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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:59:14 +0100
Government to discuss selling channel 4 in major change to British television
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced the would be looking into the move on Wednesday.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Kindness Post Box helps build relationships between Model School and County Care Home
The popular kindness post box has been journeying around Fermanagh since it's conception a few months ago.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:38:17 +0100
Government 'looking at' changing quarantine rules for international travel
Matt Hancock confirmed the change would allow fully vaccinated Brits to travel to amber and red list countries with no quarantine.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:33:46 +0100
Enniskillen man returned for trial at the Crown Court
AN ENNISKILLEN man who allegedly wounded another male has been returned for trial at the Crown Court.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Impartial Explorer: Stamps of approval for a century of history
Born in Portadown in 1835, British Diplomat Sir Robert Hart became Inspector General of China’s Maritime Customs Service during the Qing Dynasty.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:57:48 +0100
Fermanagh woman caught travelling at 100mph
A WOMAN who was detected driving 40mph over the speed limit has avoided a driving disqualification.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:44:34 +0100
New community facility launched in Magheraveely
Magheraveely Community Development Association hosted a small Covid-friendly gathering last Friday (June 18) to launch their newest facility 'The Sunshine Cabin'.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:21:36 +0100
Fermanagh man pleads guilty to drugs, driving charges
A LISBELLAW man has entered guilty pleas to a raft of drug and driving offences.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:00:03 +0100
Why your Android may warn you of an 'emergency' today
The emergency alerts will be sent to some Android devices on Tuesday 22 June between 1pm and 2pm.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:28:56 +0100
Walk in memory of late Tyrone social worker who died of Covid-19
THE family of the late Nuala McLaughlin, who passed away last year following a battle with Covid-19, have arranged a 5k walk in memory of the late social worker.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:15:21 +0100
Downing Street 'planning pensions raid to pay for pandemic'
The plans come as Downing Street and the Treasury are debating how to pay for the spike in public spending during the pandemic.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:20:00 +0100
Fermanagh Musical Theatre to stage summer production of 'Curtains'
FERMANAGH Musical Theatre (FMT) recently announced the cast of its upcoming musical, ‘Curtains’, as the local theatre company plans for its first live post-lockdown production in August.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:30:26 +0100
Suspended sentence for Fermanagh man who is on self-destructive path
A KESH man has been warned his liberty is "hanging by a thread" after he received a suspended sentence for driving and public order offences.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:26:33 +0100
Diversions in place in Enniskillen due to roadworks
Diversions are currently in place in Enniskillen town centre as roadworks began this morning (June 21) at the upper end of the Queen Elizabeth Road where it meets Belmore Street by the Clinton Centre.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:15:00 +0100
MLAs debate changes to licensing laws in Northern Ireland
NIGHT outs in Fermanagh could change if new licensing laws are made law by the Northern Ireland Executive.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:03:54 +0100
RNLI helps four people after boat runs aground in Fermanagh
ENNISKILLEN RNLI came to the aid of two adults and two children after a cruiser they were onboard ran aground north of Tully Bay in Co. Fermanagh during harsh weather yesterday (Sunday, June 20).

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Arlene Foster closes the circle with final duties in Fermanagh
IT WAS fitting that one of Arlene Foster’s final engagements as First Minister was on her home turf.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:58:17 +0100
Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit and YouTube share important information with users
Facebook and Instagram are not involved in the Government partnership.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh estate agency going strong 50 years on
ONE of the most well-known estate agencies in the area is celebrating 50 years of business.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Queen's Birthday Honours: John Burrell recognised for work in Fivemiletown
FORMER Fivemiletown High School principal John Burrell has been awarded an MBE for his services to the community of Fivemiletown as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Royal Boat Club receive Clubmark NI accreditation
Enniskillen Royal Boat Club have recently been Clubmark NI accredited and Billie-Jo Irwin from Fermanagh and Omagh District council visited the Boat Club last week to present them with their certificate on behalf of Sport NI.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:48:18 +0100
Drugs seized in Fermanagh following local concerns
A quantity of Class B drugs were seized in Newtownbutler on Saturday, June 19 after concerns were raised by members of the community.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Queen's Birthday Honours: Breege McCusker, BEM
A LOCAL historian who is to receive a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to World War II History in County Fermanagh says it is a "huge honour and privilege" to be recognised in The Queen's Birthday Honours.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Health Minster pays tribute to Grant as he raises £14,000 for local charities
HEALTH Minister Robin Swann has paid tribute to Fermanagh man Grant Weir on his remarkable fundraising efforts, which saw £14,000 raised for two local causes.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Family mourns caring Corina after sudden passing
“ALWAYS happy” is how the brother of the late Corina Leavey described his “friendly and caring” older sister who passed away unexpectedly, leaving her family and friends in shock.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Talking Newspaper volunteers collect Queen’s Award honour
AT A special ceremony hosted at Fermanagh House in Enniskillen on Thursday, June 10, the Fermanagh Talking Newspaper Association (FTNA) was presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award a voluntary group can receive i...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh health centre to meet with local reps to put issues ‘into context’
A DOCTOR at Maple Healthcare in Lisnaskea has said the surgery, along with representatives from the Health and Social Care Board and the British Medical Association, will meet with local councillors to put into perspective the challenges facing the h...

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Mannok launch a five-year partnership with school
A NEW Partnership in Sustainability Programme was launched on Wednesday between Mannok and Mount Lourdes Grammar School as part of the company’s wider Educational Programme.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:30:42 +0100
‘Significant’ damage caused to Tyrone pub
Police are appealing for information after a "significant" amount of damage was caused to a pub in Fintona last night (June 18).

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:10:00 +0100
‘Intimidating’ graffiti at property in Fermanagh
Police are appealing for information following a report of "intimidating graffiti" at a property in Kinawley.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh walks/hikes: Carrigan Forest - Lough Formal Walk
THIS week’s walk of the week takes us to Carrigan Forest’s Lough Formal Walk.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Birthday Honours: Major (Ret'd) John 'Jack' Dunlop
MAJOR (Ret'd) John Marshall (Jack) Dunlop has been awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to cross-Border peace building and the community in Co. Fermanagh.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Arlene Foster hosts final engagements in Fermanagh
IN HER final engagement in Fermanagh as First Minister, Arlene Foster launched a new foundation that will help to tackle mental health and physical vitality in Fermanagh.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
This could be why your hay fever is so much worse this year
The nurse advisor for Allergy UK has revealed why many of us are suffering particularly badly with hay fever this year.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh schoolgirl ‘heartbroken’ school place is denied due to date of birth
A PARENT of a girl who missed out on her place at Mount Lourdes due to the month she was born has described how “heartbroken” her daughter was when she found out.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Susan Cooper remembered as a determined, loving woman
THE family of the late Susan Cooper have paid tribute to a beloved sister who was known for her determined nature.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh community urged to help men with mental health care
WITH this week being Men's Health Week (from June 14-20), The Impartial Reporter spoke to Nicholas May – a sessional psychotherapist in the Aisling Centre, Enniskillen on the topic of men's mental health, and his thoughts on how we as a community c...

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Vets issue urgent warning to dog owners over deadly parasite
A survey from Elanco Animal Health indicates that 42% of dog owners are not aware of what lungworm is or how it can infect dogs.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
The most popular baby names of 2021 revealed
This year's list has a mixture of traditionally popular names, as well as several new entries.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
36C heatwave could hit UK in July amid several mini heatwaves
The British summer is not quite over yet with weather forecasters expecting several heatwaves in July.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Millions of school leavers plan to turn their back on university amid pandemic
As a result of the pandemic and the impact this had on education, 40 per cent have been rethinking their future plans.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:29:03 +0100
Denzil McDaniel: The queen, a knight, the court jester and what really happened with Covid
AS THE Queen sat in the palace in her 70th year on the throne, she cast her eye across all corners of her kingdom to consider on whom she would bestow an honour.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Queen's Birthday Honours: Florence Willis BEM
BELLANALECK woman Florence Willis has received a BEM for her services to local government, with the modest woman telling this paper she had a great shock when she received news of her honour.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:48:58 +0100
McKinney Murder Trial: Lu Na's mother had 'no worries' about daughter mental or physical heath
THE mother of Lu Na McKinney, the mother of two whose husband is accused of murdering her during a family boating holiday at Lough Erne, a charge to which he pleads not guilty, has described her daughter as being "very happy" and that she'd no worrie...

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:23:34 +0100
Derry Girls star to explore Fermanagh for new travel series
Siobhán McSweeney, who plays ‘Sister Michael’ in Channel 4's popular comedy show, ‘Derry Girls’, is to explore the Fermanagh Lakelands as part of a new travel series.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Royal Mail customers fume over 'shameful' ban for employees
A Royal Mail spokesperson has spoken out over the decision explaining how road safety is the top priority.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Enniskillen Integrated Primary School: First sod cut in new extension
IT WAS an exciting day in Enniskillen yesterday as the first sod on the new £6 million extension for Enniskillen Integrated Primary School (IPS) was cut.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:17:47 +0100
Fermanagh man who assaulted police at the SWAH jailed for six months
A MAN who became aggressive and made threatening comments to emergency services staff when he was being treated in hospital has been given a six-month prison sentence.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Common drugs used by NHS recalled amid ‘increased cancer risk’
Products containing Losartan or Irbesartan have been recalled, as they could be contaminated by a substance which increases the risk of cancer. 

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:50:34 +0100
Coronavirus: Return of live music delayed over concerns of Delta variant
Live music will not return on June 21 as previously hoped following the Executive's decision yesterday (June 17) not to ratify the indicative dates provided for future relaxations after concerns over the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19.



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