Impartial Reporter
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:20:05 +0000Karen turns passion into profession with new cookery business
After more than 27-years working in aviation, Karen Dodds from Fintona has successfully retrained in cookery at the age of 46 and launched her own food-based business Meadowclere Cookery School following a return to education at South West College
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:02:42 +0000Tyrone man in court charged with multiple counts of strangulation
A case alleging sustained domestic abuse involving separate instances of strangulation over a four-year period has been returned for trial
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:00:21 +0000ERGS marks new chapter with arts production celebrating school heritage
Students at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School have marked a period of change with a Senior Drama production that looked both to the past and the future of the school community.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:25:09 +0000Enniskillen woman sentenced for being drunk in-charge of a vehicle
An Enniskillen woman has been sentenced after being under the influence of alcohol while in charge of a vehicle over the festive period.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:45:03 +0000Slieve Beagh wildfire meeting to take place next week
A key meeting aimed at tackling the growing threat of wildfires on Slieve Beagh will take place next week as stakeholders move to finalise plans ahead of the fire season.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:10:59 +0000MLA calls for scrutiny on soaring fuel costs amid global tensions
An MLA has called for urgent scrutiny of rising home heating oil prices, warning that sharp increases "within 48 hours" has caused "serious concern" for households.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:27:10 +0000Minister views £8 million upgrade to Ballygawley treatment works
NI Water was delighted to recently welcome Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins on site to view the recent completion of an £8 million upgrade at Ballygawley Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW).
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:08:32 +0000GP surgeries to temporarily close during computer system switchover
Patients registered with three local GP practices are being urged to order their prescriptions early ahead of a planned temporary closure.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:37:07 +0000Man arrested after fire destroys iconic Georgian home
A 32-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of arson following a major fire at an historic Tyrone property has been released on bail.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:11:57 +0000Serial stalker of teenagers refused bail after leaving girl 'petrified'
A serial stalker previously described as “an ongoing risk to young women” has appeared in court after again targeting a teenage girl.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:56:15 +0000Tyrone company fined after employee sustains serious injuries
A Tyrone company has been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) after one of its employees sustained serious injuries while working on a lorry.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:14:47 +0000Enniskillen student to take centre stage in youth brass band
A student from St. Michael's College in Enniskillen has been selected to join the inaugural National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland and will take on a leading role within the ensemble.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:15:31 +0000Temperatures to reach 18°C as meteorological Spring begins
Temperatures are set to reach 18°C this week as meteorological Spring begins.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:14:23 +0000How love blossomed beneath the surface at the Marble Arch Caves
Love was truly in the air at the Marble Arch Caves as a romantic return visit turned into a moment to remember forever.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:23 +0000Benburb's Maydown Rd bridge repair work due for April completion
The completion date for Benburb’s Maydown Road Bridge repairs has been pushed back to mid-April, with the Department for Infrastructure blaming the delays on “exceptional” rainfall.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:29:07 +0000Only 48 customers relied solely on Santander in Enniskillen, figures show
Santander UK has said 93 percent of customers using the Enniskillen branch already use a variety of ways to do their banking as it prepares to close its office in May.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:14:54 +0000Mobile coverage responsibility 'lies with network operator' - Sky
Sky has told Fermanagh and Omagh District Council that responsibility for improving mobile coverage in the region lies with the network operator, following concerns about deteriorating broadband and mobile signal quality
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:02:48 +0000No commissioned ADHD service currently in place within Western Trust
There is currently no service for ADHD in the Western Trust area, following concerns raised by Fermanagh and Omagh District about the absence of adult diagnostic services.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:52:58 +0000Staffing concerns at Lisnaskea Health Centre amid GP shortages
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has responded to concerns about staffing and GP recruitment at the new Lisnaskea Health Centre, acknowledging significant pressures across general practice while outlining plans to expand multidisciplinary support in the....
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:23:11 +0000Muir defends replanting of trees near overhead powerlines in Fermanagh
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has defended the Forest Service’s practice of replanting trees near overhead powerlines in Fermanagh, saying he is satisfied that the current approach does not pose an inherent risk to the electricity network
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:09:20 +0000Trust data cites 24 per cent drop in emergency surgery mortality
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has released independent outcomes data for Emergency General Surgery services, confirming what it describes as a clear and statistically significant reduction in mortality between December 2022 and the end of ...
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:13:03 +0000Three Fermanagh organisations set to benefit from funding
Fermanagh’s Aisling Centre, Brooke House, and FRCI set to receive Core Grant funding under NI Health Minister Mike Nesbitt’s £1.8m 2026/27 scheme.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0000Renewed plea for reinstatement of hospital birthing pool
Mid Ulster District Council’s Chair, Councillor Frances Burton has renewed her call for the birthing pool to be reinstated as soon as possible in the Midwifery-led Unit of Craigavon Area Hospital – something which the Southern HSC Trust has been ...
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:16:55 +0000Still no funding for Oakridge Day Centre new build
Councillor Barry Monteith has reacted angrily to correspondence from Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, in which he explains that he doesn’t have the necessary budget for a new-build facility at Oakridge Social Education Centre.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:04:31 +0000Fears Southern Trust intends to replace canteen with a mere 'coffee bar'
A motion, calling for proper canteen facilities to be retained at South Tyrone Hospital, Dungannon, enjoyed unanimous support at last Thursday’s (February 26) meeting of Mid Ulster District Council.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:43:40 +0000Police investigate after spate of burglaries in rural town
Police are investigating a spate of burglaries in Castlederg.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:30:21 +0000Middle East instability driving heating oil price hikes, warns Armstrong
Rising instability in the Middle East is now directly impacting households across Northern Ireland, according to Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:36:49 +0000'The true definition of a friend': Employer pays tribute to late Sean Kelly
The employer of an Enniskillen man who died unexpectedly last week has remembered him as "the true definition of a friend".
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:25:42 +0000Reopening of Cladagh Glen uncertain amid ongoing safety concerns
A reopening date for Cladagh Glen remains uncertain due to ongoing safety concerns, the Assembly has heard.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:53:42 +0000Man airlifted to hospital after taking ill on farm
The Air Ambulance was tasked with an emergency in rural Fermanagh yesterday afternoon, it has been confirmed.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:09:44 +0000Police sting uncovers £130,000 cannabis factory in house
Police in Omagh have uncovered a suspected cannabis factory with an estimated street value of £130,000 following a search of a property in the Dunmullan Road area.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:58:16 +0000Pat Cullen condemns Government decisions over Middle East war
Pat Cullen has strongly condemned the escalating war in the Middle East, describing recent UK Government decisions as “completely and utterly wrong”.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:34:55 +0000More than 100 attend community event discussing Omagh's future
More than 100 attended Omagh’s Community Conversation on 24 February, with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and partners.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:46:18 +0000CPR and Defibrillator training course taking place next week in Dungannon
Residents across Mid Ulster are being encouraged to take part in a series of free CPR and defibrillator training sessions this March, delivered by Mid Ulster PCSP.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:26:07 +0000Livestock mart raises more than £13,000 for Dementia NI
Clogher Livestock Mart has raised more than £13,000 for charity through a series of fundraising events.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:24:54 +0000Scenes of glitz and glamour at one of Enniskillen's most popular social events
There was great delight at the weekend when one of the most popular events in Fermanagh's social calender returned on Saturday evening.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:06:55 +0000A sparkling evening at Lough Erne Resort with Bollinger
Guests attended an event at Lough Erne Resort last Friday to mark the start of the spring season. The event took place at the Catalina Restaurant and focused on Champagne producer Bollinger.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:17 +0000£3bn-a-year aid to Ukraine described as “pet project” during NI Water presentation
A NI Water presentation, which highlighted serious capacity and underfunding issues at Thursday’s (February 26) monthly meeting of Mid Ulster District Council, prompted Councillor Deirdre Varsani to call for an end to the Government’s “pet proj...
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:24:14 +0000Minimum Wage Rise 2026 what next month's pay boost means for UK workers
The National Living Wage will rise to £12.71 in April 2026, with 18-20-year-olds receiving an 8.5% boost. Here's how to check your pay ahead of the new rates.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:24:47 +0000UK Government 'advises against all travel' to 21 countries in latest travel update
The UK Government has advised against travelling to 21 countries in the Middle East in the latest travel update - see those affected.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:23:38 +0000Drivers warned petrol prices could rise in the UK after strikes on Iran
Edmund King, president of the AA, warned the disruption could drive up petrol prices around the world.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:43:45 +0000Special adoption appeal after cat undergoes major surgery
A young cat who spent much of her life living with a severely broken leg is now on the road to recovery after undergoing life-changing surgery.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:47:31 +0000Road closures announced for A34 Moorlough Road resurfacing in Lisnaskea
Essential resurfacing on the A34 Moorlough Road begins 2 March in Lisnaskea, with daily closures, diversions and local access maintained until 13 March 2026.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:31:09 +0000Man to appear before Enniskillen court on stalking and harassment charges
A 39-year-old man is due to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with stalking and harassment offences.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:08:28 +0000Monaghan Council launches major rewilding project at historic Elliott’s Farm
The project will be formally launched on Wednesday, March 4 at 11am, with a public hedge‑planting demonstration planned for attendees.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:41:30 +0000‘The yard won’t be the same’ – Tributes to popular haulier Sean Kelly
Trucker Sean Kelly has been remembered as ‘one of life’s great characters’ following his death on Thursday.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:32:24 +0000Community mourns 36-year-old who died in A5 crash
Tributes have been paid to a man who tragically died in a road traffic collision on the A5 road.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:47:14 +0000Kingfishr release Donegal music video starring Anthony Boyle
Belfast actor Anthony Boyle and a local crew have teamed up in Donegal to tell a powerful story for the new Kingfishr music video.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:58:08 +0000Venues for this year's Twelfth demonstrations announced
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland announces 19 venues for the 2026 Twelfth of July parades across Northern Ireland.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:48:36 +0000Archibald launches call for evidence on mineral licensing
Dr Caoimhe Archibald launches Call for Evidence to modernise Northern Ireland mineral licensing policy, seeking public and stakeholder input on reforms.