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Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Erskine marks DUP’s support for all-party group focus on animal welfare
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has marked her party's support for the recently reconstituted All Party Group (APG) on animal welfare.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Twelfth of July: Delight as full-scale celebrations return
The County Fermanagh Grand Orange Lodge are busy preparing for the return of large-scale Twelfth of July demonstrations as The Twelfth returns to Enniskillen, and members and supporters are able to gather together again.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Western Trust step in to take on Tyrone GP practices
For only the second time in Northern Ireland, an Alternate Provider of Medical Services (APMS) contract has been put in place to ensure the survival of the Dromore and Trillick GP Practice.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
New to Fermanagh: Waterstones preparing to open its first ever store in county
Work is expected to begin in the coming weeks for the latest shop in Enniskillen.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Missing Fermanagh man found in Lough Erne drowned in his car, inquest finds
A coroner has found that a man who had been missing for 18 years and was found in a car in Lough Erne had driven into the water at speed and drowned.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Grieving family pays tribute to late David, 70, a remarkable man
The highly-respected and well-known David Corscadden from Blacklion has passed away at the age of 70.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Celine McCartan named as new head of SWC
A director of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will leave her post later this year to take on the role of principal and chief executive of South West College, it has been announced.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:28:32 +0100
Fermanagh boy donating his hair to help other kids
For his 10th birthday on July 20, Jake Kennedy is getting his hair cut – however, this is no ordinary hair cut, for Jake has been growing his hair for the past four years in anticipation of donating it to the Little Princess Trust.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:30:00 +0100
65p house plants found in Aldi and Asda will stop flies entering your home this summer
If you have grown sick of chasing flies out of your house during the summer months, a little-known tip could help to solve the problem.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:16:28 +0100
The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - see how much they are worth
Here, we look at the rarest 50p coins and how many of each have been made - and how much they could be worth.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:12:31 +0100
Fermanagh burglary: Police appealing for information
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary that occurred on the Swanlinbar Road yesterday, Thursday June 30.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Dr. Dennis Parsons Burkitt: Enniskillen was always home
The daughter of the late Dr. Denis Parsons Burkitt has spoken of the “extraordinary privilege” of having her father remembered in Fermanagh.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:50:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee Fermanagh: Tempo PS pupils celebrate
AS PART of a last look back at how the community celebrated The Queen's Platinum Jubilee recently, pupils of Tempo Primary School were delighted to share how they enjoyed Her Majesty's remarkable milestone, as they took part in various Jubilee-relate...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Green Space Dark Skies: Shedding light on nature and the countryside’s beauty
Gathering at dusk last Saturday, June 25, hundreds of participants from all walks of life came together at Gortin Glen Lakes, Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(AONB), for the second Northern Ireland event for Green Space Dark Skies.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh students could benefit from Department's plans for qualifications
And so the Education Minister – who isn’t technically in office, as we have no Northern Ireland Assembly – has announced a “clear plan for qualifications in 2023”.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Thompson ends his Chair role ‘with deep sense of satisfaction’
The then outgoing Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council reflected on his term in office, telling members he was leaving the role with “a deep sense of satisfaction”.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:13:54 +0100
Lewis Keogh Memorial match: Fermanagh football teams come together
Footballing friends will come together on Saturday at Byrne Park, Lisnarick to play in the Lewis Keogh Memorial Match.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:58:32 +0100
Coronavirus: PHA encouraging boosters for those with weakened immune systems
THE Public Health Agency (PHA) are encouraging immunosuppressed individuals to come forward for their Covid-19 vaccination spring booster dose.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:17:08 +0100
Fermanagh resident at centre of suspected modern slavery arrest
A man arrested in Enniskillen on suspicion of a number of offences relating to an investigation into alleged modern slavery is understood to be a doctor, it has emerged.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:48:12 +0100
Willowbridge School's delight as the children celebrate in style
Enniskillen-based Willowbridge School joined in with the UK-wide celebrations of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee recently.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:26:48 +0100
Fermanagh councillor calls on Boris Johnson to return G8 table
A Sinn Fein councillor is continuing his quest to have a table specially commissioned by former Prime Minister David Cameron for the 2013 G8 Summit “repatriated” to Fermanagh.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Community heroes celebrated at South West College event
South West College (SWC) recently hosted a special gourmet dining event to celebrate the contributions of 16 community heroes at its Erne Campus in Enniskillen.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:56:45 +0100
Popular Heinz products from Baked Beans to Ketchup missing from Tesco shelves
Here's why you won't find some popular Heinz products on Tesco's shelves right now.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:14:09 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 30
Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, June 30.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:13:28 +0100
Love Island inspired beauty tips to sweat proof your make up from The Organic Pharmacy
Couple up with flawless skin with this summer with these expert tips for your holiday make up.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:41:47 +0100
Fermanagh man accused of fraud charges over dozens of alleged victims
A hearing took place at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday for a Rosslea man who has been charged with 25 counts of fraud by false representations and two counts of theft.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:34:00 +0100
Western Trust Human Milk Bank Service is appealing for more donor mums
The Western Trust’s Human Milk Bank service based at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen is appealing for more donor mums to come forward and help to provide essential donor breast milk for babies in neonatal units in hospitals throughout Ir...

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:57:54 +0100
Driver involved in Fermanagh crash had no insurance
Police who responded to a road traffic collision discovered the driver of one of the cars had no insurance, a court has heard.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:12:29 +0100
SWC to host information day on creative industries scheme
An information day will be held in Enniskillen this week for a scheme which aims to broaden access to the creative industries in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:14:27 +0100
Memories: Fermanagh in Days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:17:36 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: Specials accused of assaulting Catholics
The following account of incidents in the Trillick district is taken from the Dublin Herald, a Sinn Féin newspaper, will some one let us know the why and wherefore of these outrages.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:21:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1992: Impressive parade marks opening of new Legion hall
A major event in the history of the Royal British Legion in Enniskillen took place on Saturday afternoon when the Legion hall, reconstructed at a cost of around £140,000 was re-opened by the Earl of Erne (pictured right), the Lord Lieutenant of Co. ...

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:24:30 +0100
Fermanagh in 2002: Brazil fans dance the samba
While most Fermanagh football fans are ruing the premature departure of the Republic of Ireland and England from the World Cup, one Carrybridge family are dancing the Samba after Brazil's victory over Turkey in the semi-final.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:18:06 +0100
Western Trust steps in to take on Tyrone GP practices
The Department of Health has confirmed that the Western Health and Social Care Trust has agreed to take on the contract for the Dromore and Trillick GP Practice in Co. Tyrone.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:38:50 +0100
Driving ban and fine for Fermanagh learner driver
A driver of a BMW stopped by police in Bellanaleck was an unaccompanied L driver and had no L plates displayed.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:09 +0100
Man threatened ex-girlfriend she would go to jail if she did not resume relationship
A man who harassed his ex-girlfriend has been handed a prison sentence and a restraining order.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:47:36 +0100
Johnson’s plan to rip up NI Brexit deal clears first Commons test
Boris Johnson’s bid to effectively tear up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol has cleared its first Commons hurdle, amid Tory warnings the plans are illegal.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Irvinestown PS: Blooming great show by young pupil gardeners
Irvinestown Primary School is delighted to have won the competition for the ‘Best School Garden Award’, awarded at the Fermanagh Gardening Society and Daffodil Show.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:12:08 +0100
Marks and Spencer releases 2022 summer women and men's occasionwear - Shop the range
Take on summer in style in Marks and Spencer's men's and women's collections perfect for any occasion.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:11:30 +0100
Universal Credit claimants face major '12 hour' rule change to keep receiving payments
The move comes as the UK reports high levels of job vacancies, which rose to a record 1.3 million unfilled roles in May.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:09:41 +0100
Cost of living: RAC accuses retailers of ignoring chance to lower petrol prices
The RAC claimed significant reductions in wholesale costs for petrol mean companies have a “clear opportunity” to stop raising pump prices

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:27:28 +0100
Fermanagh man kicked officer in the leg following arrest
A man has been convicted of disorderly behaviour following an incident with police in Enniskillen.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:43:47 +0100
Prison sentence for Fermanagh man who breached restraining order of ex-partner
A man who had a restraining order preventing him from contacting his former partner has been given a prison sentence for breaching the order.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:34:13 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Council increasing patrols to tackle littering and dog fouling
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have stepped up resources to tackle littering and dog fouling in the district with an increase in the number of enforcement officers patrolling towns and villages.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
SWC Erne Campus Clerk of Works wins prestigious award
Declan Canning has been announced as the recipient of the Rex S. Reynolds Memorial Award for his work on South West College’s (SWC) Erne Campus development.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Gardening Society recognises young gardeners
Members of Fermanagh Gardening Society recently visited local schools to present new awards to young gardening enthusiasts.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council: Councillors take dim view of strategy not to give site lights
Campaigners in Belcoo who have been lobbying Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to have lighting installed in the Cottage Meadow have been handed a boost in their fight.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 08:21:00 +0100
Tributes following death of former Impartial Reporter director
Tributes have been paid to the late Caroline Gant, the former chairperson of the Joan Trimble Bursary Awards and a former director of The Impartial Reporter, who “believed intensely in supporting people”.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Healthcare in Fermanagh: Decision on Stroke Unit pushed back until 2023
THE decision on whether or not the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) would retain its Stroke Unit has been pushed back until 2023.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Cost of living crisis:‘Enough is enough’ cry cost of living protestors
As the cost of living crisis continues, a protest was held in Enniskillen organised by the North West Anti-Poverty Action Group last Saturday.



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