Impartial Reporter

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:15:40 +0100
Former Dungannon School Principal Paula Jordan MBE passes away
A highly respected educator and former principal of Sperrinview Special School in Dungannon, has died peacefully following a short illness. She passed away on April 16, 2026, at Craigavon Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0100
Investigation launched after graffiti sprayed on commercial premises
Police are investigating after graffiti was daubed on the wall of a commercial premises in Enniskillen.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:28:58 +0100
Fermanagh and Tyrone pupils excel in UFU schools' competition
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) in partnership with Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend (BOIOFW) and sponsors Asda, are pleased to confirm the winners of the 2026 ‘Grow it, know it. eat it!’ schools’ competition.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:20:50 +0100
Mid Tyrone UFU group celebrates award success after busy winter programme
The Mid Tyrone group of the Ulster Farmers’ Union has reported a busy and productive winter programme, marked by strong member engagement, educational visits and a major award success.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:16:41 +0100
'Shock' after dead animals dumped on Clogher Valley road
Councillor Kevin McElvogue has spoken of his sense of shock upon coming across the remains of sheep, calves, and a cow at a particular rural spot in Clogher Valley – a scene so harrowing he described it as “a graveyard”.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:56:40 +0100
Sadness in Enniskillen after death of grandmother of 12
There is sadness in Enniskillen after the death of a grandmother of 12.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:01 +0100
Meeting planned to address pay and conditions of classroom assistants
A meeting being hosted by UNISON in Enniskillen will hear calls for greater respect, recognition and improved working conditions for classroom assistants across the education system.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:52:05 +0100
21-year-old accused of 'extreme violence' against pregnant partner
A 21-year-old man accused of “extreme violence” against his heavily pregnant partner, which continued after she gave birth, has been remanded in custody.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:41:36 +0100
C2K school services restored following cyber attack
The Education Authority can confirm that C2k services across schools have now been largely restored following a recent cyber attack.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:27:59 +0100
Popular 'Accordion Squeezers' group raises £2,000 for Air Ambulance
A group of music lovers from across the country, known as the Accordion Squeezers, have generously donated £2,000 to Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:11:46 +0100
How fishing is helping young people build confidence and wellbeing
As lines are cast across still waters, youth workers in the Western Trust are using fishing as a powerful way to connect with young people and support their wellbeing.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:51:18 +0100
PSNI reveals number of fines handed out to fuel protesters
Eight fixed penalty notices have been issued to fuel protesters, the PSNI have revealed.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:24:08 +0100
Police appeal after tractor window smashed at fuel protest
Police are appealing for information after criminal damage was caused to a tractor that was taking part in a fuel protest.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:08:32 +0100
PSNI release statement after Enniskillen 'stabbing' rumours
Police in Enniskillen say they found ‘no evidence of criminal activity’ after being called to an incident on Sunday.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:24:03 +0100
Lyons announces targeted support for home heating oil users
A £36.4 million support package has been announced for home heating oil users in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:22:54 +0100
Man arrested after boiling water thrown over murder-accused's brother in court
A man has been arrested after an incident in court on Thursday when boiling water was thrown over another male.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:48:54 +0100
Lakeland Dairies delivers over £11m to Fermanagh farm families in 2025
Lakeland Dairies has confirmed that it paid over £11 million to dairy farm families in Co. Fermanagh last year, which it claimes "underlines the co-operative’s strong contribution to the local economy and rural communities".

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:16:23 +0100
Echoes of the High Street: Fermanagh’s Lost Shops Live On in the Archive
Fermanagh’s high streets have changed many times, but the traces left behind by closed shops still speak clearly. Old advertisements, court reports and photographs reveal how people once shopped, ate and socialised, and how businesses shaped the rh...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:27:24 +0100
Summer Bash returns to Coalisland with full programme
The Coalisland Summer Bash will return on Sunday, May 17.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:14:01 +0100
Fundraiser for Pamela Stephens passes £100,000 milestone
A fundraising appeal for Pamela Stephens, who is undergoing treatment for advanced cancer, has now passed the £100,000 mark.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:49:07 +0100
Lough Erne Resort wins top all-Ireland wedding award
Lough Erne Resort has secured a major all-island award, being named ‘Ireland’s Best Resort / Destination Venue’ at the Wedding Venue Awards.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:04:03 +0100
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:10:34 +0100
Fermanagh dance company receives £30,000 to support long‑term development
Acclaimed Enniskillen‑based contemporary dance company Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre has secured a significant funding boost of £30,000 to support its long‑term development through the Arts & Business Northern Ireland (A&B NI) Blueprint prog...

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0100
McCullagh Machinery has all farmers need for successful silage making
Silage making can be a stressful and time-consuming period in the farming calendar, which is why it is important to have the right equipment for the job.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:54:34 +0100
Stormont leaders show united front after fuel protests hit Northern Ireland
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister showed a united front as they called on the UK Government to cut the taxes needed to reduce fuel costs.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:09:14 +0100
Armed officers hunt suspect after Gardaí attacked in separate Monaghan incidents
Armed Gardaí and air support units are among those searching for a man after force members were attacked in Monaghan this morning.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:54:40 +0100
Bank of Ireland to host free fraud awareness event in Enniskillen
Bank of Ireland is launching a region-wide series of free fraud awareness events aimed at helping consumers protect themselves from financial crime, with local sessions planned for Omagh and Enniskillen.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:41:26 +0100
Fermanagh student honoured at All-Ireland scholarships award ceremony
Two Fermanagh students have been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship, which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:08:03 +0100
Fermanagh firm sets out growth plans and potential hurdles during ministerial visit
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have visited a major manufacturing facility to discuss its economic impact and opportunities for future investment.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:53:43 +0100
Brother of murder accused doused in boiling water as families clash in court
A row broke out in Strabane Magistrates Court ahead of a committal hearing in a murder case after the families of the victim and accused clashed.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:49:13 +0100
Tyrone entrepreneur who earned Dragons' Den deal named on Forbes 30 under 30 list
A Northern Irish entrepreneur has been named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:19:15 +0100
Tributes pour in for 'joyful' Tyrone teenager after unexpected death
Tributes have flown in for a Tyrone teenager after his unexpected death on Wednesday.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Michelle O’Neill insists she has ‘absolute commitment’ to Enniskillen bypass delivery
Michelle O’Neill says there is ‘absolute commitment’ to the Enniskillen bypass being built.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:30:09 +0100
New venue announced for Pipe and Drum Major Championship
A new venue has been announced for the Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships, which will now take place on Saturday, May 23 at Necarne Castle, Irvinestown

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0100
Fermanagh Gardening Society celebrates 60 years in full bloom
Richard McCaw's plan to celebrate the Northern Ireland Daffodil Group's 50th Anniversary at Fermanagh Gardening Society's Daffodil and Spring Flower Show was successfully fulfilled on Friday, April 10, which also coincided with their own 60th anniver...

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Housing Executive complaints rise to highest level in five years
Complaints linked to housing conditions across Northern Ireland have risen sharply in recent years, according to new figures obtained by The Impartial Reporter.m

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:30:34 +0100
New manager appointed at Cavan's Lakelands Crematorium
A key player in Ireland’s funeral sector has announced a new managerial appointment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
“It’s a great community” - inside life in the Fermanagh village of Bellanaleck
The quiet village of Bellanaleck is one you could easily drive through without ever realising there is much going on it.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:13:57 +0100
Fermanagh pet store shares photos of baby badger
An Enniskillen pet store has shared photos of an adorable baby badger.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:44:06 +0100
Michelle O’Neill - Everyone must work to ‘end scourge’ of violence against women
Michelle O’Neill insists it is the duty of everybody to ‘end the scourge’ of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:04:56 +0100
Bail refused for man who allegedly 'waved knife' at partner
Bail has been refused in a domestic violence case in which it alleged a man told his partner’s friends to leave while “waving a knife”

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:26:10 +0100
Teenage boy, 16, arrested after cyber attack on Education Authority system
A teenager has been arrested as part of an inquiry into a cyber security incident involving the Education Authority earlier this month.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:55:58 +0100
World War Two era mortar found in Fivemiletown field
A World War Two era mortar was discovered in Tyrone earlier last weekend.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:41:24 +0100
Funeral of popular Irvinestown man Darragh Harvey to take place tomorrow
The funeral of a young Irvinestown man who unexpectedly died on Sunday will take place tomorrow.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:29:46 +0100
Lough Neagh sand mining likely harming lake’s ecosystem, research warns
New research led by Queen’s University Belfast outlines how Lough Neagh, the UK and Ireland’s largest freshwater lake, is under threat from commercial sand dredging.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:17:53 +0100
Mayday call as Carrybridge lifeboats launched 20 times last year
The Royal National Lifeboat institution (RNLI) has put out its own Mayday call as Carrybridge lifeboats launched 20 times in 2025 on Upper Lough Erne, with volunteer crews coming to the aid of 48 people

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:23:14 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council salaries revealed as four earn over £100k
The salaries of four of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s highest paid employees has been revealed.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:44 +0100
Western Trust purchases Fintona practice to 'secure future of primary care'
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has purchased the premises of Fintona Medical Practice from the retired GP partners, a move which the Trust claims will "secure the future of primary care services for the local community."

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:04:09 +0100
Contest hearing set for Enniskillen man accused of shopping centre voyeurism
A repeatedly-delayed contest hearing relating to an Enniskillen man who is accused of voyeurism at Erneside Shopping Centre will take place next week.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:21:11 +0100
Driver arrested after blowing more than three times the legal limit
A motorist has been arrested after being detected driving at more than three times the legal alcohol limit in Dungannon in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).

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