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Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh principal welcomes clarity on GCSE and A-Level grading
A principal in Enniskillen has welcomed changes to the GCSE and A- Level classifications in light of the continued Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:07:52 +0000Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more: latest rules on cash payments
Major supermarket retailers have issued an update on payment methods.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Owner of Fermanagh care home set for rebrand
RESIDENTIAL, dementia and nursing care provider Runwood Homes, the owner of a number of care homes across Northern Ireland – including Meadow View Senior Living in Enniskillen – is rebranding, The Impartial Reporter understands.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:25:01 +0000Fermanagh nature reserve closed due to land slip
A popular Fermanagh nature reserve is currently closed to the public following a land slip.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000Fermanagh and Omagh councillors pay tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
ALL the main parties sitting on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have paid tribute to the late Captain Sir Tom Moore on his passing – with the exception of Sinn Fein.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:40:00 +0000Fermanagh man charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis
A 19-year-old man is facing charges of drug possession and resisting police.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:00:15 +0000Enniskillen man stabbed in Dublin attack
An Enniskillen man is recovering in hospital in Dublin after being stabbed several times in a brutal attack.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000Fermanagh's Adrian Dunbar travels coast to coast in new Channel 5 travel series
Adrian Dunbar’s Coastal Ireland, a two-part series where the Enniskillen actor reconnects with his roots as he travels the wild and rugged west and north coasts of Ireland, airs on Thursday, February 4 at 8pm on Channel 5. The series was produced b...
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:20:29 +0000Coronavirus: Pandemic payment agreed for students
Almost 40,000 students studying in Northern Ireland will receive a £500 Covid Disruption Payment, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:21:53 +0000Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Lowest cases in NI recorded for third day
There were 14 positive Covid-19 cases reported in Fermanagh and Omagh Council area on the Department of Health's daily update today, Thursday.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:26:30 +0000GPs warn of Covid-19 symptoms you may not know about
The NHS focus on three key symptoms but doctors have urged officials to add other symptoms to the official list.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:59:19 +0000Police in Fermanagh and Omagh issue appeal for missing man
POLICE have issued a public appeal about a missing man who has not been seen since Tuesday.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:10:07 +0000Brexit: "Northern Ireland Protocol cannot work and must be replaced"
Brexit’s contentious Northern Ireland Protocol “cannot work”, and must be replaced, First Minister Arlene Foster has said.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:15:41 +0000Netflix announce new TV series and Films coming in February
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for February, with more still to come throughout the month.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:37:09 +0000VIDEO: Making the headlines in Fermanagh this week
In this week's Impartial Reporter
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:38:15 +0000Western Trust Chief Executive announces retirement
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Chief Executive Dr. Anne Kilgallen has announced her plan to retire this summer.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:49:07 +0000Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Positive cases continue to fall
The effects of the Covid-19 lockdown are well and truly being seen in the latest figures from the Department of Health on Wednesday.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:56:07 +0000Fermanagh roads re-opened following clean-up of animal waste spillage
Roads in the Lisnaskea area have now been re-opened following the clean-up of a spillage of animal waste which occurred on Monday (February 1).
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:47:32 +0000Fermanagh man who breached bail remanded in custody
A 36-YEAR-OLD man who breached his bail conditions as well as Covid-19 restrictions has been remanded in custody.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000Lidl Northern Ireland on the hunt for kids with bags of style to design new recycled shopping bags
LIDL Northern Ireland is calling on budding young artists across the region to unleash their inner Picasso and create an eye-catching design to feature on the retailer’s brand-new reusable shopping bags, made from 100 per cent recycled plastic.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:09:05 +0000Tougher penalties in place for mobile phone use while driving
Legislation brought forward by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to increase penalty points and fines for those using a hand-held mobile phone while driving comes into effect today (3 February 2021) for all motorists in Northern Ireland.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:45:00 +0000Bail refused for man who allegedly tried to strangle partner
A 33-year-old man has been remanded in custody after a judge refused to grant him bail following an alleged domestic violence incident at a house in Enniskillen.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:21:00 +0000Obituary: Mrs. Elizabeth Bolton
THERE has been widespread sadness following the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Bolton.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:29:00 +0000Irish natural honey full of 'powerful' antioxidants
WHEN we are shopping for our groceries, we will no doubt walk down the aisles which offer a wide range of jams, conserves and honey – but what type of honey do you buy?
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:18:35 +0000Fermanagh roads closed for clean up of animal waste spillage
Roads in the Lisnaskea area have been closed due to the spillage of animal waste which requires "specialist environmental health expertise to deal with the clean-up".
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000Newcastle-based Fermanagh singer writes about the impact of bullying in emotional new song
FERMANAGH singer-songwriter Jozef Michael Rigo has recently released his deeply personal and emotional second single.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:47:56 +0000Charlotte Johnston, one of Fermanagh's oldest residents laid to rest
One of Fermanagh's oldest residents has been laid to rest this afternoon (Tuesday).
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:45:29 +0000NISRA data reveals record number of alcohol specific deaths in Northern Ireland
Latest figures published by NISRA show that the number of alcohol-specific deaths in 2019 was the highest on record, with 336 of the 15,758 registered deaths being due to alcohol-specific causes.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:26:01 +0000Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Three more deaths reported
There were another three death related to Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health today (Tuesday), bringing the death toll here to 79.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:56:53 +0000Coronavirus: Schools to assess GCSE and A-level grades
Schools will determine pupils’ GCSE and A-level grades in Northern Ireland, it has been announced.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:16:00 +0000Why local honey stands out for taste
Reports: Brian Donaldson
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:14:46 +0000Coronavirus in Fermanagh: Vaccination booking line for 65-69 year-olds now open
A telephone booking line for vaccination appointments has now been introduced for those unable to use the online system.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:43:21 +0000Fermanagh man in court on alleged child sexual assault charges
A Fermanagh man is set to face trial in relation to a number of charges of sexual activity with a child.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh artist's motivator is 'the want for constant progression'
ARTIST Jordan Breen is from Enniskillen but is currently studying a degree in Graphic Design in Liverpool.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:12:25 +0000Judge slams 'outrageous' case amid claims of lies and false allegations
Tensions were high in Enniskillen Courthouse on Monday as claims of lies and false allegations were put to both the defendant and the injured party involved in a contest.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:11:00 +0000Fermanagh in days gone by with The Impartial Reporter
Take a walk through the pages of The Impartial Reporter archives and see what was making the news at the time.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:47:00 +0000Farmers could be left behind due to Brexit
CONCERNS have been raised that farmers and rural communities in Fermanagh could be left behind as the implementation of the EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) begins in the Republic of Ireland.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:47:45 +0000Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Further deaths over weekend
Weekend brings further coronavirus deaths across Fermanagh and Omagh
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000Fermanagh choir raise over £1,200 for Enniskillen Foodbank with virtual concert
Caritas mixed voice choir has raised a total of £1,256.63 for the Enniskillen Foodbank from their virtual Christmas concert.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:54:05 +0000Arlene Foster accuses PM of ‘dereliction of duty’ on NI Protocol
Northern Ireland’s First Minister wants the Brexit arrangements governing Irish Sea trade with Great Britain binned.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000Mother and Baby Homes in Northern Ireland: Investigation announced
AN INDEPENDENT investigation into Mother and Baby homes in Northern Ireland will be carried out, the Executive has agreed.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:48:39 +0000Probation and Restraining Orders issued following campaign of harassment
A 36-year-old woman has been given a three year Probation Order, and placed under a Restraining Order for 10 years for a campaign of harassment against her father-in-law.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:29:49 +0000All TopShop stores set to close as Asos complete takeover
Asos told investors on Monday morning that it will take on around 300 employees as part of the deal, which will not include any of the brands’ stores.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:15:00 +0000Border poll: ‘Majority of people in NI favour vote soon’
A POLL carried out by LucidTalk for The Sunday Times has shown that the majority of people surveyed would be in favour of a referendum on a United Ireland in the next five years.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0000Dog fouling in Fermanagh: Concerns raised by residents of village
CONCERNS have been raised by members of public in Derrygonnelly regarding persistent dog fouling in the village.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:34:44 +0000Coronavirus: Police warning over 'eligible' vaccine scam
Police have issued a warning over a phishing text message scam circulating telling people that they are "eligible" for the Covid 19 vaccination.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:50:00 +0000Brexit blame game kicks off at Fermanagh and Omagh Council meeting
Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have traded political blows after receiving an update around Brexit, with the Northern Ireland Protocol taking centre stage.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Coronavirus: Fermanagh businessman thankful for healthcare staff who ‘saved his life’
A WELL-KNOWN Enniskillen businessman has spoken very highly of the healthcare staff at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) who he believes saved his life after he was diagnosed with double pneumonia and Covid-19.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000PICTURES: Sale at Clogher Mart
A LARGE entry of quality sheep resulted in a terrific trade at the first special sale of breeding stock hosted by Clogher Mart on Tuesday evening, January 19.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000Fermanagh musicians awarded BBC NI and Arts Council NI Young Musicians’ Platform Award
TWO Fermanagh musicians have been awarded the Young Musicians’ Platform Award, supported by National Lottery funding through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and BBC Northern Ireland.