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted to write to First Minister and Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party Arlene Foster, seeking action against her colleague Gregory Campbell MP, following his comments that all five finalists on the So...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:28:12 +0000
Derrylin Road: Lorry broken down on Fermanagh main road
A broken down lorry on the Derrylin road is causing delays for motorists this evening.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:39:25 +0000
Fermanagh car chase accused has his sentencing deferred
A 26-year-old man who drove at over 100mph during a car chase with police while under the influence of drink and drugs has had his sentence deferred for six months.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:41:30 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: District has lowest positive case rate in NI
The tight restrictions put in force over Christmas to try and combat the Covid-19 surge are finally paying dividends in Northern Ireland and especially Fermanagh and Omagh as positive cases continue to fall.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:16:00 +0000
Police appeal following damage to wall in Fermanagh village
Police in Kesh are appealing for information regarding damage caused to a wall beside the park in Ballinamallard.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:08:00 +0000
Obituary: Mrs. Ethne Spence Jones (née West)
Mrs. Ethne Spence Jones (née West) died peacefully at her home in Warren Road, Ickenham, Uxbridge on December 21, 2020. Wife of the late Dr. William (Liam) Jones, beloved mother to Kerry, Patrick, Victoria, and Melanie, and adored grandmother of ...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:58:01 +0000
Victims of IRA bomb on Brougher Mountain, between Fermanagh and Tyrone, remembered
MARKING the 50th anniversary of the Brougher mountain bomb – an atrocity that took the lives of five men – SEFF paid tribute by publishing a special film on its Facebook page which included a short tribute-themed service facilitated by Reveren...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
PICTURES: Lisnaskea Mart
A SEASONAL entry of stock met a flying trade at the weekly Tuesday sale in Lisnaskea Mart on January 26, with pre-registered buyers and strict social distancing ringside.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:31:40 +0000
Do you really need a TV Licence? - expert advice
There are a number of ways to pay for your TV Licence including weekly cash payments and an annual direct debit.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh bassist urges people to support the production of live music
FERMANAGH bassist Richard Ireson has been playing for almost 50 years, having started performing when he was in his teens. With gigs now non-existent due to the pandemic, Richard has been using his time in lockdown to write and record music. Here he ...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:23:36 +0000
Man did not know insurance payments had stopped
A 34-year-old man did not know the insurance payments on his vehicle had been cancelled when he was spoken to by police, a court has heard.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:21:09 +0000
30 year old was growing cannabis to self medicate
Two cannabis plants which were growing in a house in Newtownbutler were to help with pain relief Enniskillen Magistrates Court was told.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:07:15 +0000
Fermanagh man's car was sliding from side to side on rural road
A 19-year-old man has been convicted of a series of motoring offences at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:19:17 +0000
Council approve new infrastructure for Enniskillen
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has approved a major river crossing in Enniskillen which will be carried out by SGN Natural Gas as part of multi-million pounds investment in new energy infrastructure delivering natural gas to homes and busine...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:20:07 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Council area has lowest rate of positive cases in NI
Fermanagh and Omagh recorded the lowest number of positive Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland according to the Department of Health's daily update.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh artist Caitlín Gallagher turns chaos into creativity
ARTIST Caitlín Gallagher hails from Belcoo, and describes her artistic style as "chaotic" and "ethereal". Here, she speaks to The impartial Reporter about her influences and her future plans.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh farrier on how his job has changed over the years
THE farrier's job hasn’t changed much over the years, despite the fact that the way we as humans use horses and donkeys has changed quite significantly.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Musical Memories: Still crazy about AC/DC
Name: Stephen Tummon

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:11:52 +0000
Fermanagh quartet plead not guilty over alleged blackmail plot
Four people are to stand trial in relation to an alleged blackmail plot, in which £27,000 was paid out, beginning with an initial “fee” to secure the release of a lorry held at docks, but followed by more demands for cash.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:35:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Western Trust delivers over 35,000 vaccines
As of February 5, 2021, over 35,000 Covid-19 vaccines have been delivered to people across the three Vaccine Centres and Care Home Sector by the Western Health and Social Care Trust health professionals, which equates to over 10 per cent of the popul...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:59:57 +0000
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Five new cases of virus recorded
The Department of Health's daily update shows there were 28 new cases on coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh over the weekend. 5 of these cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, this marks the first time since October 1 for cases in Fermanagh and...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Children in Care: Western Trust has highest number of kids on protection register
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) region has the highest number of children on the Child Protection Register in Northern Ireland, according to a recent report issued by the Department of Health.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Mental Health waiting times: Rise in patients waiting for therapy
THE number of people waiting for a first appointment for adult psychologist therapies in the Western Trust has steadily increased in the past two calendar years.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Row at Fermanagh and Omagh Council over nurses payment
An Ulster Unionist Councillor has dismissed claims medical staff are unhappy with the £500 pandemic payment agreed by the Minister for Health, against ongoing NHS salary disputes, contending discontent only appears to exist in areas represented b...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh Scout leaders recognised with awards
A NUMBER of Scout leaders in Fermanagh have been recognised with awards for their dedication to the organisation.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:25:22 +0000
Belturbet: Post-mortems to be carried out after two bodies found
Post-mortem examinations are to be carried out following the discovery of two bodies at a house in Co Cavan.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:28:49 +0000
Appeal for witnesses after 'hit and run' crash in Fermanagh
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for witnesses in relation to a "hit and run" road traffic collision which occurred on the Letterboy Road, Ederney at approximately 3.30pm on Friday, February 5.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh man who breached bail remanded in custody
A 36-YEAR-OLD man who breached his bail conditions as well as Covid-19 restrictions has been remanded in custody.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
South Africa variant - Do you need a third jab and does it affect lockdown plans?
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi urged the public to keep faith after South Africa suspended its rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Tributes to 'big-hearted' Tyrone tractor fan Dessie
KIND-HEARTED Dessie Armstrong will be remembered for his big personality and love of vintage tractors, said his family, who were paying tribute following his passing last week.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:09:00 +0000
Enniskillen-Sligo Greenway is ‘a golden tourism opportunity’
THE opportunities are endless for an Enniskillen to Sligo Greenway, and now is the the time for representatives on both sides of the Border to push for it to become a reality – that’s according to a Leitrim county councillor.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh's Aisling Centre launches Covid-19 wellbeing programme
THE Aisling Centre in Enniskillen is offering a free, live, virtual wellbeing programme during February and March.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Jobs at risk in Enniskillen as online giant Asos buys Topshop and Topman
ONE of the most familiar brands on the High Street will likely no longer have a presence in Enniskillen.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Foster and DUP support drops in latest poll
A LUCID Talk poll has revealed a significant loss of support for the DUP, which has seen support for the party slump to the lowest it has been for 20 years.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh people encouraged to take training by Ohana Zero Suicide
OHANA ZERO suicide has launched its Twenty2Zero campaign to break the stigma associated with suicide and encourage open conversations.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000
Tributes paid to one of Fermanagh's oldest residents
One of Fermanagh’s oldest residents has passed away in her 106th year.



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