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Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:06:24 +0100
Progress made on Dernawilt bus stop issue
A BUS stop where schoolchildren get off a bus before having to cross the road to get picked up has come one step closer to getting a new pick-up and set-down area.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:23:55 +0100
Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme to go live in July
A vaccine international certification scheme will go live in Northern Ireland by – or before – July 19, the Department of Health has announced.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:57:43 +0100
Sexual assault accused remanded in custody after breaching bail
A FERMANAGH man has been remanded in custody after he breached his bail conditions last weekend.

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Family grateful for fundraiser in memory of late baby Freya
A COUPLE who lost their baby girl 11 weeks after she was born are grateful for the support they’ve received following her passing, and are overwhelmed by the neighbours who fundraised for two important causes in her memory.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:35:00 +0100
Minister visits Fivemiletown library ahead of £1.5m work starting
COMMUNITIES Minister Deirdre Hargey visited Fivemiletown Library last Tuesday in advance of work to build a new library on the existing site at Main Street.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:35:00 +0100
Work for Devenish Paths project commences in Enniskillen
WORK has commenced on the development of a 5km (approximate distance) looped route path in the Devenish area of Enniskillen to facilitate shared use for walking, running and cycling.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Fleadhfest Fermanagh 2021 to go virtual this weekend
Roslea Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and the Fermanagh Comhaltas County Board are delighted to launch the Fermanagh Fleadhfest 2021 online production which will be available on Facebook from 3pm on Friday, June 25.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Costcutter in Enniskillen set to close
Costcutter on The Diamond in Enniskillen town centre is closing in August, with a “large English multiple” expected to take up the lease of the premises at Townhall Street in October or November.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:50:00 +0100
Western Trust resource launched to help mental health in young people
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) has launched a new resource aimed at encouraging young people to support their own wellbeing, entitled ‘Young Person’s Mental Health – A Guide’.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:10:43 +0100
Following a contested charge, Fermanagh man found guilty of using his phone whilst driving
A MAN who denied he was using his mobile phone whilst driving home has been found guilty of the charge at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:38:40 +0100
Junk food TV adverts to be banned before 9pm amid obesity crisis
Adverts will be subject to heavier online restrictions and a 9pm television watershed from the end of next year.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:02:52 +0100
Lough Erne Resort, Fermanagh to feature in UTV series
From fears over the lives of staff and customers, to the devastating financial impact of the lockdowns, the next episode of UTV’s current affairs programme, ‘Up Close’, looks at how Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector is navigating its way ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:16:47 +0100
14 holiday destinations that could be added to green list TODAY
Today will be the second review since international travel resumed on May 17 amid reports of a shake up to the travel system.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:02:44 +0100
Fine for Cavan driver with expired insurance
A COUNTY Cavan man has been handed a fine and penalty points after he was detected driving with no insurance.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:28:35 +0100
Brits warned of 'inevitable' food shortage in UK supermarkets
A shortage of workers in harvesting, manufacturing and HGV drivers means many suppliers are struggling to stock shelves.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:23:11 +0100
Fermanagh in 1991: Seven-year-old celebrity for her art
A LACK schoolgirl has become a bit of a celebrity among her classmates after winning a Province-wide art competition.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:20:56 +0100
Fermanagh in 2001: New role for Rachel in summer theatre course
NOT every young actor who auditions for the National Youth Theatre can be guaranteed a place. In fact, out of the 3,000 to 4,000 applications annually, only 180 of the best get t go on the prestigious summer drama course.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:19:02 +0100
Fermanagh in 1921: Things in General and Nothing in Particular
THE BLACKLION SHOOTING

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:29:47 +0100
Memories: Fermanagh down through the years
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:57:28 +0100
Enniskillen man fined £250 for breaching Covid rules
AN ENNISKILLEN man has been fined for breaching Coronavirus regulations.The court heard that on February 6, police attended a party at a house in Derrychara.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:42:15 +0100
Tyrone farmer sentenced for breach of environmental regulations
A COUNTY Tyrone farmer was sentenced at Omagh Magistrates’ Court for two offences under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:39:32 +0100
New 'Delta Plus' Covid-19 variant detected in the UK
Public Health England has confirmed 169 cases of the new strain have been detected since the first positive case was identified on May 21.

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
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
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
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...



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