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Thu, 06 May 2021 09:05:00 +0100
Enniskillen man returned for trial over a series of drugs charges
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been returned for trial on a series of drug charges.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:02:17 +0100
Every lockdown rule change you need to know before May 17
This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:59:49 +0100
Fermanagh man returned for trial as judge dismisses challenge over evidence
A COUNTY Fermanagh man accused of perverting the course of justice has been returned for trial, after a judge dismissed a challenge around some police evidence.

Wed, 05 May 2021 20:32:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:17:02 +0100
The Impartial Reporter Archives 2001: What life is really like in Chernobyl area, 16 years on
FIVE of the Fermanagh people who welcomed Chernobyl children to their homes travelled to Belarus for a glimpse of life in the former Soviet state.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:14:41 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Anger over ‘unnecessary sackings’
WITH the examination season about to begin, the Trade Union at Fermanagh College of Further Education has threatened further industrial action to protest at what its sees at the ‘unnecessary sacking’ of four lecturers.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:11:09 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Accused blames himself, court hears
STEPHEN McKINNEY the man accused of murdering his wife on a boating holiday on Lough Erne as their two children slept, blames himself for her drowning his trial heard today (Wednesday).

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:50:22 +0100
Fermanagh: 100 Years Ago
Man arrested ‘on the run’

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:49:11 +0100
Fermanagh Line of Duty fans share their views on finale
There have been mixed reviews following the highly anticipated final episode of Line of Duty season six which aired on Sunday night (May 3).

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:18:14 +0100
McKinney murder trial: RNLI crew give evidence
The father of two accused of murdering his wife during a boating holiday at Lough Erne as their children slept was described on Wednesday at his trial as appearing wet, cold, shaking and in shock as the tragedy unfolded at Devenish Island in the e...

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:45:02 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Three new cases of virus
In Wednesday’s daily update from the Department of Health there were three new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC).

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:35:44 +0100
49 year old enters guilty pleas to theft charges
A 49-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded guilty to a number of theft charges.

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:29:44 +0100
Most popular working from home songs on Spotify revealed
Ed Sheeran, James Arthur and Billie Eilish are among the artists boosting productivity among Bits working from home.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:20:22 +0100
Fermanagh historical abuse: 85 year old appears in court
The first person to be charged regarding a series of historical child sexual abuse cases in County Fermanagh appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court today, Wednesday.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh comic book writer nominated for prestigious international award
Paul Trimble from Enniskillen has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious Hugo Awards with his co-editors for their work on the online fanzine Journey Planet. The Hugo is considered to be the most important award in science fiction or fantasy...

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:01:45 +0100
Tesco promise changes to all UK stores amid shareholders pressure
The issue of a healthy food strategy was raised at Tesco’s 2020 AGM, ShareAction said, but the retailer refused to commit to making changes.

Tue, 04 May 2021 20:56:00 +0100
Strong demand as Aberdeen Angus bulls soar to 5,200gns
There was a strong demand for pedigree Aberdeen Angus bulls at the annual Native Breeds sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:17:11 +0100
Northern Ireland hospital visiting restrictions to be relaxed
VISITING restrictions for Northern Ireland’s hospitals and care homes are to be relaxed from this Friday, May 7.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:44:08 +0100
Impartial Reporter archives: Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:39:07 +0100
Explore a lost world of vintage work vehicles
CURIOSITY got the better of Gerry Ledwith at an auction more than 20 years ago, with the result that he became the owner of a collection of photographs of old-time lorries, some of which would have been a familiar sight on the roads of Fermanagh in t...

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:24:06 +0100
McKinney trial: One of first police officers on scene gives evidence
The trial of 44-year-old father of two, Stephen McKinney, accused of murdering his wife during an Easter family boating holiday on Lower Lough Erne, heard on Thursday her body was spotted close to their hire cruiser.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Arlene Foster calls for action over Enniskillen Southern By-Pass
FIRST Minister and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Arlene Foster has said she will be raising the concerns of local people about the lack of action from the Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, in relation to the Southern Bypass.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:26:31 +0100
Covid-19 in Fermanagh and Omagh: Latest data shows falling seven day case rate
The May Day Bank Holiday weekend saw 24 positive cases of Covid-19 recorded in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) area by the Department of Health.

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:34:00 +0100
New Covid-19 symptom could show you have have had the virus before
The professor explained that people with a “clear line” growing out of their nail may have had the virus before.

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Una McHugh on Mrs. Hinch and the joys of cleaning your home
NOWADAYS, there are social media influencers dedicated to just about every topic you could imagine, such as make-up, sport, video games – and even cleaning.

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:57:00 +0100
Enniskillen Integrated Primary School team up with NI Water
NI Water have donated a waterbutt to Integrated Primary School, Enniskillen for use in their school garden.

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:52:57 +0100
Fermanagh driver detected driving wrong way on major road
A COUNTY Fermanagh woman detected driving the wrong way on a major road with almost triple the legal alcohol limit in her system was aggressive when spoken to by police, replying “blah, blah blah” after caution.

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:40:02 +0100
You could be permitted to go on holiday this month - what you need to know
Boris Johnson has said some foreign travel from the UK will be able to go ahead from mid-May.

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:33:42 +0100
Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio responds to fan criticism of finale
WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD During Sunday night’s finale of the BBC One series, DSU Ian Buckells, played by Nigel Boyle, was unmasked as the mysterious "H".

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:05:05 +0100
New industry linked welding programmes announced at South West College
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched the first two, of up to seven, new Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academies at South West College, with 24 training places.

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh school part of museum test pilot
National Museums NI’s ‘Museum on the Move’ remote learning programme is bringing a virtual museum experience to children and young people in schools in Co. Fermanagh.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
David Baxter: So the kids are back – but lots of challenges remain
WITH all children back now behind their desks, the final hurdles in the school calendar in this difficult year are the formal assessments, especially for those who are leaving school and hoping to go to university, training or employment.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Tyrone showjumper raising awareness of mental health in equine community
AN equestrian expert is working to raise awareness of mental health issues in the community.

Mon, 03 May 2021 08:46:31 +0100
More criminal damage to Ballinamallard walkway
ERNE North Neighbourhood policing team discovered new damage to the Mill Race walk in Ballinamallard on Sunday (May 2).

Mon, 03 May 2021 08:35:25 +0100
Police assault in Fintona: Teenager charged
A 17-year-old male has been charged in connection to an incident in Fintona on Friday night (April 30) when two police officers were assaulted.

Mon, 03 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Island of Ireland’s first ‘kestral cam’ goes live at Mannok quarries
THE island of Ireland's very first 'Kestrel Cam' has been installed in one of Mannok’s Quarries, and will be live-streamed online in coming months.

Sun, 02 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Church to receive £25,000 funding for repair work
A much-loved Fermanagh church is to share in a £611,000 funding payout from the National Churches Trust.

Sun, 02 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Model donates £850 to South West Acute Hospital
The successful Rainbow fun day organised by the Enniskillen Model Primary School resulted in £850 being raised for the South West Acute Hospital.

Sun, 02 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh bank closure and 'attack' on rural community
FOLLOWING their meeting with Bank of Ireland (BoI) management over the upcoming closures of some branches, Fermanagh and Omagh District councillors have described the decision to close the Lisnaskea BoI branch as “yet another attack on rural Fer...

Sun, 02 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Waiting lists: Western Trust patients waiting up to six years for surgery
WAITING lists in the Western Trust show that some patients are waiting more than six years for their assessments and surgeries.

Sun, 02 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh native hoping his New York film will lead to feature work
NEWTOWNBUTLER native Kevin Connolly is hoping that his first time directing a film will lead to more opportunities to showcase his talent.

Sun, 02 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh South Tyrone: Alliance Party already eyeing up 2022 election battle plans
DESPITE the next scheduled election in Northern Ireland (NI) being more than a year away, the Alliance Party are putting plans in place in every constituency.

Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Bishop of Clogher ordinated in moving service in Fermanagh
THE Church of Ireland Diocese of Clogher now has a new bishop in place.

Sun, 02 May 2021 06:30:00 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Confirmations take place in Lisnaskea as restrictions ease
THERE was a great feeling of hope as young people in the Lisnaskea area received their Sacrament of Confirmation at Aghalurcher Parish last Saturday, April 24, marking the first Confirmation ceremony to take place in the district as coronavirus re...

Sun, 02 May 2021 06:30:00 +0100
Poll reveals who Line Of Duty viewers think H is
Line Of Duty fans think Chief Constable Philip Osborne is the most likely character to be the corrupt police officer dubbed H, a new poll suggests.

Sun, 02 May 2021 06:30:00 +0100
St. Michael's Church: A community hub of prayer set in the heart of Enniskillen
ST. MICHAEL’S Church is a very prominent building in Enniskillen for many reasons. Architecturally speaking, its spire is a stunning sight as it stands tall in the townscape.

Sun, 02 May 2021 06:30:00 +0100
Bugs, Bees and Native Trees gifts and plants 10 trees at new Fermanagh college campus
AN ALL-ISLAND biodiversity coalition – Bugs, Bees and Native Trees – recently gifted and planted 10 native trees at South West College’s (SWC) brand-new Erne Campus as part of an all-Ireland initiative to help fight climate change.

Sat, 01 May 2021 19:54:17 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in May - the full list
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in May.

Sat, 01 May 2021 19:52:43 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal their biggest Bank Holiday bargains
You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 01 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
All-island rail review launched by ROI and NI Governments
NORTHERN Ireland Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, and the Republic of Ireland's Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, announced the launch of an all-island Strategic Rail Review that could potentially lead to rail services being reintroduced...



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