A 19-year-old Enniskillen man who carried out a spree of thefts between January and April 2019 has avoided prison.

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TWO people whose behaviour led a judge to heavily criticise Covid legislation making breaches fine-only, have appeared back in court exactly one week since they were released on bail.

AFTER a difficult number of weeks with rising Covid-19 cases in Fermanagh and Omagh, the latest figures have shown that numbers are falling as the first month of 2021 draws to a close.

A COUNTY Kildare man who travelled to Enniskillen before undertaking nine days of drinking and assaulting a female friend has been convicted of common assault.

A 55-YEAR-OLD man has been given a five-month prison sentence for breaching a restraining order.

Staff and pupils in special schools in Northern Ireland will be part of a programme of weekly Covid-19 testing from the start of February.

THERE was widespread sadness following the death of Mrs. Ethel Adeline Somerville, on January 15, 2020.

A GOOD entry of quality sheep met a superb trade last Wednesday at the Ulster Farmers Mart weekly sale, with a full gallery of eager buyers.

The Department of Health has today (tuesday) publishing a detailed update on Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme.

A DISTRICT judge has criticised the legislation around Covid-19 regulations breaches after two Enniskillen people – one of whom knew he had tested positive – were charged but could not be remanded in custody, despite intentionally gathering to...

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AMATEUR photographer Caroline Johnston, who is from Monea but currently lives near Letterbreen, has been honing her photography skills over the past five years.

AT THIS time of the year, many farm businesses are in contact with their accountant, particularly if they trade as sole traders or in a partnership, as January 31 is an important date, writes Omagh Accountant Seamus McCaffrey in this month's colum...

The rate of positive cases of Covid-19 in Fermanagh and Omagh continues to fall according to the daily update from the Department of Health.

Belfast-based Enniskillen singer John Garrity has recorded a special cover of 'Forever Young' in memory of Noah Donohoe.

Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have voted in support of a Sinn Fein motion calling for a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane.

A County Fermanagh woman is facing a charge of child cruelty, which relates to allegations of encouraging the consumption of drugs and sexual activity with another person.

A COUNTY Fermanagh man is to contest multiple allegations of harassing directors and family members of the former Quinn Industrial Holdings, since rebranded Mannok.

FOLLOWING our recent look at local mumming, we continue our examination of the ancient, enduring folk tradition, and some of the variations seen in local mummer groups and figures.

THERE has been great sadness at the death of Mrs. Pauline Mary Elizabeth Elliott (nee Bruce), who passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Mrs. Sarah Beattie

A walk near Pollnagollum Cave in Boho, Co. Fermanagh led to the striking of a new friendship between man and bird today.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are advising locals that due to adverse weather conditions some disruption may be caused to their bin collection service.

Fifteen new jobs are to be created in Fermanagh following the announcement that three companies are are investing over £1million in the local area.

The Department of Health have reported a further three Covid-19 related deaths in Fermanagh and Omagh since Friday.

Fermanagh's island town has been named as one of the most welcoming places in the UK for a second year as Booking.com reveal the results of their Traveller Review Awards 2021.

Two vehicles have been involved in a crash on a busy road in Enniskillen this morning, Monday, January 25.

A FERMANAGH community group has been growing vegetables over the lockdown to help support local foodbanks that have experienced a huge rise in demand for their service due to the pandemic.

THE new regulations governing the movement of livestock from Great Britain to Northern Ireland (NI) are threatening the future participation of NI pedigree breeders at major shows and sales in centres such as Stirling and Carlisle.

Ten days after the first report of a security alert in Wattlebridge was raised, the PSNI have confirmed that it has now concluded.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “real lady”, the late Heather Sloan, who was highly regarded for her caring and compassionate nature.

A 23-year-old man who “stumbled” upon a large group of males who started a fire on the Cornagrade Road and attacked police has been convicted of disorderly behaviour and obstructing police.

CONCERNS have been raised about the future of prehistoric sites in Fermanagh if they are not protected properly and people are not educated on their importance in the county.

MORE than 500 children and young people were on the waiting list for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAHMS) during the first lockdown of the Coronavirus pandemic.

A MOTHER of two young children fears that it will take a death or serious injury before those responsible take action to make the road she lives on safer for those using it, as well as those living on it.

THE latest meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Regeneration and Development Committee descended into chaos when the Chair, Councillor Tommy Maguire, and an Independent member clashed, resulting in extraordinary commentary.

Ambitious new plans by a Fermanagh entrepreneur are set to reinvigorate the former NI Hospice site at Killadeas that closed in controversial circumstances in 2018, The Impartial Reporter can exclusively reveal.

THE new series of Rare Breed – A Farming Year has been following seven farming families, including a Fermanagh farming family from Tempo, showing an inside view of the ups and downs of farming life in 2020.

FUNERAL directors can no longer advertise the time and route of the funeral on death notices under new guidance from the Department of Health.

A 20-YEAR-OLD man who has amassed a total of 76 criminal convictions in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland was refused bail following his arrest last week.

ON JANUARY 18, 1971, Heather Brown – who was originally from Fivemiletown, but was living in Yorkshire at the time – gave birth to a baby girl, Tracey.

A WOMAN who was attacked by a dog near her home outside Tempo last Summer is concerned that not enough is being done to combat the issue after more dog attacks were recently reported in the area.

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to six months in jail after he was convicted of a “litany” of crimes at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council are urging people to 'Leave No Trace' following a number of recent reports of littering in parks and open spaces across the district.

IT CAN be revealed that at least 136 Fermanagh women were incarcerated in Mother and Baby homes in the Republic of Ireland, with the information coming to light following last week’s publication of a long-awaited report by the Commission of Inve...

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted in support of a motion on Partition, which caused controversy last month when then Chair, Councillor Chris Smyth refused to allow it on the agenda, leading to fury in the chamber.

Three people have been arrested in relation to a number incidents which took place in Fermanagh on Thursday, January 21.

This very day a year ago I got a phone call from the BBC in Belfast asking if I would take part in a discussion programme on Radio Ulster later in the week.

The search operation in the Wattlebridge Road area of Newtownbutler, remains ongoing today (Friday, January 22), over a week since the security alert was raised on January 13.