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Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:04:47 +0100
Covid-19 vaccination programme fully opens for 35-39 year olds
The vaccine programme in Northern Ireland will fully open for those aged 35 to 39 from 8am tomorrow.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council executives feature on 'Townhall Rich List'
Five current and former Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Executives appear on the 2021 ‘Town Hall Rich List’, that compiles the number of public officials who receive financial packages greater than £100,000 a year.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Brexit: Dolan calls for end to credit card rip-off
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan brought a motion to the Assembly on Monday on stopping any ‘Brexit credit card rip-off’.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen school sows seeds for the future as they open eco-garden
FIRST Minister Arlene Foster was on hand as a very special guest as the seeds of the trees and flowers of the future were planted last week at Willowbridge School in Enniskillen.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman receives Royal Maundy Gift from The Queen
A KINAWLEY woman who has been awarded the Royal Maundy Gift from The Queen for her exemplary Christian service within the community says she is very humbled to be a recipient.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh playgroup 'delighted' as they receive funding
THERE was relief and happiness at Newtownbutler Playgroup as they were told this week that they would receive the funding they required to keep one of their programmes running for another year.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:42:41 +0100
Fermanagh residents warned to be vigilant following burglaries
Home owners in Lisnaskea are asked to be vigilant following a number of burglaries in the area.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:44:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Council's opposition to fracking laid bare at meeting
The consultancy company appointed by the Department of Economy Minister Diane Dodds MLA to research the viability of fracking, has been left in no doubt of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s fierce opposition.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:18:00 +0100
Exclusive Power's whiskey to be available in Enniskillen pub
One of the largest drinks conglomerates in the world has chosen Blakes of The Hollow in Enniskillen to release an exclusive cask of one of their Irish whiskeys.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh priest has no objections to women being ordained
FATHER Joe McVeigh has seen plenty of changes in his 50 years as a priest, with the long-serving priest able to look back on changes in the Church, as well as the social and historic developments which have taken place in Northern Ireland since hi...

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:49:56 +0100
UK supermarkets issue urgent recalls on cheese, meat and fruit items
Nut allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:39:48 +0100
TV Doctor tells court he did not wish to cause Arlene Foster 'distress'
A celebrity doctor has said he posted false rumours that Northern Ireland’s First Minister was having an affair to expose any possible hypocrisy.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen bar hoping to ‘reinvigorate’ town centre with Diamond dining
As hospitality gets ready for its reopening next week, one pub in Enniskillen is hoping to add another dimension to what they can offer customers when they return.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:05:00 +0100
Irish Tricolour erected at Enniskillen Castle overnight
Questions have been raised this morning (Saturday) after the national flag of the Republic of Ireland, the Irish Tricolour was erected in Enniskillen overnight.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh learner drivers back on the road but delays to be expected
Learner drivers could face a one-year delay to obtaining their licence due to the backlogs caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a local driving instructor has said.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Closing SWAH stroke unit would be ‘insane’ says retired Fermanagh doctor
A RETIRED Fermanagh doctor is encouraging people to “stand up” against the threats to close the South West Acute Hospital’s (SWAH) “stellar” Stroke Unit which provided his wife with “excellent quality care” after she had a stroke earlie...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh natives speak to Stephen Nolan about finding faith in BBC documentary
JOURNALIST Stephen Nolan talks to two Fermanagh natives about their journeys with faith as he explores his own spirituality in a new BBC documentary, ‘Finding Faith With Stephen Nolan’, that opens with Stephen having a frank conversation with ...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:15:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Fans win for now but money men and television still control
I REALLY enjoyed a documentary on BBC NI on Monday evening. ‘Different League: The Derry City story’ didn’t just chart the rise from the ashes of The Troubles of a football club, it also revealed how much that club means to a community.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Anger as vandals target Mill Race walkway in Ballinamallard
A REPRESENTATIVE of Ballinamallard Development Association has condemned the recent wanton vandalism of the Mill Race walkway, and is concerned that there could be more incidents in the future.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:50:09 +0100
Western Trust to suspend all abortion services from 5pm today
Abortion services will be temporarily unavailable in the Western Trust from 5pm today (Friday).

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:25:39 +0100
Fermanagh schools suspend the use of transfer tests for 2022-23
Two Fermanagh Grammar schools have announced today, Friday, that they will not be using transfer tests for 2022-23 academic year.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:22:20 +0100
Covid in Fermanagh and Omagh: Case rates some of the highest in NI
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area has recorded the second highest total number of positive cases in the last 24 hours with 11.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:42:40 +0100
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons warn shoppers over popular item
Shoppers have been left venting their frustration online.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:33:59 +0100
Coronavirus: NISRA stats show 105 deaths in Fermanagh and Omagh since pandemic began
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 10 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week 10th April to 16th April 2021.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:31:07 +0100
Martin Lewis shares crucial tip to boost your chances of getting a mortgage
Martin Lewis revealed how house buyers can boost their chances of getting a mortgage.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:44:56 +0100
Coronavirus: Fermanagh close contact services re-open
There was palpaple excitment across Fermanagh and across Northern Ireland this morning (Friday) as close contact services reopened.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:06:49 +0100
Coronavirus: Foster and O'Neill praise preparations for reopening of sectors
AHEAD of the easing of some coronavirus restrictions today (April 23), First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minster Michelle O’Neill have praised the efforts of businesses, organisations and individuals across several sectors in their p...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Court hears Fermanagh man bit police officer’s boot during arrest
A 37-YEAR-OLD man who bit a police officer’s boots while being arrested has been found guilty of a series of offences, including assault on police.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh politicians slam ‘sectarian’ graffiti in Enniskillen
LOCAL politicians have condemned graffiti with sectarian connotations that has appeared in areas of Enniskillen recently.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Laytha perform a new song for session with Roadie TV
ETHEREAL musical duo Laytha have recently recorded a live music video as part of Roadie TV’s lockdown series ‘The Stable Sessions Vol. 3’, hosted at The Stables Bar in Fintona.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:25:26 +0100
Police and ambulance service attend Enniskillen incident
One person has been taken to hopsital following an incident in the Enniskillen area.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:24:37 +0100
Fermanagh grandmother Margaret Keenan urges people to get second dose
A 91-year-old grandmother who became the first person in the world to have the Pfizer vaccine as part of the mass vaccination rollout has praised “incredible” NHS staff and urged people to get their second dose.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:47:11 +0100
Cross-Border community effort tackled litter in Pettigo and Tullyhommon area
MORE than 200 bags full of litter were collected in the Pettigo and Tullyhommon area recently as more than 60 locals joined The Forge Family Resource Centre for a cross-Border Spring Clean on Easter Tuesday (April 6).

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:45:48 +0100
Maguirebridge Crash: Two people hospitalised
The Northern Ireland Air Ambulance was tasked to Fermanagh yesterday (Wednesday) following a road traffic collision near Maguiresbridge.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:55:43 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: 12 new cases
Covid-19 positive testing figures continue to fluctuate in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:01:39 +0100
Enniskillen public realm scheme moves to next phase
The Enniskillen Public Realm Scheme is progressing well as workmen continue to carry out their job in the town centre.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:45:20 +0100
Enniskillen man, 35, facing drugs charges
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been returned for trial for a number of drug offences.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:49:29 +0100
Northern Ireland vaccination programme continues at pace
The latest detailed breakdown of Northern Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme shows that around 90% of over 50s have received their first vaccine.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week
In this week's Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:38:09 +0100
Fermanagh police investigating theft on Lough Erne
Police are investigating a theft in Carrybridge this week. It is believed that diesel was stolen from a cruiser which was morred at Carrybridge. The police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:21:22 +0100
Fermanagh road closed following crash
The Gardiners Cross Road, Maguiresbridge is currently closed due to a road traffic collision.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:18:19 +0100
Irvinestown man leading probation ‘on a merry dance’ as orders are revoked
A 23-YEAR-OLD man has had his probation revoked and has been handed a prison sentence at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:06:48 +0100
Lisnaskea man acquitted of criminal damage charge
A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been acquitted of criminal damage at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:15:13 +0100
Instagram unveil new tools to protect yourself from online abuse
Premier League footballers and other sporting stars have revealed widespread racist, sexist and other abuse sent to them on the platform.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Light Cold War comedy to finish off Fermanagh Film Club's current season
WITH the coronavirus pandemic striking down all areas of the arts in the county and beyond, Independent and Art House film enthusiasts Fermanagh Film Club had to cut their Spring 2020 programme short.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:55:52 +0100
This could be the reason you are getting so many scam texts and calls
A number of UK retailers and banks have been name-dropped in an attempt to dupe unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned cash.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:50:32 +0100
‘Out of control’ Fermanagh man refused bail following weekend incident
A Kesh man has been remanded in custody after he was charged with driving and public order offences.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Probation order for Tyrone man found with depraved child sexual images and videos
A County Tyrone man who claimed to have descended into internet pornography after a relationship broke down, then drifted into “repugnant” child sexual imagery, has been placed on Probation for three years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:07:00 +0100
Fermanagh man who killed friends in crash sentenced to over five years
A young man who killed two friends and left another in a wheelchair for life when the car he was driving at speed crashed in County Donegal has been jailed for more than five years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:15:42 +0100
Infrastructure Minister confirms return to driving tests
INFRASTRUCTURE Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed plans for a priority booking system for driving tests following the Executive’s decision to reinstate practical driving tests from April 23.



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