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Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:25:50 +0100
People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued Indian variant update
The Indian variant is now believed to be dominant in the UK.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:23:23 +0100
Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays until 1 July
Jet2 has now called for “openness and transparency” on Covid-19 data in the wake of the changes.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:01:00 +0100
Arlene Foster walks out of Poots ratification
IT HAS been a week of turmoil for the DUP since Edwin Poots was ratified as the new party leader last Thursday.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Adrian Dunbar plays himself in BBC series, ‘Inside No. 9’
Enniskillen native Adrian Dunbar is playing himself as a cast member of a new crime drama as he stars in the recent instalment of BBC series, ‘Inside No. 9’.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Light Operatic to host 'The Show Must Go On'
IN A sign of normality returning post Covid-19, Enniskillen Light Operatic (ELO) will be hosting auditions for this year’s production at the weekend for its 2021 production, ‘The Show Must Go On’.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:52:26 +0100
Portugal to be removed from travel green list
A number of changes to international country travel lists have been announced this afternoon following the first detailed review by the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:53:44 +0100
PSNI deal with speeding motorists following local complaints
Police conducting speed checks in Lisbellaw dealt with several speeding motorists today, Thursday.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:13:55 +0100
Aldi, Tesco and Asda - UK's cheapest supermarket revealed
Its latest win means the supermarket has maintained an unbeaten record since it was first included as a ‘guest retailer’ in the Grocer 33 in 2014.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:55:22 +0100
Kevin Lunney tells court of having letters QIH carved into his chest
Kevin Lunney’s abductors told him “so you remember why you’re here” as they carved the letters QIH into his chest, he has told the Special Criminal Court.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman celebrates her 100th birthday with family
HELENA Graham was all smiles as she celebrated her 100th birthday in the company of her family at the County Care Home in Enniskillen last Friday, May 28.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:55:38 +0100
Kevin Lunney blood samples found in car linked to his abduction, court told
Blood samples belonging to Kevin Lunney were found at a premises and in a vehicle linked to his abduction and assault, the Special Criminal Court has heard.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:17:43 +0100
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland's only Covid ICU patient in SWAH
The only Covid-19 patient in Intensive Care in Northern Ireland is in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:59:37 +0100
McKinney Murder trial: Lu Na was looking for a separation
A MOTHER of two allegedly murdered by her controlling husband at Lough Erne because he couldn't face the prospect of her divorcing him had consulted a family law solicitor about a separation, a court heard on Wednesday

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:44:51 +0100
Enniskillen RNLI brings drifting boat to safety
Enniskillen RNLI were tasked to a report of a boat drifting in the area of Castle Caldwell to safety on Monday evening, (31 May).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Parking enforcement in Fermanagh back to pre-lockdown levels
PARKING Enforcement teams have been deployed at pre-lockdown levels since Tuesday, June 1, to help keep roads and streets safe and ensure that traffic is flowing.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:50:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Hovercraft flies through her tests
A HOVERCRAFT completed by the engineering students at Fermanagh College of Further Education has passed her initial tests with flying colours.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:30:00 +0100
The Impartial Reporter in 1921: Several RIC members shot dead in ambushes
FIVE members of the Royal Irish Constabulary were murdered by rebels during the weekend, one of the victims being killed in an ambush at Greencastle in the Omagh District.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:50:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: Thousands enjoy a lovely flower festival in Derrylin
THE Flower Festival organised by the Church of Ireland parish in Derrylin proved a major success.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:30:00 +0100
A look back at Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Irish language TV series films at Enniskillen Castle
FILMING for a new Irish language TV series recently took place at Enniskillen Castle Museums.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:31:24 +0100
Enniskillen residents left without water following burst water main
AROUND 10 properties were left without water this morning (Wednesday, June 2) following a burst water main in the Queen Elizabeth Road area of Enniskillen.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:03:00 +0100
Nathan Carter apologises after breach of Covid-19 regulations
POPULAR Country music star Nathan Carter has confirmed that police attended his home last Friday night (May 28) after his family, visiting from Liverpool, had organised a barbecue for his 31st birthday which they believed was "within the current C...

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Runners make donation to Fermanagh charities after challenge
A team of runners have raised a total of £12,924 for two Fermanagh charities that provide mental health support.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:59:14 +0100
Court can hear case of men accused of Kevin Lunney assault, judges rule
Judges at the Special Criminal Court trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning Quinn Industrial Holdings executive Kevin Lunney have dismissed an argument that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the case.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen anti-abortion protest causes anger and upset
A WOMAN who had come into Enniskillen to do her weekly shopping has spoken of her anger at the sight that welcomed her in the town centre last Saturday.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:01:53 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Council: First DUP chair 'honoured' to take post
“I look forward to working with you all over the next year in a positive and constructive manner”

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Shining a light on Huntington's Disease with Enniskillen Castle illumination
ENNISKILLEN Castle was illuminated in colour on the evening of Saturday, May 15, along with 15 other sites across Northern Ireland, to “shine a light” on Huntington’s Disease (HD) for HD Awareness Month and to highlight Huntington’s Disease A...

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:11:54 +0100
Twelfth of July 2021: Parades will go ahead
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has confirmed that the Twelfth of July will take place this summer.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:58:43 +0100
5 tips for treating, soothing and healing your sunburn
Sunseekers flocked to parks and beaches to enjoy the sunny weather across the UK over Bank Holiday weekend.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh people and organisations on shortlist
Individuals and organisations from Fermanagh have made the shortlist of the Open College Network (OCN) Learning Endeavour Awards 2021, due to take place online on June 2.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Erection of flags in Enniskillen leads to more heated debate on issue
THERE has been widespread commentary following the sudden erection of many Union Jack flags, Ulster banners and Northern Ireland Centenary flags in and around Enniskillen.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:40:00 +0100
Drinks between friends in Enniskillen ended with an assault
DRINKS between friends turned sour and ended up with an oven and back door being damaged and an assault, a court has heard.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Trust’s grant award to Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary
The Fermanagh Trust has awarded Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary in Ballinamallard a grant which will aid renovations of their facilities.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:49:56 +0100
Fermanagh PSNI involved in weekend car chase
Police in Fermanagh took part in a pursuit that ended up with a car crashing into a hedge.

Mon, 31 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Dendetric Cell therapy: Tanya donates 10,000 to cancer fight
A FERMANAGH woman has expressed a deep zest for life following her use of an experimental cancer treatment to fight her own illness.

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
New Trustees join Aisling Centre, Enniskillen
THE Aisling Centre in Enniskillen has welcomed three new charity Trustees to its Board of Directors.

Mon, 31 May 2021 09:46:05 +0100
Fermanagh house party leads to almost £4,000 worth of fines
At least 50 people were present at a house party in Lisbellaw last Friday night, May 28, in which almost £4,000 worth of fines were issued.

Sun, 30 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council buys Bronze Age sword for €7,500
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has confirmed the purchase at auction of a rare Irish Bronze Age sword (c. 1,000-800BC) that was found in the 1950s in Co. Fermanagh and was recently put up for sale at auction in Dublin.

Sun, 30 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Ballinamallard minister completes running challenge for cancer charity
A BALLINAMALLARD minister has completed a unique half marathon around his home village, raising more than £1,000 for Prostate Cancer UK and marking his 60th birthday in the process.

Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Irvinestown Royal British Legion mark centenary of organisation's formation
AT 9AM on Saturday, May 15 – the exact time that the Royal British Legion (RBL) was formed 100 years ago at the Cenotaph in London – a small number of members of the Irvinestown branch of the Royal British Legion assembled by the war graves in Ir...

Sun, 30 May 2021 09:39:42 +0100
McDonald's announce amazing deals on popular items this half term
School’s out but the McDonald’s offers are in!

Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh journalist takes on key role at GB News
With the creation of a new news channel set to be launched next month, one Fermanagh journalist is ready to play his part in making sure it is as successful as possible.

Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to popular Fermanagh resident Aidan
The community of Coa has been deeply saddened by the passing of one of the area’s most popular residents.

Sat, 29 May 2021 18:20:19 +0100
VIDEO: Fermanagh manager McMenamin delighted as they progress to semi-finals
Fermanagh manager Ryan McMenamin talks to Gareth Cauldwell after his side's draw with Longford earned them a place in the Division Three semi-finals where they will play Offaly.

Sat, 29 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Lakeland Forum opens new sensory room
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has installed a Sensory Room in the Lakeland Forum as part of its commitment to making its services as inclusive as possible.

Sat, 29 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Greater access to playparks in Irvinestown should be looked at says councillor
CALLS have been made for playparks to be better distributed across Irvinestown to make them more accessible to families.

Sat, 29 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Council: Rural affairs sub-committee’s relegation threat sparks fury
A COUNCILLOR who championed the establishment of a Rural Affairs sub-committee within Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has demanded legal advice after it emerged the agreed membership cannot proceed.

Sat, 29 May 2021 13:25:00 +0100
Driving ban for Fermanagh man with defective tyres
A MAN caught twice by police with defectives tyres that were so worn the wire was beginning to show has ended up with a driving ban.

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Walk of the week: Bellanaleck Loughshore Walk
THIS week’s walk of the week takes us to Bellanaleck’s Loughshore Walk. This walking trail not only leads you through woodland and grassland, but also takes you by the shores of the River Erne, showcasing the biodiversity of this area of Fermanag...



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