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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh community bids last farewell to Hazel Johnston
The dark, grey rainclouds that hung heavily over Enniskillen on Wednesday afternoon were reflective of the sadness felt across the Fermanagh community as Hazel Johnston – the late much-loved businesswoman, "the queen of Darling Street" – made her...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen Drama Festival to return with eight plays
AFTER being abruptly cut short in 2020 due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Enniskillen Drama Festival is back this year with eight plays from drama groups from across the island of Ireland.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel considers the BBC's challenges in a changing media landscape
Do your plans for this weekend include tuning in to any BBC programmes on television or radio?

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:20:00 +0000
Penalty points and £500 fine for driver with no insurance
A man who failed to stop at a police checkpoint has been convicted of driving without due care and attention, failing to stop for police, and having no insurance.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh publican welcomes 'beginning of the end' of Covid
A publican has said that Northern Ireland's new changes over Covid-19 rules is “hopefully the beginning of the end”.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:32:00 +0000
Digging into the hoops Fermanagh schools face to get funding
If you ever wondered why the school at the centre of your family’s life still hasn’t seen a new carpet for years, or why there’s still a drip in the science lab, then perhaps this edition of ‘Education Matters’ can help explain it.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:28:24 +0000
PSNI destroy large quantity of drugs seized in Fermanagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Support Team have destroyed a large amount of Class-A, Class-B and Class-C drugs, totalling 85kg in weight, with the drugs' destruction on February 16 coming less than six months since the team's last such drugs burn, whi...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:54:50 +0000
LIVE BLOG: Storm Eunice hits Fermanagh
A live blog as Storm Eunice hits Fermanagh

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:20:00 +0000
Fermanagh Year 14 students glad to be sitting A-Level exams
A-Level, AS-Level and GSCE examinations are planned to go ahead this summer after a two year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:18:48 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and Amazon: UK parcel firms ranked from best to worst
The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:09:13 +0000
Egg chairs from All Round Fun are back – but you’ll need to be quick
Egg chairs - also known as hanging egg chairs or hanging chairs - are among the top home decor trends of 2022.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000
Ivan Henry: Fermanagh businessman's heartbroken family pay tribute
The heartbroken family of the late Johnston ‘Ivan’ Henry have paid tribute to the highly-respected businessman, calling him a “wonderful human being”.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:50:00 +0000
Uninsured Belleek driver thought he was covered
A man who was stopped by police at a road traffic collision was not insured in the car he was driving, a court has heard.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:17:35 +0000
Prison sentence for Enniskillen man who punched elderly man to the ground
A man who hit a 74-year-old man, knocking him to the ground, has been handed a six-month prison sentence.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:43:48 +0000
Irish President highlights lack of progress on education integration in Northern Ireland
Irish president Michael D Higgins has expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress on integration of housing and education in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:20:15 +0000
Protest over rates to be held in Enniskillen at weekend
A protest is to be staged this weekend in Enniskillen in response to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's decision to raise the local district rate again this year.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Ardhowen in Enniskillen readies a diverse range of shows
The Ardhowen Theatre welcomes back Enniskillen Amateur Dramatic Society performing Neil Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite’ at 8pm on Thursday, February 17, Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:51:11 +0000
Have your say on reshaping the North’s adult social care
A public consultation has been launched by the Department of Health around reforms for adult social care in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:16:00 +0000
Enniskillen man spat at partner during domestic incident
A police officer who attended a property in Enniskillen due to a domestic incident was put in a headlock by a man while another was kicked, a court has heard.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:59:43 +0000
Neonatal unit staff crisis at SWAH detailed by Trust
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has said it has been unsuccessful in recruiting specialist neonatal nurses to work in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:19:02 +0000
Met Office warning: Storm Dudley causes chaos across the UK as Storm Eunice looms
The Met Office issued a danger to life” warning with strong winds of up to 90mph amid Storm Dudley.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:14:17 +0000
Suspended sentence for Fermanagh man who headbutted girlfriend
A man who headbutted his partner during a domestic incident and also assaulted two police officers has been given a suspended sentence.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:03:04 +0000
Coronavirus: All children aged five to 11 to be offered vaccine jabs
All children aged five to 11 in Northern Ireland are to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine jab, Minister for Health Robin Swann has confirmed.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:22:23 +0000
Fermanagh man who was having 'psychotic episode' given conditional discharge
A man who was said to be going through a "psychotic episode" in Lisnaskea has been given a chance by a judge despite "behaving appallingly".

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh in 1992: Public toilets ‘should be relocated at a different site’
THE public toilets at Nugent’s Entry in Enniskillen should not be refurbished, but relocated in a site more accessible for tourists, according to several business people in the area.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:59:00 +0000
Fermanagh in 2002: Tossing pancakes for charity
THE Brien household in Ballinamallard was a hive of activity from early morning on Shrove Tuesday as dozens of pancakes were tossed for charity.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh businessman Ivan Henry laid to rest
A highly regarded and well-known business figure was laid to rest on Tuesday.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:24:26 +0000
RNLI offers safety advice ahead of back-to-back storm warnings for Fermanagh
With the Met Office predicting disruptive weather this week due to back-to-back storms, the RNLI has urged the public to be careful at the coast and around the inland waterways.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:48:00 +0000
Fermanagh in 1922: Great alarm as IRA invade Fermanagh
ENNISKILLEN has had its first thrill of armed operations by the IRA.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:45:00 +0000
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:36:50 +0000
Tyrone man remanded in custody on multiple drugs and firearms charges
A 26-year-old County Tyrone man has been remanded in custody charged with multiple offences relating to the alleged possession of drugs, firearms and criminal property.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Conference to be held with focus on Erne fishing
A conference is to be held later this month on the future of fishing on the Erne.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:55:05 +0000
Free Covid testing 'to be scrapped next week' under government plans - what we know
It means people may need to pay for Covid testing in the near future.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:50:41 +0000
Met Office weather warnings: Storm Dudley sparks 'danger to life' warning
Meanwhile, Storm Eunice is predicted to bring heavy rain and possible snowfalls on high ground from the Midlands northwards.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:56:41 +0000
New WhatsApp update: Facebook feature 'under development' - what we know
Meta-owned WhatsApp has started testing an early version of the feature on the beta version of the app.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:41:06 +0000
Best air fryers from Ninja, Tefal and Breville and more for all budgets
Ideal for people trying to consume less calories, air fryers simulate deep frying without submerging food in oil.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
New exhibition by Aoife Ward opens at Strule Arts Centre
‘Eight Hours of What We Will’, a new conceptual sculpture exhibition by award-winning Dublin-born artist, Aoife Ward, opens in Strule Arts Centre Gallery today Thursday, February 3 at 7pm.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:16:39 +0000
Fermanagh van driver was swerving over road as he approached police checkpoint
A Belcoo man who drove through a police checkpoint and reached speeds of 75mph while drink-driving has been disqualified from driving.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:11:37 +0000
Fermanagh man kneed woman in groin during assault
A man who stole a games console, sandals and a speaker from a house and also caused significant damages has been given a four-month prison sentence at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:47:13 +0000
Fermanagh and Omagh: Rates agreement for 2022/2023 revealed
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council agreed its budget and set the District Rate for 2022/2023 at a Special Council Meeting held virtually and livestreamed via the Council’s YouTube channel on Monday, February 14.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:32:53 +0000
One man taken to hospital following Dromore crash
One man was taken to hospital following a crash on the outskirts of Dromore, Co. Tyrone on Monday evening.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Obituary: Mr. William Norman Dundas
Mr. William Norman Dundas

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:21:15 +0000
Prince Andrew settlement: Virginia Giuffre agrees to 'settlement in principle'
The Duke of York has faced a civil sex case trial after a US judge dismissed a motion by Andrew’s legal team to have the lawsuit thrown out.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:43:11 +0000
UK weather: Met Office issue 'disturbed' warning amid Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice
The storms will bring strong spells of wind and possibly snow to the UK this week.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:42:25 +0000
Snow Moon 2022: When you can see February full moon tomorrow
Will we be able to catch a glimpse of the Snow Moon in the UK this year? What we know.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:24:19 +0000
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland removes Covid-19 rules
All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in Northern Ireland are to be lifted and replaced by guidance from February 15, the Health Minister has said.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:13:52 +0000
Road closed in both directions following crash In Dromore
The Drumlish Road, Dromore is currently closed in both directions following a crash this evening.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:40:30 +0000
Appeal for information on Enniskillen thefts on tonight's episode of Crime NI
In tonight's episode of Crime NI, which airs on BBC One NI at 10.35pm, police are appealing for information on thefts at two businesses in Enniskillen.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh acts to join Sister Sledge at Stendhal festival
Two Fermanagh acts will be joining R&B legends, Sister Sledge this summer at Stendhal as organisers announce a first set of performers for this year’s festival.



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