Laws are changing for drivers as from today (Februrary 1) a new law will come into effect banning smoking in cars where children are present. A second law will also be enforced from today banning the sale of e-cigarettes  to under 18's.

Police investigations are ongoing after several arrests were made in Enniskillen last week after a quantity of drugs were located and thousands of pounds worth of criminal assets were recovered.

A child was airlifted from the scene of a road traffic collision on Friday, January 28, and taken to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

A man has been convicted of harassing Mannok Director Kevin Lunney, following a contested hearing at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

There is fantastic news for Fermanagh once again with the county town of Enniskillen named one of the most welcoming places in the UK, courtesy of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards 2022.

A local Men’s Shed group is playing its part in the history of Lough Erne Cots as it constructs two cots in the anticipation of racing them in the Lough Erne Regatta later on this year.

The Prime Minister insisted “I stick absolutely to what I’ve said in the past” when questioned about his reported denials of any wrongdoing.

Award-winning Newry-born Director Cathy Brady’s debut film, ‘Wildfire’, is touring Northern Ireland as part of a special Film Hub NI’s Collective programme which brings local films to local places.

An Enniskillen man has been remanded in custody after a drug-fuelled episode in which he threatened police and caused disruption in a hospital waiting area while waiting to be assessed.

AFTER many years of campaigning, it looks like flexible school starting age is a stage closer.

Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine has called for an update on an online safety bill in Northern Ireland.

The report on the alleged lockdown parties in Dowing Street is expected soon from the Senior Whitehall official.

Ulster Unionist MLA Rosemary Barton has said that the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) should inject urgency into resolving the underpayment to pensioners that had gone on for years.

What a game, what a win and what an occasion.

A teenager has appeared in court sitting after police attended the scene of an alleged domestic-related incident last week.

Two Independent members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have described a response from senior police around the ROXANNE project as “disappointing and dismissive”.

Members of an Enniskillen golf club have been "putting" their support behind a local charity transport initiative by recently donating over £200.

In celebration of 25 years since its formation, Lisnaskea Women’s Group has recently launched a book documenting the memories of the group over the years and highlighting its contribution to the local community, providing support, social opportunit...

A letter from the Department for the Economy in response to concerns raised during a meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has confirmed that mineral prospecting licences previously granted to Dalradian Gold Limited expired two years ago la...

The Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Regeneration and Community Committee, Councillor Victor Warrington, has been criticised for refusing to allow discussion on matters which were noted on the agenda as “for information”.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to explore if existing disability inclusivity can be improved in sports facilities.

A former Ederney man and respected local journalist has reflected on his career and his links to Fermanagh.

Clogher Valley 13 Ballyclare 11 Clogher Valley made history at Ravenhill with a stirring late comeback to win the All-Ireland Junior Cup for the first time in their history.

A “major disparity” has been identified in current estimated figures provided by the PSNI on costs to provide explosives escorts for the mining industry.

Young people from the Devenish Partnership Forum's Heroes Project recently donated funds raised from their successful colour run to two local charities.

“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...

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...

A road in Fermanagh has been closed following a one vehicle road accident ths afternoon (Friday).

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.

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.

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.

Police in Fermanagh have arrested one male this afternoon following an incident.

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...

This winter, police are asking motorists to make sure they are road-ready and prepared to react to changing weather conditions.

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.

Advanced site works have started on the proposed Enniskillen Southern Bypass – news that has been welcomed across Fermanagh.

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.

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.

Charity Cycling UK said that a “long-term and well-funded communications campaign” is needed to make people aware of the update.

Ministers want 500,000 jobseekers in work by the end of June, with a campaign targeted at those on Universal Credit.

January 28 is International LEGO day and we know only one way to celebrate - stocking up on LEGO Minecraft, City, Friends sets and more.

The Highway Code, which contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads, is being amended this weekend.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

The PSNI have issued an update into the long-running historical sex abuse investigation in Fermanagh.

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.

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.