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Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:25:00 +0100
Vigil to be held in Enniskillen for National Moment of Reflection
A vigil will be held in Enniskillen on Sunday evening as part of The National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:30:00 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Aldi. Lidl 'do not eat' warnings amid product recalls
UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Aldi have issued 'do not eat' warnings

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:50:00 +0100
The Queen’s compassion and sparkle have left a lasting impact on Susan
When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited the then-newly opened South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in 2012, Susan Doyle was not expecting to rub shoulders with royalty.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:39:00 +0100
Tributes pour in for Fermanagh man who died in an industrial accident
A man who died in a tragic industrial accident on Monday has been described as a “kind-hearted” and “hardworking man”.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:27:00 +0100
Hallowe’en fireworks display set to finally return to Enniskillen
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has confirmed the return of fireworks display for Hallowe’en.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:18:00 +0100
Fermanagh Loyal Orders lay floral tributes to Elizabeth II
Loyal Orders in Fermanagh paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II by laying flowers and wreaths at Enniskillen Castle.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:20:00 +0100
Dame Arlene Foster in Accession Council that formally proclaimed new King
Dame Arlene Foster, former DUP leader and Northern Ireland First Minister, has spoken of the “privilege and honour” to be one of five Northern Ireland members of the Accession Council that formally proclaimed the new king.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:01:00 +0100
Queen's 'walk of hope' to be renewed at Fermanagh joint religious service
"We have to keep doing the work" that the late Queen started is how Monsignor Peter O'Reilly sees the cross community Service of Prayer and Reflection that will take place in Enniskillen on Sunday evening.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:44:00 +0100
Colin McKenzie: Devoted dad and loving husband remembered
A devoted dad and a loving husband was remembered this week following his sudden passing on Sunday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:37:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: After centuries of enmity, how the Queen took risks in becoming a friend to Ireland
In his report from Northern Ireland following the death of the Queen, Sky News journalist David Blevins made an astute observation: There are people in this place who are among the most loyal to the Queen in her kingdom. And people who are among the ...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:50:00 +0100
Fermanagh events postponed following death of Her Majesty, The Queen
A number of events have been postponed as a result of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:12:00 +0100
Noah Donohoe: Fermanagh asked to support rally in Enniskillen
Concerned citizens will gather on Saturday afternoon in Enniskillen to call for justice for Noah Donohoe, but organisers have expressed disappointment that only five councillors from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have indicated they will atten...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:30:00 +0100
Protest as sentencing date is set for murder of teenager
TV personality Paddy Doherty attended a show of support outside Laganside Courts on Friday for fellow Traveller Joe Joyce.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:31:16 +0100
Air Ambulance tasked to 'boating incident' in Fermanagh
The Air Ambulance has been tasked to a "boating incident" in County Fermanagh this afternoon.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:15:00 +0100
Stephanie going the extra mile to help fight against Alzheimer's
On Sunday, Stephanie Maginnes will take on a challenge of walking around the lake edge of Enniskillen to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:10:00 +0100
Prince Harry's military uniform 'ban' lifted for special occasion ahead of Queen's funeral
Palace officials have reportedly intervened after Prince Andrew was allowed to wear uniform as a “special mark of respect”.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:23:00 +0100
UUP stays silent as Crawford tipped to succeed Councillor Thornton as he steps down
The Impartial Reporter understands the person set to replace UUP Councillor Howard Thornton on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is well-known Enniskillen man, Roy Crawford (pictured right).

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:41:00 +0100
Late Queen hailed as a ‘remarkable person’ by Viscount Brookeborough
Alan Brooke, Lord and 3rd Viscount Brookeborough, has paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, describing her as "a remarkable person" who was fantastic at communicating with people.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:50:00 +0100
Councillors to push for answers on Roslea practice support that closed in 2016
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to write back to the Department of Health following the receipt of a response sent after the Western Health and Social Care Trust took on the Dromore and Trillick GP Contract, enquiring why the same...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:42:00 +0100
Accession Proclamation of King Charles III in Enniskillen
There was a distinct air of mixed emotions, a bittersweet amalgamation of sadness and hope, as crowds gathered in Enniskillen town centre last Sunday afternoon, September 11, to witness the Accession Proclamation of King Charles III following the pas...

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Civic buildings to be illuminated
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are to illuminate their two civic buildings in purple to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:34:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Council: Moving tributes to Queen from across the political spectrum
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have paid moving tributes to Queen Elizabeth II and with the ending of one era, hailed King Charles III as his reign and a new era begins.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:25:34 +0100
UK Meteor Network receives 200 reports of mysterious fireball
The UK Meteor Network said it was “investigating to ascertain what the object was"

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:46:38 +0100
Tributes paid to Queen Elizabeth II from across Fermanagh
Following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen tributes were paid from various members of society including across the political spectrum.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:43:36 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II to be reunited with Prince Philip as further funeral plans released
Further details of the Queen's funeral have been released, including a private burial service.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:56:28 +0100
Halifax app not working: Issues affecting Lloyds, TSB and Mastercard - what we know so far
Customers of the high street bank are reporting outages with services for mobile and online banking.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:20:00 +0100
Pat honoured to read out the Accession Proclamation to the crowd in Enniskillen
The High Sheriff of County Fermanagh, Pat O’Doherty, said it was an honour to read out the Accession Proclamation of King Charles III in Enniskillen last Sunday, but admitted it was a solemn duty as well and one that “came out of the blue”.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:50:00 +0100
Death of Vice-Chair's grandson in collision shocks councillors
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council were left shocked last week on being made aware the grandson of  vice-Chair, Councillor Allan Rainey, had been killed in a car crash.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:16:00 +0100
DUP MLA honoured to represent Fermanagh and South Tyrone at service for The Queen in Westminster
DUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Deborah Erskine called it a “huge honour” to be part of a delegation of Northern Ireland MLAs who were selected to attend the service at Westminster Hall, London on Wednesday (September 14) which received th...

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:13:05 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh: Details for bin collections affected by Queen's Funeral
Following the announcement of Her Majesty's The Queen's State Funeral on Monday, September 19 as a Bank Holiday. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have confirmed arrangements for the provisions of services in the district.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:25:25 +0100
Possession of cannabis leads to suspended sentence
Police on foot patrol in Enniskillen who stopped a male who appeared to be under the influence of drugs were handed a bag of cannabis, a court has heard.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:10:32 +0100
‘Keep school uniforms – but ditch the blazers,’ say Fermanagh folk
With the ongoing cost of living crisis, and the high price of school uniforms, there have been calls in some quarters to introduce a price cap and to increase uniform grant aid.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:28:53 +0100
Tempo farm shows faster turnaround for new reseeds with 'stitch-in' machine
When the weather conditions are changeable and the short window for conventional plough and cultivation reseeding makes it difficult, then an alternative is stitching in the grass and clover seed mixtures into the existing sward.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:55:31 +0100
The Queen's funeral: Trust outlines health and social care arrangements for bank holiday
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has outlined the health and social care services arrangements for the day of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Monday, September 19), which has been declared a bank holiday.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Video: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:00:04 +0100
McDonald's shares it will be shutting all venues until 5pm on day of Queen's funeral
The fast food restaurant chain has announced its opening hours on the day of the Queen's funeral

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:30:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: Questions raised over local motor owners and transporting patients
AT Enniskillen Guardians on Tuesday, when the minutes had been read, Mr. W. J. Brown, J.P., who presided, said he was not going to raise any objection to the signing of them, but a great deal of them were incorrect.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:20:00 +0100
Suspended sentence for Fermanagh man found with 10g of cannabis
A man who had 10g of cannabis in his possession has been given a suspended sentence.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:02:57 +0100
A look back at Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:56:00 +0100
Enniskillen man spat and kicked at police officers after taking a ‘terrible concoction’ of alcohol and drugs
A man who spat and kicked at officers has been told the only reason he is not going to jail is because of his clear record and early guilty plea.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:50:00 +0100
Fivemiletown farmer busy harvesting wheat crop
Farmers throughout the country have been looking at ways of reducing their livestock feeding bills this winter.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:07:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 2002: Drumcoo continues to develop
THE 25th anniversary of the opening of Drumcoo Centre has been celebrated at a garden party at the Enniskillen centre. The official opening of Phase One of the garden development was also marked during the well-attended event.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:06:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1992: President opens pioneering Belcoo Border centre
BELCOO Enterprise Centre was officially opened by the President of Ireland, Mrs. Mary Robinson.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:40:49 +0100
BBC to livestream Queen lying in state ahead of state funeral - how to watch
It will means those unable to travel to London will be able to see have quiet moments of reflection from their homes.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:59 +0100
Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:04:00 +0100
Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more: See the supermarkets and shops closed for the Queen’s funeral
Tesco, Aldi and other supermarkets are choosing to close their doors to honour Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:31:00 +0100
Heinz, Cadbury and Coca-Cola among brands to see Royal Warrant expire after Queen's death
The Queen “passed away peacefully” at Balmoral last week at the age of 96.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:02:00 +0100
Artificial sweeteners found in diet drinks could increase risk of heart attack - research
Research from scientists suggests artificial sweeteners found in the diet drinks could be bad for your health.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh man who died in industrial accident named
The man who died in an industrial accident on Monday has been named locally as Mickey Doonan.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:04:37 +0100
Man dies following incident on Doon Mountain, Fermanagh
A man in his 60s has died following an incident in the Doon Road area of Derrylin yesterday evening (September 12).



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