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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...

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:17:21 +0100
Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine: Blood clot symptoms to look out for
Under-40s will now be offered an alternative to the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as a precaution.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:04:26 +0100
Under-40s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca jab amid blood clot fears
The policy has previously applied to those under 30 but the age threshold has been raised.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Annoyance as many Fermanagh businesses still unable to open
There was frustration across Fermanagh on Friday (April 30) as a number of pubs, bars and restaurants that were set to reopen with outdoor space were told at the eleventh hour that their premises did not comply with the coronavirus restrictions.

Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Buttermarket Enniskillen: Repaving works start as retail reopens
Repaving of the courtyard in the Buttermarket, Enniskillen started this week – just four days after non-essential retail and outdoor hospitality businesses were permitted to reopen, leaving business owners in the area frustrated by the timing.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Investigation into alleged police murder bid closed
BBC Local Democracy has learned an investigation into the alleged attempted murder of a police officer at his Co. Fermanagh home last year has been quietly closed, and that a male arrested in the aftermath is no longer suspected of involvement.

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Jemma Dolan tables Assembly motion on Enniskillen bypass
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has tabled a debate in the Assembly calling on the Minister for Infrastructure to act upon the Enniskillen by-pass and the A4 upgrade.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:25:45 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Trial hears of efforts to revive mum of two
A murder trial heard on Thursday of the efforts to revive mum of two Lu Na McKinney whose lifeless body was dragged from the waters of Lower Lough Erne four years ago.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:22:06 +0100
Tesco warns Clubcard members ahead of May 31 deadline
Tesco has around 19 million Clubcard members across the UK.

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:51:46 +0100
NISRA latest stats show three new deaths in Northern Ireland
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that three deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week 24th April to 30th April 2021.

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:24:11 +0100
Fermanagh tourism: New initiative launched for Devenish Island
A NEW initiative to develop authentic, marketable experiences for Devenish Island as a tourism destination has been launched.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Sean Lynch pays tribute to man alleged to have shot Arlene Foster's father
A FERMANAGH South Tyrone MLA has paid tribute to an IRA volunteer who is accused by First Minister Arlene Foster of trying to kill her father.

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Artist Eimear Campbell has a free and atmospheric approach to landscapes
BELFAST-based Fermanagh artist Eimear Campbell has both photography skills and a way with a paintbrush.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:11:46 +0100
Three fatal fires recorded in Northern Ireland in eight days
NORTHERN Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) is appealing to anyone who has concerns about home fire safety to contact them, with the NIFRS move following the deaths of three people who tragically lost their lives in accidental fires over the ...

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Noelle speaks to artists about mental health as part of NI Mental Health Arts Festival
FERMANAGH artist and arts ambassador Noelle McAlinden is hosting a special edition of her new series, ‘The Art of Conversation’, as part of the upcoming NI Mental Health Arts Festival (NIMHAF).

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:35:05 +0100
India Covid-19 variant confirmed in Northern Ireland
The Department of Health has been notified by the Public Health Agency of seven confirmed cases of the VUI B.1.617.2 (India) Coronavirus variant in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:25:33 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: No new deaths recorded
In Thursday’s daily update from the Department of Health there were two new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC). It brings the total to 5,957.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:11:00 +0100
One man cut from vehicle and taken to hospital following crash in Fermanagh
One man had to be cut out of a vehicle and was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in the Tempo area on Wednesday (May 5).

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Retailers welcome reopening of business in Enniskillen
There was delight last Friday as retailers who sell non-essential goods were once again able to re-open.

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Live Here, Love Here grant scheme for communities returns
LIVE Here Love Here has announced the return of its small grants scheme in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:49:48 +0100
Darkness Into Light Lisnaskea: Supporters to take part in alternative sunrise event
THIS year, as people cannot gather together for the Oak Healthy Living Centre's usual Darkness Into Light fundraising and awareness event in Lisnaskea, organisers are asking all supporters to don their yellow t-shirts – old or new – and take p...

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:05:00 +0100
Enniskillen man returned for trial over a series of drugs charges
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been returned for trial on a series of drug charges.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:02:17 +0100
Every lockdown rule change you need to know before May 17
This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:59:49 +0100
Fermanagh man returned for trial as judge dismisses challenge over evidence
A COUNTY Fermanagh man accused of perverting the course of justice has been returned for trial, after a judge dismissed a challenge around some police evidence.

Wed, 05 May 2021 20:32:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's Impartial Reporter

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:17:02 +0100
The Impartial Reporter Archives 2001: What life is really like in Chernobyl area, 16 years on
FIVE of the Fermanagh people who welcomed Chernobyl children to their homes travelled to Belarus for a glimpse of life in the former Soviet state.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:14:41 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Anger over ‘unnecessary sackings’
WITH the examination season about to begin, the Trade Union at Fermanagh College of Further Education has threatened further industrial action to protest at what its sees at the ‘unnecessary sacking’ of four lecturers.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:11:09 +0100
McKinney murder trial: Accused blames himself, court hears
STEPHEN McKINNEY the man accused of murdering his wife on a boating holiday on Lough Erne as their two children slept, blames himself for her drowning his trial heard today (Wednesday).

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:50:22 +0100
Fermanagh: 100 Years Ago
Man arrested ‘on the run’

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:49:11 +0100
Fermanagh Line of Duty fans share their views on finale
There have been mixed reviews following the highly anticipated final episode of Line of Duty season six which aired on Sunday night (May 3).

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:18:14 +0100
McKinney murder trial: RNLI crew give evidence
The father of two accused of murdering his wife during a boating holiday at Lough Erne as their children slept was described on Wednesday at his trial as appearing wet, cold, shaking and in shock as the tragedy unfolded at Devenish Island in the e...

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:45:02 +0100
Coronavirus in Fermanagh and Omagh: Three new cases of virus
In Wednesday’s daily update from the Department of Health there were three new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC).

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:35:44 +0100
49 year old enters guilty pleas to theft charges
A 49-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded guilty to a number of theft charges.

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:29:44 +0100
Most popular working from home songs on Spotify revealed
Ed Sheeran, James Arthur and Billie Eilish are among the artists boosting productivity among Bits working from home.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:20:22 +0100
Fermanagh historical abuse: 85 year old appears in court
The first person to be charged regarding a series of historical child sexual abuse cases in County Fermanagh appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court today, Wednesday.

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh comic book writer nominated for prestigious international award
Paul Trimble from Enniskillen has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious Hugo Awards with his co-editors for their work on the online fanzine Journey Planet. The Hugo is considered to be the most important award in science fiction or fantasy...

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:01:45 +0100
Tesco promise changes to all UK stores amid shareholders pressure
The issue of a healthy food strategy was raised at Tesco’s 2020 AGM, ShareAction said, but the retailer refused to commit to making changes.

Tue, 04 May 2021 20:56:00 +0100
Strong demand as Aberdeen Angus bulls soar to 5,200gns
There was a strong demand for pedigree Aberdeen Angus bulls at the annual Native Breeds sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:17:11 +0100
Northern Ireland hospital visiting restrictions to be relaxed
VISITING restrictions for Northern Ireland’s hospitals and care homes are to be relaxed from this Friday, May 7.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:44:08 +0100
Impartial Reporter archives: Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:39:07 +0100
Explore a lost world of vintage work vehicles
CURIOSITY got the better of Gerry Ledwith at an auction more than 20 years ago, with the result that he became the owner of a collection of photographs of old-time lorries, some of which would have been a familiar sight on the roads of Fermanagh in t...

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:24:06 +0100
McKinney trial: One of first police officers on scene gives evidence
The trial of 44-year-old father of two, Stephen McKinney, accused of murdering his wife during an Easter family boating holiday on Lower Lough Erne, heard on Thursday her body was spotted close to their hire cruiser.

Tue, 04 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Arlene Foster calls for action over Enniskillen Southern By-Pass
FIRST Minister and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Arlene Foster has said she will be raising the concerns of local people about the lack of action from the Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, in relation to the Southern Bypass.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:26:31 +0100
Covid-19 in Fermanagh and Omagh: Latest data shows falling seven day case rate
The May Day Bank Holiday weekend saw 24 positive cases of Covid-19 recorded in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) area by the Department of Health.

Tue, 04 May 2021 12:34:00 +0100
New Covid-19 symptom could show you have have had the virus before
The professor explained that people with a “clear line” growing out of their nail may have had the virus before.



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