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Thu, 13 May 2021 09:09:00 +0100
Fermanagh man denies attempted murder of police officer
A FERMANAGH man will stand trial in Belfast Crown Court later this year on a charge of attempting to murder a police officer in 2019.

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh gin company expands into US
FERMANAGH-based spirits maker The Boatyard Distillery are continuing to expand, and have announced its launch into the US market.

Wed, 12 May 2021 20:32:16 +0100
Video: Making the headlines this week
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Workhouse Project: QMAC Construction Ltd appointed as contractor
A contractor has now been appointed for the Enniskillen Workhouse Project.

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:05:23 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Victim ‘looking to divorce her husband’
LU NA McKinney, who drowned on a family boating holiday on Fermanagh’s Lough Erne four years ago, was looking at ways of divorcing her husband, Stephen, and returning to China with their two children, the court where he is on trial, accused of h...

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:52:12 +0100
McDonald's announce new rules for customers and tease return of popular items
With the re-opening plans in place, the business will turn its attention to the next phase of a return to the full McDonald’s experience.

Wed, 12 May 2021 16:07:36 +0100
International Nurses Day: Exceptional work of Western Trust nurses praised
The work of nursing staff across the Western Health and Social Care Trust has been singled out for special praise on International Nurses Day by the Trust’s chief nurse.

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:04:14 +0100
Tim Hortons sets sights on Enniskillen
There has been speculation this afternoon (Wednesday) that a coffee chain will be coming to Enniskillen if planning permission goes ahead for the proposed Lakeland Retail Park.

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:37:36 +0100
Arlene Foster commends Ballymurphy families for their 'tenacity'
First Minister Arlene Foster is among the politicians who have reacted to the news that the ten people killed in Ballymurphy, West Belfast in 1971 were innocent.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:58:25 +0100
Martin Lewis slams government plans that 'fails to protect millions'
It was hoped a crackdown on online scams would be part of the Online Safety Bill but it was not mentioned in the Queen’s speech.

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:05:51 +0100
eBay and PayPal users warned over new payment rules starting this month
New rules from May 31 will see changes to its payment system and new restrictions on controversial listings. 

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:06:25 +0100
Fermanagh man to appear in court following discovery of cannabis farm
Police have charged a 34-year-old man to appear before Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 12 May.

Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Motorcycle club make donation to Air Ambulance NI
Fermanagh Motorcycle Club have made a donation of £200 to the Air Ambulance NI Charity. Hugh McCaffrey from Fermanagh Motorcycle Club and John McMulcan present the cheque to Air Ambulance NI volunteer Jenny Beattie and Air Ambulance NI Fundraising m...

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:49:42 +0100
Fermanagh woman disqualified from driving for allowing friend to drive car
A 19-YEAR-OLD woman has been disqualified from driving for two weeks after allowing her friend to drive her car.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:03:18 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Traffic flowing well at new bridge
THE new Enniskillen thoroughpass opened on Sunday – and has been judged a success by many motorists.

Tue, 11 May 2021 17:01:54 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Plans for amenity to go back to the community
ONE of South Fermanagh’s greatest assets, Killyfole Lough, may soon be leased to Fermanagh District Council by the Water Service, for use by the local community.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:59:43 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Drama on the water as guns fired in battle with rebels
IN THE early hours of Friday morning last, a sharp and exciting encounter took place on the island of Derrykerrib, Upper Lough Erne, between Ulster Special Constabulary and a party of rebels on the run, resulting in the capture of the latter.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:56:35 +0100
Impartial Reporter Archives: Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:46:01 +0100
Liam and Noel Gallagher to work on Oasis documentary
The Gallagher brothers have been locked in a feud since the band’s split in 2009 following a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:04:28 +0100
Fermanagh man subjected bus driver to ‘terrifying’ assault
A 23-YEAR-OLD man who subjected a bus driver to a “terrifying” assault has been handed a two-year probation order.

Tue, 11 May 2021 13:02:00 +0100
Western Trust announces new Chief Executive
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has announced the appointment of Neil Guckian to the role of Chief Executive at their Trust Board meeting on May 7.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Mallon drives Enniskillen Southern Bypass Scheme forward
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon today (Tuesday) confirmed her intention to proceed with the Enniskillen Southern Bypass scheme and make the statutory orders, having considered all of the environmental information and responses to the consul...

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:21:56 +0100
Cannabis grow farm discovered in Fermanagh
Drugs worth approximately £20,000 were seized by police in the Newtownbulter area of the county on Monday.

Tue, 11 May 2021 08:48:00 +0100
Suspected Class A drugs factory uncovered in Tyrone
Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit have seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately £500,000 following a search in the Fintona area yesterday (May 10).

Mon, 10 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Ladies Circle complete Three Peaks One Day challenge
Local women’s group, Enniskillen Ladies Circle, were blessed with beautiful sunny weather for their Three Peaks Peaks One Day Challenge which raised funds for Fermanagh Women’s Aid.

Mon, 10 May 2021 19:00:20 +0100
Cavan man driving in North was banned in Republic of Ireland
A 27-YEAR-OLD Cavan man was handed a driving ban in Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday after he was found to be driving in Northern Ireland with no insurance and no driving licence while being banned from driving in the Republic of Ireland.

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:30:31 +0100
Fermanagh man tried to headbutt officer following arrest
A 24-YEAR-OLD man who told police to "f**k off" and tried to headbutt one of them while they responded to an incident at a house in Derrygonnelly has had his sentence deferred for six months.

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:31:48 +0100
Prince Philip: Council presents book of condolences
Following the recent death of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council opened an online book of condolence to afford the people of the district the opportunity to convey messages of sympathy to...

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:23:09 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Accused gives evidence of how he tried to save wife
The trial of Stephen McKinney heard today (Monday) of his own frantic attempts to save the young wife he is accused of murdering during their family boating holiday four years ago.

Mon, 10 May 2021 14:56:30 +0100
Asda announce major changes coming to every UK store
The report interviewed 3,000 customers and found that shoppers had three priorities.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:01:33 +0100
Fermanagh man's remand in custody for child sexual assault 'unfair', Judge rules
Despite strong police objections, a County Fermanagh man charged with sexually assaulting his ex-partner’s child, has been granted bail with a judge ruling it would be: “unfair to remand the accused in custody.”

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
The future plans of Lough Erne Landscape Partnership to be revealed at seminar
The Lough Erne Landscape Partnership has reflected on its work in Fermanagh as it undertakes a mid-term review.

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:53:31 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Practical driving test booking system reopens for all customers
The online booking system for practical driving tests has opened to all remaining customers today (May 10).

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Integrated Primary School raises over £2,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Walking around the world is no easy task but the pupils, staff, and parents at the Enniskillen Integrated Primary School made it look easy as they raised £2,660 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Sun, 09 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Kathryn Homes takes over Fermanagh care home Meadow View
ENNISKILLEN care home Meadow View Senior Living has been officially taken over by a new company to enhance "standards of care delivered".

Sun, 09 May 2021 12:10:34 +0100
12 insider hacks that could save you £300 a year shopping online
Personal finance experts have uncovered 12 hacks to save you money when shopping online.

Sun, 09 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Northern Ireland centenary: Fermanagh politicians look to the future
THE Centenary celebrations of the formation of Northern Ireland and the Partition of Ireland was one of the many casualties of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Sun, 09 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster: Enniskillen Castle illuminated to mark anniversary
ENNISKILLEN Castle was illuminated purple last Monday, April 26, to mark 35 years from the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster.

Sun, 09 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh road temporarily closed following collision
A road in Ballinamallard was temporarily closed on Saturday due to a road traffic collision.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
A historic home of faith that is also adapting to keep up with modern needs
WHILE the current Methodist church stands proudly at Darling Street, Enniskillen, this was not the site of the original chapel.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
More domiciliary care workers carers needed in Fermanagh
The home care sector in Fermanagh is under stress as a Western Trust media briefing revealed a major shortfall in domiciliary care workers in parts of Fermanagh.

Sat, 08 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh family raising awareness of Huntington's Disease
The wife of an Enniskillen man with a lesser-known terminal illness is speaking out to raise awareness of the disease which has greatly impacted both of their lives.

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:10:00 +0100
Enniskillen SWC: Painstakingly recording the rise and rise of a new campus
FOR two and a half years, one photographer has been keeping a close eye on the development of the new South West College (SWC) Erne Campus building.

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Littering in Fermanagh: Only 21 per cent of complaints result in fines
IN THE past three years in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area there has been 1,226 complaints of littering/fly-tipping, or illegal dumping, with 268 fixed penalty notices issued.

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Late Fermanagh man's family in call to support Cancer Research shop
THE mother, wife and son of the late Alex Wilson, who passed away from brain cancer earlier this year, are delivering some much needed donations to Enniskillen’s Cancer Research UK shop as it gets back to business following the easing of coronaviru...

Fri, 07 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Doctor to the stars and Fermanagh native Dr Patrick Treacy launches new book
A FERMANAGH-born surgeon has released his latest memoir.

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:28:09 +0100
Be prepared to pay over the odds if you're planning a holiday this summer
Pent-up demand and fewer aeroplanes in service mean that the cost of going abroad will increase in the coming weeks.

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: One place, two parts of a community, but far more than a single story
I remember watching a young Nigerian woman who gave a Ted talk broadcast on Youtube called ‘The danger of the single story’.

Fri, 07 May 2021 15:15:08 +0100
Covid-19 vaccination: 135,000 doses successfully administered
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has hit another milestone this week with the news that its vaccination teams have successfully administered its 135,000th dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fri, 07 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Arlene Foster: The rise and fall of leader turned on by her party at the end
ARLENE Foster’s tenure at the head of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) could not have started off any better. The Assembly elections in 2016, just months after she became leader, saw the DUP return 38 seats – a repeat of the party’s best-eve...



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