Impartial Reporter

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:40:48 +0100
Enniskillen man caught with cocaine after car crash has jail sentence suspended
An Enniskillen man, who was caught with three bags of cocaine in the passenger seat of his car has been given four month jail sentence suspended for two years, at the Magistrates Court.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:51:34 +0100
Enniskillen drivers warned of delays as Cornagrade Road works resume
Drivers are being warned that delays should be expected in Enniskillen as NI Water return to continue works on the Cornagrade Road.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:31:06 +0100
A5 landowners left waiting for answers on compensation, says Erskine
Deborah Erskine has called for urgent clarity on A5 land re-vesting and compensation, raising concerns over valuations based on 2024 market prices.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:38:12 +0100
Man denied bail over alleged £500 blackmail and threats to ex-partner
A Dungannon man, who allegedly threatened to post a sexual image of his ex- partner on social media and demanded £500 not to share the image, has been refused bail at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:47:35 +0100
New sustainability fund offers opportunities for Fermanagh and Omagh businesses
Suggested meta description: A new €26m Shared Island sustainability fund could help eligible Fermanagh and Omagh manufacturers invest in innovative decarbonisation projects.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:33:29 +0100
Kinawley farmer wins big at the Enniskillen Mart
A full house gathered at Enniskillen Mart for the Suckler Calf Show and Sale, as farmers and breeders showcased quality stock and competed for the top prizes.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:04:27 +0100
PSNI launches new recruitment drive with £35,000 starting salary
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a new recruitment campaign for student officers, offering a starting salary of £35,000 and the opportunity to earn a degree while training.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:53:54 +0100
Armstrong challenges Agriculture Minister over herd size warning
Diana Armstrong challenges the Agriculture Minister over herd size warnings, farm investment funding and the future of family farming in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:18:55 +0100
Tributes paid to Enniskillen father of one described as a ‘lifetime friend’
Tributes have been paid to Enniskillen man Billy Hyde, who died unexpectedly, leaving behind his young daughter Ivy and heartbroken family.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:32:46 +0100
Enniskillen Bus Station achieves top Platinum status in Translink awards
Enniskillen Bus Station wins Platinum in Translink’s 2026 SPIRIT awards, recognising green standards, safety and community engagement in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:27:51 +0100
£2.3 million programme to help small businesses expand into export markets
Small businesses across Northern Ireland will be able to access up to £15,000 in support to help them grow and reach new markets through a new £2.3 million Invest NI programme.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:13:58 +0100
£1.4 million resurfacing scheme to begin on A4 Annaghilla Road
A £1.4m resurfacing scheme on the A4 Annaghilla Road near Augher begins October 17, with road closures, diversions and speed restrictions until November 16.

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:34:32 +0100
One person taken to hospital following second crash on Lisbellaw road in three days
One person has been taken to hospital following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the Inishmore Road in Lisbellaw on Saturday afternoon.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:50:37 +0100
Sudden death in Enniskillen as police attend Chanterhill scene
Police are at the scene of a sudden death in Enniskillen.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
October 1926: Lisnaskea churchgoers faced muddy paths and needed stilts
Modern motorists may grumble about potholes and puddles, but a century ago some Lisnaskea churchgoers had an even bigger problem

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:48:44 +0100
Garvaghy Road stand-off: Secretary of State makes major decision on Drumcree parade
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has ruled that the disputed Orange parade in Portadown cannot proceed as previously determined, following unsuccessful efforts to reach an agreement between the Portadown District Loyal Orange Lodge and Gar...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:40:12 +0100
Police concerned for missing Enniskillen man who may have travelled towards Dublin
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of a man who was last seen in Enniskillen earlier this week.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:22:22 +0100
'Part Time' First Minister criticised for missing committee
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Deborah Erskine criticises the First Minister for missing a committee meeting, calling for powers to compel her attendance.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:21:50 +0100
A recipe for growth as Joe the Baker sourdough business expands
Enniskillen baker Joe Kelly plans to increase production to 10,000 sourdough loaves a week as a new production centre drives expansion across the region.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:50:27 +0100
Modern family living meets effortless style at Flaxfield Wood, Enniskillen
Four-bedroom home at 11 Flaxfield Wood, Enniskillen, for sale with a £272,500 guide price, west-facing garden, two bathrooms and modern family living.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:40:03 +0100
SWAH cleaning staff plan demonstrations as Western Trust denies contracted hours cuts
The Western Health and Social Care Trust says no domestic services staff have had their contracted hours cut.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:37:16 +0100
Northern Ireland approves Lucy’s Law to ban third-party puppy and kitten sales
Plans to ban third-party commercial sales of puppies and kittens in Northern Ireland have received Executive approval, paving the way for new legislation aimed at tackling irresponsible breeding and improving animal welfare.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:35:30 +0100
One hospitalised after single-vehicle crash closed Lisbellaw road
One person was hospitalised after a crash in Lisbellaw on Thursday afternoon.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:32:39 +0100
Enniskillen RFC pays tribute to former player who died unexpectedly aged 22
Enniskillen RFC has paid tribute to one of its former women’s team players who died unexpectedly in New Zealand.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:11:57 +0100
Drivers warned after oil spill on busy Enniskillen road
Motorists are being urged to exercise caution following an oil spill on a busy Enniskillen road.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:51:46 +0100
St Aidan’s prize night celebrates Class of 2026 and top students
The achievements of St Aidan’s School pupils were celebrated at the school’s annual prize night, with the Class of 2026 among those recognised for their success across school life.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:45:41 +0100
Lisbellaw road closed as emergency services attend single-vehicle crash
A road in Lisbellaw has been closed with police at the scene of a single-vehicle crash.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:15:55 +0100
Gardaí appeal for information to locate missing 16-year-old girl from Cavan
Gardaí have appealed for information to help locate a 16-year-old girl who has been reported missing from Cootehill, Co Cavan.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:04:42 +0100
Fermanagh fuel prices top £2 as UK Chancellor urged to freeze fuel duty
Diana Armstrong has called on help from the Government for people being effected by rising fuel costs, with Fermanagh among those hit hardest.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:31:09 +0100
Fermanagh council divided as Garvaghy Road motion passes and compromise bid fails
Garvaghy Road stand-off replicated in council chamber as opposing sides remain divided

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:10:10 +0100
Teen accused of Dungannon murder found ‘currently mentally unfit’
A teenager accused of murdering a male and attempted murder of a woman and child is currently unfit to appear in court, a psychiatric assessment has found.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh recycling improves but misses target for sixth year
Household recycling in the Fermanagh and Omagh District has improved slightly but remains below the council’s target, according to its latest annual performance report.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen resident claim asbestos in Housing Executive home was not disclosed
Ferney Rise residents in Enniskillen raise asbestos concerns over stippled ceilings, delayed Housing Executive action and gas conversion work.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
October 1996: Search for the Ideal Couple
Loved-up couples in Fermanagh who feel their undying affection for each other is worthy of an award have missed their opportunity for plaudits by a few decades – but the Ideal Couple Competition of 1996 had serious financial incentive.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
October 1976: Border-crossing Balloons in Derrygonnelly
Not every visitor to Fermanagh arrives by road, rail or boat

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
How football united a Belfast team– and the Troubles divided them
The film Star of the Sea explores Bobby Sands’ footballing past, a Catholic-Protestant team torn apart by the Troubles and its legacy of peace in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Archive: Belmore Street branded a ‘race-track’ over car noise
Concerns over speeding traffic and noise on Belmore Street were raised in a letter published in The Impartial Reporter in October 1976

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:51:42 +0100
Toxic online contents blamed for fuelling violence against females
As a motion calling for a charter to be set up to help tackle violence against women and girls was being debated recently, Council Deputy Chair, Councillor Eva Cahoon referred to the negative influence of some online contents on young people, and par...

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:45:11 +0100
Council to develop Charter for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
A motion calling for a charter to be set up to help tackle violence against women and girls, enjoyed unanimous support at the September 24 monthly meeting of Mid Ulster District Council.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:27:38 +0100
Four people rescued as RNLI and Coastguard called to Lough Erne emergency
Four people were brought to safety after a motorboat broke down on Lower Lough Erne.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100
At least £420,000 of council's Fermanagh assets unused as five sites pass 11 years
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has at least £420,000 in vacant assets, including Enniskillen homes and sites unused since April 2015, FOI reveals.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:20:18 +0100
SWAH ‘second home’ for Fermanagh girl after 40 hospital stays
‘The children’s ward became our second home’: Mother reflects on daughter’s five-year health journey

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:51:43 +0100
Clabby farmer Adam Watson takes Fivemiletown show title with 310kg heifer
The chatter of farmers, the lowing of cattle and the steady movement of people through the mart created a lively atmosphere at Fivemiletown on Monday as the annual show and sale got underway.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:56:53 +0100
Council meeting ends before legal advice request on Lisbellaw recycling centre is addressed
‘People are introducing their own rules without authority’  – Ovens

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:29:44 +0100
Fermanagh politicians react as court clears way for A5 progress
The Court of Appeal decision clearing the way for the A5 Western Transport Corridor to progress has been welcomed by political representatives and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:04:56 +0100
Go Succeed changes make it harder for FODC to meet jobs target
Fermanagh and Omagh recorded Northern Ireland’s lowest start-up jobs figure, creating 139 against a 170 target as Go Succeed shifts to flexible support.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:30:56 +0100
Country music star to headline charity cabaret night in Kinawley
The Friends of the Cancer Centre Fermanagh Fundraising Group will hold its annual cabaret and dancing night at Kinawley Community Centre on Tuesday, October 13.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:39:11 +0100
Council fleet emissions cut after switch to biofuel
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council cuts fleet carbon emissions by 92% using HVO, while investing in electric vehicles and depot charging infrastructure.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100
Middle-class women were committing the act of 'secret-drinking' in 1976
This cutting from The Impartial Reporter offers a glimpse into changing social attitudes in the 1920s

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:31:03 +0100
Enniskillen man to contest assault and threats to damage mobile phone charges
Enniskillen man John Quinn, 40, will contest assault and threats to damage property charges over an alleged Round O incident; case returns November 2.

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