Impartial Reporter

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:38:03 +0100
'A true character': Community mourns loss of 'Billy Magic'
The community of Tempo is in mourning following the death of William James Millar, who was affectionately known in the area as 'Billy Magic'.

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:23:43 +0100
Nearly 1,000 properties denied connections due to wastewater constraints
Nearly 1,000 residential and business properties across Fermanagh and South Tyrone have been refused access to the wastewater network over the past three years due to a lack of capacity, according to new figures released by Northern Ireland Water.

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:13:59 +0100
Tyrone cannabis factory case elevated to crown court
Charges dating back almost seven years, which initially arose following the discovery of a cannabis factory, are to transfer to crown court for trial.

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:07:58 +0100
Man denies posing as fraudulent driving instructor
A contest date has been fixed in an ‘extremely unusual’ case of fraudulently claiming to be a qualified driving instructor, with the accused insisting he was merely providing Arabic interpretation services.

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:57:50 +0100
Warning as Norovirus outbreak confirmed at hospital
Cavan General Hospital is currently managing an outbreak of norovirus within the Hospital.

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:51:41 +0100
Community to honour memory of Michael Kerr with anniversary walk
A memorial walk in honour of the late Michael Kerr will take place next month to mark the first anniversary of his death and raise funds for local emergency responders.

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:41:07 +0100
Speeding operation sees uninsured vehicles seized by PSNI
Police have seized two vehicles and issued multiple warnings following a speed enforcement operation on the Gortin Road in Omagh.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:29:26 +0100
An evening of celebration for agriculture students
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Greenmount Campus Students’ Union hosted its annual Student Formal on 5 May 2026, bringing together students, staff, and invited guests for an evening of celebration at the Tullyglass Ho...

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:02:54 +0100
Fermanagh rescue dog nominated for Pet Hero Award after transforming veteran’s life
A rescue dog has been hailed a ‘lifeline’ for a veteran during his darkest hours.

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:02:41 +0100
Heatwave set to hit Fermanagh this Bank Holiday weekend
The Bank Holiday weekend is set to bring a heatwave to Fermanagh.

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:03:06 +0100
Sinn Féin councillor rejects 'cold house for Protestants' claim
Sinn Féin councillor Dermot Browne has rejected comments made by Tom Elliott who claimed Fermanagh and Omagh District Council risked becoming a “cold house for Protestants”.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:43:03 +0100
Planning application submitted to extend Tyrone fire station
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has submitted an application to extend Dromore Fire Station.

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:04:22 +0100
Family-owned Donegal business share update after fire ravages warehouse
The management of Cherrymore has thanked the emergency services for their ‘swift response’ to an overnight blaze.

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:04:07 +0100
Belleek 'Walk and Talk' event raises over £1,000 for Garrison Recovery Fund
Despite the weather, there was a fantastic turnout for the Walk and Talk 6K Loop in Belleek.

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:25:28 +0100
Áine Murphy to raise ‘deeply concerning’ escort adverts with Justice Minister
A Sinn Féin MLA has said she will write to Justice Minister Naomi Long about her concerns over escort advertising in Fermanagh and South Tyrone.

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:23:25 +0100
Enniskillen Photographic Society holds annual exhibition and awards night
Members of Enniskillen Photographic Society gathered at St. Macartin's Hall for the society’s annual exhibition competition, one of the highlights of its photographic calendar.

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:39:16 +0100
Bernadette McAliskey: 'a scullery maid could run a country’s finances'
We are now halfway through the first quarter of the financial year, which began on 5 April, some six weeks ago.

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:51:34 +0100
Donegal road closed as fire crews battle major blaze overnight
A busy Donegal road remains shut with fire crews spending the night battling a blaze at a premises near Donegal Town.

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:43:49 +0100
Impartial Archives: Looking back at news and pictures through the years
From political homecomings and World Cup adventures to transatlantic romance, the archives are filled with moments that captured the imagination of readers across Fermanagh and beyond.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:01:40 +0100
Over 20 tastes catered for as food festival returns to Fivemiletown in June
Food lovers from across the region are set for a treat as the popular Taste Mid Ulster market returns, this time taking place in Fivemiletown on Saturday, June 20 from 11am to 6pm.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:46:10 +0100
School closure “will leave Caledon as single-identity village”
Notes to editors: This is the second of two articles on a campaign to save St. Joseph's PS, Caledon, from closure.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:37:35 +0100
St. Joseph’s PS closure would 'end Catholic education' in Caledon
Notes to editors: This is the first of two articles on a campaign to save St. Joseph’s PS, Caledon, from closure.

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:02:20 +0100
Applicant given another chance to meet planning requirements
A planning application for 19 dwellings at the junction of Ardboe Road and Kilmascally Road, Dungannon, has been deferred to give the applicant an opportunity to scale down his plans, so as not to exceed NI Water capacity and meet other planning requ...

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:46:47 +0100
Fermanagh home of the week is immaculate mid-terrace in Tamlaght
15 Bayview Close is an immaculately presented, fully refurbished three-bedroom mid-terrace home in a small cul-de-sac development in Tamlaght, just a short drive from Enniskillen.

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:33:18 +0100
Tyrone Farmers recognised at annual Pilgrim’s Europe Awards
Pilgrim’s Europe’s farming partners from across Northern Ireland have been applauded for their outstanding commitment and dedication at the company’s 2026 Farmer Awards, held at the 157th Balmoral Show.  

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:28:55 +0100
Innovation visit will focus on sheep worm and fluke management
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is inviting applications from sheep farmers interested in attending an Innovation Visit as part of the Farming for Sustainability – Innovation Scheme.

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:50:34 +0100
Enniskillen CAFRE campus to open as part of Open Farm Weekend
Those looking for a free, fun and educational day out this June should pay a visit to the CAFRE Enniskillen Campus as part of Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend.

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:27:10 +0100
Minister Muir announces £380,000 in funding to improve water quality
More than £380,000 has been allocated to 16 water quality projects, including 11 within the Lough Neagh catchment, Minister Muir has today confirmed.

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:41:17 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh has lower demand for integrated schools, report finds
Demand for integrated education in the Fermanagh and Omagh council area is lower than in several other parts of Northern Ireland, according to a new Department of Education report.

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:04:07 +0100
NI Water volunteers help at Share Discovery Village
An team of NI Water volunteers recently helped Share Discovery Village on their 60-acre site on the tranquil shores of Upper Lough Erne.

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:48:28 +0100
Plans submitted to extend Fermanagh Spar store
Plans have been submitted for an extension to the existing Beatty’s Spar supermarket in Ballinamallard.

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:22:50 +0100
Man allegedly sent 12 unwanted sexual images to woman over two-day period
A twenty-one-year-old man has appeared in court in relation to multiple counts of sending unwanted sexual images to a woman over the course of a two day period last year.

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:23:42 +0100
New Fermanagh nature reserve spans the size of 80 football pitches
RSPB Northern Ireland has announced the acquisition of Inishcreenry, a 60-hectare (150-acre) nature reserve in the heart of Co. Fermanagh.

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:51:53 +0100
Majority in Northern Ireland now support Irish language survey finds
A major new all-island survey has revealed a decisive generational shift in attitudes towards the Irish language in Northern Ireland, with those born after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement emerging as its strongest supporters.

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:36:53 +0100
Northern Ireland set for biggest employment law change since 1998
A new jobs bill is being hailed as the "biggest upgrade to our employment legislation since the Good Friday Agreement".

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:54:00 +0100
Lauren Logan: Why maternal mental health must be part of the conversation
There is a quiet expectation placed upon motherhood, that it should be a time defined purely by joy, gratitude, and instinctive love. While for many women these emotions are indeed present, the reality is often far more complex.

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:29:42 +0100
How a positive outlook helps Tempo woman live positively with Dementia
Tempo resident Cynthia White, who was diagnosed with mixed dementia in 2024, credits the support of her family and local community for her busy social life and positive outlook.

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:09:00 +0100
Paul Breen: We take the Erne for granted, until it reminds us who we are
Enniskillen has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. It began with childhood trips to see films in the old cinema and swimming outings to the Lakeland Forum

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh man swapped insurance job for Hollywood films and huge TV shows
Niall McCaffrey-Cassidy knew the office life wasn’t for him when he was working in an insurance office in Enniskillen.

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Bernadette McAliskey: For Labour (and the Union) 'the end is nigh'
Last Wednesday, In London, King Charles - or to give him is full title, Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of His other Realms and Territories, King; Head of the Commonwealth; Defend...

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Cross-border abuse concerns explored as survivor left in limbo by jurisdiction issues
The Department of Justice has confirmed it is working with counterparts in the Republic of Ireland to explore closer co-operation around victims of domestic abuse and gender-based violence, amid growing concern that survivors living along the border ...

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Trafficking fears over scale of escort advertising across Fermanagh and South Tyrone
Up to 30 women are being advertised on escort websites across Fermanagh and South Tyrone on a daily basis.

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100
UK and Irish trade dominates local econony's £1.37bn external sales boom
External sales are the backbone of the Fermanagh and Omagh economy, accounting for £1.373bn, or 84 per cent, of total turnover generated by Invest NI-supported businesses across the district, it can be revealed.

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:20:11 +0100
'Flagship' education project reaches major construction milestone
A major construction milestone has been reached on a long-awaited education project.

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:08:58 +0100
Festival attracts thousands to Tyrone village
The Mid Ulster Drama Festival Committee has been recognised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council following the success of the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals 2026, which attracted thousands of visitors to The Patrician in Carrickmore throughout ...

Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Agri-food accounts for one third of workers in Fermanagh and Omagh
The agri-food industry remains the powerhouse of the Fermanagh and Omagh economy, accounting for a third of all employment across the district and more than half of total sales generated by Invest NI-supported businesses, new figures show.

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Tom Elliott: 'Council must not become a 'cold house for Protestants'
An Ulster Unionist Peer has warned that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council must not become a “cold house for Protestants” after new workforce figures showed the local authority remains predominantly drawn from a Roman Catholic background.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:46:07 +0100
SOAS call for falls service return as Western Trust reject 'removed' claim
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) are calling for The Western Health and Social Care Trust to bring back its 'falls service' two years after it was first suspended.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:06:59 +0100
'Predatory' online sexual offender who targeted boys is jailed
A man deemed a "predatory" sexual offender who carried out overlapping abuse of three boys has been jailed.

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:57:31 +0100
Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case
Lady Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been ruled unfit to stand trial in a historical sexual offences case in which her husband is a defendant.

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