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Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Charities benefit from Devenish Partnership Forum colour run in Enniskillen
Young people from the Devenish Partnership Forum's Heroes Project recently donated funds raised from their successful colour run to two local charities.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Methodist President's visit to Joan Wilson in Enniskillen
“Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful” is how the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland described his visit with Joan Wilson last Friday – a meeting he had hoped for, for many years, due to how inspired he has been throughout his life and min...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh Women's Aid reveal how many they supported last year
SOME 300 women were supported last year by Fermanagh Women’s Aid, the charity has revealed, with the shocking figure highlighting the scale of cases of domestic abuse in County Fermanagh, even as it does not account for all those who suffer in sile...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:27:15 +0000
Fermanagh road closed both ways after accident
A road in Fermanagh has been closed following a one vehicle road accident ths afternoon (Friday).

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:05:00 +0000
Fermanagh people invited to learn all about St. Brigid
With Brigid’s Day fast approaching there is an added reason to mark the saint’s birthday on the first of February – from 2022, the date will be a designated national public holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:45:18 +0000
Enniskillen town centre to reopen ahead of schedule
Welcome news for many has been annouced today (Friday) as it has been revealed that Enniskillen town centre will reopen to traffic ahead of scheduele.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: There’s a long way to go, but we must make sure we’re on a journey to a better place
If the optimists among us think that “the Protestant-Catholic thing” in Ireland has gone away, we got a couple of sharp reminders last week that there are still elements who define some in the “other side” as unworthy of their respect.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Police make arrest in Enniskillen following incident
Police in Fermanagh have arrested one male this afternoon following an incident.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Should there be a rail service in Fermanagh? Locals have their say
Hundreds of readers have shared their views with this newspaper about the just concluded All-Island Strategic Rail Review public consultation, with people across Fermanagh and beyond enthusiastically expressing their thoughts about possible rail serv...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Police remind Fermanagh drivers to be winter road-ready
This winter, police are asking motorists to make sure they are road-ready and prepared to react to changing weather conditions.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:05:43 +0000
NISRA's Covid-19 data reveals further increase in deaths related to virus
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 36 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in Week Three ending January 21, 2022. The total number of Covid-19 related deaths that occurred up to January 21, 2022 has now reached 4,142.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh mass vaccination hub closed
The Fermanagh Lakeland Forum has been stood down as a Coronavirus mass vaccination centre, with the centre closing for appointments on Saturday. All other mass vaccination centres in the Western Trust will close this week.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen Southern Bypass: Progress welcomed across Fermanagh
Advanced site works have started on the proposed Enniskillen Southern Bypass – news that has been welcomed across Fermanagh.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:09:29 +0000
Martin Lewis clears confusion over National Insurance tax hike in the UK
The Prime Minister announced a 1.25 per cent rise in National Insurance last year to address the funding crisis in the health and social care system.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:22 +0000
New Highway code 2022: Test yourself on new rules starting today
Charity Cycling UK said that a “long-term and well-funded communications campaign” is needed to make people aware of the update.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:56:53 +0000
Universal Credit: DWP tell jobseekers to widen job search or face financial cuts
Ministers want 500,000 jobseekers in work by the end of June, with a campaign targeted at those on Universal Credit.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:42:23 +0000
International LEGO day: Shop the best LEGO sets at BargainMax to celebrate
January 28 is International LEGO day and we know only one way to celebrate - stocking up on LEGO Minecraft, City, Friends sets and more.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:22:49 +0000
New Highway Code rules: Full list of changes affecting UK roads from tomorrow
The Highway Code, which contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads, is being amended this weekend.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:40:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council: Broadmeadow lighting failure
Public safety concerns have been raised at a meeting of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Environmental Committee, around the lack of lighting along the lakeside Broadmeadow pathway, after it emerged the previously installed system was not wat...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Abortion: Western Trust working to restore abortion service
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) are progressing plans to restore Early Medical Abortions (EMAs) in the Trust area by the end of March, a Western Trust spokesperson confirmed to The Impartial Reporter on Tuesday.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:06:43 +0000
First acts for Enniskillen Castle events announced
The first acts for 'Live at the Castle', a 10 day "extravaganza" of live music and comedy at Enniskillen Castle in March, have now been announced.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen shoppers donate enough food to make 1.5 million meals
Generous Tesco shoppers in Fermanagh and South Tyrone have been thanked after helping to donate more than 1.5 million meals-worth of food to help charities feed people during Christmas and the winter months.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000
The land, sea, people all inspire Donegal artist to create
Artist Sinead Smyth specialises in painting, predominantly working in oils but occasionally adding other media. In her work, she likes to create the illusion of detail through energetic mark-making, focusing on abstract Impressionism.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh historic sex abuse: PSNI issue update
The PSNI have issued an update into the long-running historical sex abuse investigation in Fermanagh.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:30:00 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council leads the way in valuing all citizens
The Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Errol Thompson, took the lead in being the very first signatory of the pledge of the Council’s new ‘Everybody Belongs’ pledge.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:30:00 +0000
Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA presents petition calling for action on Boho flooding
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has presented a petition to the Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon calling on her to take action to address Boho flooding.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:15:00 +0000
Why you should subscribe to the Impartial Reporter
The Impartial Reporter has a long history of bringing Fermanagh and South Tyrone news to our local residents.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:19:44 +0000
What can you find in the middle of Lidl and Aldi this week?
See what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Thursday.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:18:19 +0000
When is Chinese New Year 2022 and what is the Lunar New Year animal?
Chinese New Year is celebrated in February this year, here's everything you need to know about the Year of the Tiger.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
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Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:04:11 +0000
Fermanagh in 2002: Calendar girl’s art impresses
THANKS to a skillful piece of penmanship, Marie Louise Bate has become Enniskillen’s top calendar pin-up.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:02:01 +0000
Fermanagh in 1992: First round to Erne in battle to keep maternity unit
THE Erne hospital has won the vital first round in the battle to keep its maternity unit. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Health Board’s management unit decided that Omagh and Fermanagh should have just one maternity unit – improved to give a better...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:58:12 +0000
Fermanagh in 1922: Protest made over dissolved county council
THE Sinn Féin members of the dissolved County Council of Fermanagh were determined not to allow Thursday’s holding by the Commissioner to pass off without some show of opposition.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:56:15 +0000
Fermanagh in days gone by in The Impartial Reporter
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:52:50 +0000
Fermanagh patients to gain from health centre’s new booking system
A Fermanagh Health Centre is introducing a new booking mechanism for patients in order to increase the number of calls answered on a daily basis.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:09:45 +0000
Fermanagh politician apologises for historic tweets
Three Sinn Fein Stormont Assembly members have apologised for historical tweets containing offensive language.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:51:14 +0000
Enniskillen St. Patrick's Day parade: Call for community involvement
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, plans are under way for a “scaled-back” St. Patrick’s Day parade in Enniskillen – but only if there is enough interest, say organisers.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:43:00 +0000
Obituary: Mrs. Florence Ena Elizabeth Moore
There has been widespread sadness following the death of Mrs. Florence Ena Elizabeth Moore whose life came to a peaceful conclusion on Friday, October 22, 2021 at South West Acute Hospital after a brief illness.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:34:18 +0000
Stafford returns to Ballinamallard
Ballinamallard have announced the return of former captain Mark Stafford to the club.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:37:14 +0000
Fermanagh-based company RE-KKUR targeting growth in new markets following investment
After investing significantly in expanding its product range and upgrading its facilities to enable the recycling of raw polymer materials on site, Fermanagh-based manufacturer RE-KKUR is targeting growth in new markets in 2022.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:56:41 +0000
Fermanagh MLA slams due changes over red diesel
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy has said the changes to the entitlement to use red diesel coming into effect in April will hit businesses already struggling with increased costs, and could put jobs at risk.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:05:43 +0000
Omicron symptoms: Common Covid symptom affecting men and women differently
Generally, people are reporting milder reactions to the virus however many patients have noticed they are different to Alpha, Beta and Delta.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:06:32 +0000
Covid UK: Four Omicron strains now circulating, World Health Organisation warns
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 sparked a return of stricter regulations across the UK after it was discovered late last year.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:07:04 +0000
Warning driving with a dog in your car could land you £5,000 fine
Driving with a dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine or lose your drivers licence

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:31:01 +0000
Fermanagh man avoids jail following ‘outrageous’ behaviour
A MAN who was convicted after contest of public order offences and possession of cannabis has avoided a jail sentence, and has been ordered to complete 200 hours of community service.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:11:23 +0000
Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar beams with pride as he cradles baby granddaughter
Adrian Dunbar is beaming with pride in recent photographs with his baby granddaughter.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:04:14 +0000
Fine for Fermanagh man in possession of cannabis
A Newtownbutler man has been fined for possession of cannabis.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh SDLP councillor calls for more stable politics
SDLP Erne West Councillor Adam Gannon has said he is frustrated and angry at the continued threats to stability and delivery from the DUP and Sinn Fein.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:27:23 +0000
Order revoked for Fermanagh man who 'behaved outrageously' towards Probation
A man who breached his Probation order had the order revoked and has been resentenced to one month in prison.

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:18:50 +0000
Fire and Rescue Service: On-call firefighters wanted in Fermanagh
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) is recruiting for On-Call Firefighters in 15 Fire Stations across Northern Ireland, including Enniskillen.



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