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Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Junior WRC: Armstrong win puts him in strong position
Jon Armstrong was dominant on Ypres Rally Belgium as he took a one-minute victory in Junior WRC, his second win of the season so far.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh hikes/walks: Florence Court Forest Park - Blue Trail
THIS week’s walk of the week is the Florence Court Forest Park: Blue Trail, a National Trust walk in one of the most picturesque spots of County Fermanagh and Northern Ireland alike.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Court hears Enniskillen man, 27, allegedly ‘jumped’ on man’s head
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been remanded in custody following an alleged assault on a man in Castlederg in the early hours of Sunday night.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
5 Covid symptoms most common in the last 30 days - even if you are vaccinated
The expert has previously warned Brits that they need to be aware of additional symptoms not listed by the NHS.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Asda launch Missguided fashion clothing across 100 UK stores - the full list
The popular brand will be available to buy in more than 100 Asda stores across the UK

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tribunal suspends a SWAH doctor over his comments
A DOCTOR has been suspended for making homophobic and racist comments while working at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman walks to Knock to help ‘Mary’s Meals’
A FERMANAGH woman has just completed a 160km walk from Enniskillen to Knock, Co. Mayo, over nine days to raise funds for the Mary's Meals schools feeding programme.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Brave Tanya, 51, passes away peacefully at home
THE usually quiet rural roads of Clabby were lined with people on Sunday as friends of the much-loved Tanya Armstrong paid their final respects to the “bubbly and outgoing” 51-year-old as she was laid to rest.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
End of an era as Seamus retires from The Golden Arrow
MARKING the end of an era, Seamus Creighan has decided to hang up his apron and finally, fully enjoy his complete retirement, after working hard at popular Enniskillen chipper The Golden Arrow for more than 60 years.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 07:56:00 +0100
OnlyFans will ban 'sexually explicit' content from October
The ban on the site, which has become well-known for its adult content, will come into effect on October 1.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Met Office gives mixed weather forecast for August bank holiday
While the weather in July was well received by Brits when the heatwave hit, August might not live up to last month's standards.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:32:02 +0100
Search ongoing near Carrickreagh Jetty
 

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Festival Lough Erne back again this autumn in Fermanagh
FESTIVAL Lough Erne returns in September following last year’s hiatus as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Sailability returns to Lough Erne Yacht Club in Fermanagh
THE popular Sailability scheme has returned to the Lough Erne Yacht Club (LEYC).

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
As Ireland gets wetter and warmer because of climate change, we are heading for a very dangerous place
APART from beginning with the letter ‘G’, there would seem to be very little in common between Greece and Garrison; however, we’ve seen pictures of the problems caused by the weather in both places in recent weeks.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:56:53 +0100
Firefighters tackle tractor fire in Tyrone
Firefighters dealt with an incident where a tractor was on fire on the Omagh Road, Dromore yesterday afternoon.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh families have to weigh up the value of 'Uni'
When not flying high above the earth, Richard Branson often makes a big deal of never having gone to university, and he’s not alone – Simon Cowell, Oprah Winfrey and 99 per cent of premier league footballers have never set foot in such a place. E...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Fivemiletown Royal British Legion marks legion's 100 years
LAST Saturday, August 14, Fivemiletown Royal British Legion (RBL) dedicated a new commemorative chair to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal British Legion.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:51:35 +0100
Kieran’s sudden loss has ‘ripped through our parish’
THERE is a profound sense of shock and sadness around Boho following the death of Kieran Curley.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:11:16 +0100
Emergency services at Fermanagh jetty following reports that man had entered water
Emergency services are currently at the Lough Shore Road area of Enniskillen near Carrickreagh Jetty following a report of a man having entered the water.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:47:22 +0100
Police attend incident on Lough Shore Road, Enniskillen
Police are at the scene of an incident on the Lough Shore Road, Enniskillen.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Objector to controversial Fermanagh development revealed
THE Department for Infrastructure has provided further information around the decision to issue a ‘holding direction’ to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council after the Planning Committee approved development of Lakelands Retail Park in Enniskille...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:57:49 +0100
Jupiter will be in 'opposition' tonight - what that means and how you can see it
The mighty gas giant planet will appear to the naked eye as “a bright star, though it won’t twinkle like the stars”, because it will be at “opposition”.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:50:16 +0100
UK green list countries: See last-minute holiday travel deals
With new destinations being added to the UK’s green list every day, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you to soak up the last of the sun.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:25:13 +0100
LGBT+ allies protest in response to evangelical preachers in Enniskillen
A GROUP of people held a peaceful protest in response to what they considered hate speech by evangelical preachers who were preaching using a loudspeaker at the Diamond, Enniskillen, this afternoon.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:07:36 +0100
Fermanagh man, 62, to contest harassment charges
A MAN has pleaded not guilty at Enniskillen Magistrates Court to charges of harassment.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Council set to host stakeholder meeting over Brollagh school
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has voted unanimously to facilitate a meeting for all stakeholders in respect of the strenuously opposed closure of St. Mary’s High School in Brollagh, despite those at the top of the education chain dismissing ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:38:58 +0100
Pfizer vaccine Covid protection declines faster than AstraZeneca
Scientists have said the new research proves it is essential as many people as possible get vaccinated.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:53:38 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh house prices on the rise
House prices in Fermanagh and Omagh increased by almost nine per cent in the second quarter of 2021.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:13:26 +0100
Belleek man charged with driving offences
On Monday at Enniskillen Magistrates Court, a Belleek man was charged with several driving offences.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:54:26 +0100
Garry Jennings to cut hair for Down syndrome charities
Rally driver Garry Jennings is cutting off 10 inches of his famous long locks in a bid to raise £10,000 for Down syndrome charities in Fermanagh and Donegal.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:05:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:48:25 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Annoyance at the number of homeless
AT ENNISKILLEN Guardians on Tuesday, Mr. J. M. Geddes presiding, it appeared that 26 casuals – homeless persons of diminished means – had been admitted into formal care of the workhouse during the week, and Mr. C. Healy remarked that this week wa...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:37:58 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: New book explores ‘another world beneath our feet’
A NEW book detailing and explaining the formation of the caves and limestone scenery of Northern Ireland, written and illustrated by Fermanagh residents and featuring the county, extensively was launched in the Marble Arch Caves last week (pictured).

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:36:40 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Children enjoy many hours of fun
MORE than 1,000 people of all ages spent three hours enjoying fun and games at the Bawnacre Leisure in Irvinestown to end the summer play scheme.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:34:36 +0100
A look back at Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:56:43 +0100
Country music star Lisa McHugh announces she is pregnant
Country music star Lisa McHugh announced this week that she is expecting her first baby.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:03:59 +0100
Poundland launches school uniform outfit for just £5.50
Poundland said it hopes the new range can offer more value for money as families seek out back-to-school sales and deals.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:24:16 +0100
Facing into yet another school year with Covid-19
DESPITE the success of the vaccines’s roll-out, Covid-19 remains a burning issue, with Department of Health figures showing that the current rate of infection in Northern Ireland is significantly higher than in England, Scotland, Wales and the Repu...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:16:07 +0100
Police in Fermanagh investigating discovery of body in van
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in a van on the Samsonagh Road in Boho early this morning, Tuesday, August 17.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:31:50 +0100
Belleek man, 33, to face trial for firearm offences
A Belleek man has been returned for trial to face two firearms charges.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:57:56 +0100
'Big jab weekend’ announced to help boost vaccination drive
A ‘Big Jab Weekend’ has been announced for this Saturday and Sunday, to give people even more opportunities to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:27:35 +0100
Fermanagh's Adrian Dunbar nominated for NTAs
The National Television Awards will see all three stars of Line Of Duty vie for the drama performance prize.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:55:37 +0100
Police dealing with incident on Fermanagh road
Police in Enniskillen have advised the public of a road closure in Fermanagh this morning, Tuesday, August 17.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:39:38 +0100
Fermanagh hospital's Emergency Department 'extremely busy' with 15 people waiting for beds
The Western Health and Social Care Trust is advising people to only attend the Emergency Department (ED) at the South West Acute Hospital if they have a "medical or mental health emergency" as the ED has been extremely busy this afternoon (Monday, Au...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:28:33 +0100
Fermanagh man, 40, threatened to kill police officers 'stone dead'
A MAN who had fallen out with his brother before being arrested by police in Irvinestown has been convicted of several public order offences.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:27:35 +0100
Asda, lasminute.com and more offer incentives to get Covid vaccine
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:09:12 +0100
Lisnaskea man appears in court over historical child abuse charges
A LISNASKEA man has been returned to the Crown Court to face trial for a series of indecent assaults on women in the 1980s.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:41:10 +0100
Southern Trust declare Serious Adverse Incident over two-year-old's death
AFTER initial refusals to answer questions following the death of Ali-Jayden Doyle in Dungannon while on the Child Protection Register, it has been confirmed the Southern Health and Social Care Trust has declared a Serious Adverse Incident (SAI).

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:16:19 +0100
New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown despite vaccine rollout
Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.



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