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Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh natives speak to Stephen Nolan about finding faith in BBC documentary
JOURNALIST Stephen Nolan talks to two Fermanagh natives about their journeys with faith as he explores his own spirituality in a new BBC documentary, ‘Finding Faith With Stephen Nolan’, that opens with Stephen having a frank conversation with ...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:15:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: Fans win for now but money men and television still control
I REALLY enjoyed a documentary on BBC NI on Monday evening. ‘Different League: The Derry City story’ didn’t just chart the rise from the ashes of The Troubles of a football club, it also revealed how much that club means to a community.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Anger as vandals target Mill Race walkway in Ballinamallard
A REPRESENTATIVE of Ballinamallard Development Association has condemned the recent wanton vandalism of the Mill Race walkway, and is concerned that there could be more incidents in the future.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:50:09 +0100
Western Trust to suspend all abortion services from 5pm today
Abortion services will be temporarily unavailable in the Western Trust from 5pm today (Friday).

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:25:39 +0100
Fermanagh schools suspend the use of transfer tests for 2022-23
Two Fermanagh Grammar schools have announced today, Friday, that they will not be using transfer tests for 2022-23 academic year.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:22:20 +0100
Covid in Fermanagh and Omagh: Case rates some of the highest in NI
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area has recorded the second highest total number of positive cases in the last 24 hours with 11.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:42:40 +0100
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons warn shoppers over popular item
Shoppers have been left venting their frustration online.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:33:59 +0100
Coronavirus: NISRA stats show 105 deaths in Fermanagh and Omagh since pandemic began
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 10 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week 10th April to 16th April 2021.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:31:07 +0100
Martin Lewis shares crucial tip to boost your chances of getting a mortgage
Martin Lewis revealed how house buyers can boost their chances of getting a mortgage.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:44:56 +0100
Coronavirus: Fermanagh close contact services re-open
There was palpaple excitment across Fermanagh and across Northern Ireland this morning (Friday) as close contact services reopened.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:06:49 +0100
Coronavirus: Foster and O'Neill praise preparations for reopening of sectors
AHEAD of the easing of some coronavirus restrictions today (April 23), First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minster Michelle O’Neill have praised the efforts of businesses, organisations and individuals across several sectors in their p...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Court hears Fermanagh man bit police officer’s boot during arrest
A 37-YEAR-OLD man who bit a police officer’s boots while being arrested has been found guilty of a series of offences, including assault on police.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh politicians slam ‘sectarian’ graffiti in Enniskillen
LOCAL politicians have condemned graffiti with sectarian connotations that has appeared in areas of Enniskillen recently.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Laytha perform a new song for session with Roadie TV
ETHEREAL musical duo Laytha have recently recorded a live music video as part of Roadie TV’s lockdown series ‘The Stable Sessions Vol. 3’, hosted at The Stables Bar in Fintona.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:25:26 +0100
Police and ambulance service attend Enniskillen incident
One person has been taken to hopsital following an incident in the Enniskillen area.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:24:37 +0100
Fermanagh grandmother Margaret Keenan urges people to get second dose
A 91-year-old grandmother who became the first person in the world to have the Pfizer vaccine as part of the mass vaccination rollout has praised “incredible” NHS staff and urged people to get their second dose.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:47:11 +0100
Cross-Border community effort tackled litter in Pettigo and Tullyhommon area
MORE than 200 bags full of litter were collected in the Pettigo and Tullyhommon area recently as more than 60 locals joined The Forge Family Resource Centre for a cross-Border Spring Clean on Easter Tuesday (April 6).

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:45:48 +0100
Maguirebridge Crash: Two people hospitalised
The Northern Ireland Air Ambulance was tasked to Fermanagh yesterday (Wednesday) following a road traffic collision near Maguiresbridge.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:55:43 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: 12 new cases
Covid-19 positive testing figures continue to fluctuate in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:01:39 +0100
Enniskillen public realm scheme moves to next phase
The Enniskillen Public Realm Scheme is progressing well as workmen continue to carry out their job in the town centre.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:45:20 +0100
Enniskillen man, 35, facing drugs charges
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been returned for trial for a number of drug offences.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:49:29 +0100
Northern Ireland vaccination programme continues at pace
The latest detailed breakdown of Northern Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme shows that around 90% of over 50s have received their first vaccine.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week
In this week's Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:38:09 +0100
Fermanagh police investigating theft on Lough Erne
Police are investigating a theft in Carrybridge this week. It is believed that diesel was stolen from a cruiser which was morred at Carrybridge. The police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:21:22 +0100
Fermanagh road closed following crash
The Gardiners Cross Road, Maguiresbridge is currently closed due to a road traffic collision.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:18:19 +0100
Irvinestown man leading probation ‘on a merry dance’ as orders are revoked
A 23-YEAR-OLD man has had his probation revoked and has been handed a prison sentence at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:06:48 +0100
Lisnaskea man acquitted of criminal damage charge
A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been acquitted of criminal damage at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:15:13 +0100
Instagram unveil new tools to protect yourself from online abuse
Premier League footballers and other sporting stars have revealed widespread racist, sexist and other abuse sent to them on the platform.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Light Cold War comedy to finish off Fermanagh Film Club's current season
WITH the coronavirus pandemic striking down all areas of the arts in the county and beyond, Independent and Art House film enthusiasts Fermanagh Film Club had to cut their Spring 2020 programme short.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:55:52 +0100
This could be the reason you are getting so many scam texts and calls
A number of UK retailers and banks have been name-dropped in an attempt to dupe unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned cash.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:50:32 +0100
‘Out of control’ Fermanagh man refused bail following weekend incident
A Kesh man has been remanded in custody after he was charged with driving and public order offences.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Probation order for Tyrone man found with depraved child sexual images and videos
A County Tyrone man who claimed to have descended into internet pornography after a relationship broke down, then drifted into “repugnant” child sexual imagery, has been placed on Probation for three years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:07:00 +0100
Fermanagh man who killed friends in crash sentenced to over five years
A young man who killed two friends and left another in a wheelchair for life when the car he was driving at speed crashed in County Donegal has been jailed for more than five years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:15:42 +0100
Infrastructure Minister confirms return to driving tests
INFRASTRUCTURE Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed plans for a priority booking system for driving tests following the Executive’s decision to reinstate practical driving tests from April 23.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:10:17 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Covid-19 cases remain low
The Department of Health are reporting a further four positive cases of Covid-19 in Fermanagh and Omagh in the last 24 hours.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:56:25 +0100
A look back at Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter over the years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:45:30 +0100
Fermanagh teen, 18, was carrying knife to ‘feel safe’, court hears
A TEENAGER who was carrying a knife in his waistband when stopped by police has received a 12-month conditional discharge.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:36:38 +0100
Fermanagh residents encouraged to record the first call of the cuckoo
APRIL signals the arrival of the cuckoo back in the district, and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is calling on residents to listen out this spring for the well-known cuckoo’s call.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Ryan Pedals for Air Ambulance NI
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy from Garrison, Co. Fermanagh has raised more than £1,970 for the Air Ambulance NI Charity by cycling around his locality over the month of March.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:53:34 +0100
Fermanagh man was using a vehicle in a dangerous condition
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been convicted of using a vehicle in a dangerous condition and failing to provide his driving licence.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:04:16 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Nine Covid inpatients in SWAH
 

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:38:26 +0100
Court hears man, 45, claimed threats to kill were in 'jest'
A 45-year-old man who made threats to kill against a woman has received a suspended sentence.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:59:43 +0100
Appeal for information following damage to Fermanagh walkway
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage on the Mill Race walkway in Ballinamallard.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:34:18 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Early opportunity for 35-39 year olds to book vaccine
The vaccine programme in Northern Ireland has some limited availability for those aged 35 to 39 to book a Covid-19 vaccine.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh MLA welcomes clarification from climate change committee
FERMANAGH South Tyrone MLA Rosemary Barton – the Ulster Unionist spokesperson on Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs – has welcomed the letter of information from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to the DAERA Minister.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:29:51 +0100
Report of youths entering Fermanagh hotel being investigated in relation to fire
POLICE are investigating reports of youths entering the former Railway Hotel in Enniskillen in relation to a "deliberate" fire at the property last Friday evening (April 16).

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:30:23 +0100
Fermanagh man thought he was covered to drive partner’s car
A 23-YEAR-OLD man who mistakenly thought he was insured to drive the car he was in when stopped by police has been given a fine and penalty points.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Help out there for those dealing with anxiety says Fermanagh man
A local man is sharing his experience of managing acute anxiety after being diagnosed with the disorder around six months ago.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:29:02 +0100
Meghan Markle's handwritten message for Prince Philip on day of funeral
The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest as the Duchess of Sussex watched on from her home in the US.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh councillors hear from local Diocese group on nature concerns
MEMBERS of the Clogher Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Group (CJPIC) met with local councillors recently to outline their concerns about biodiversity and the care of the natural world.



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