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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:03:59 +0100
Poundland launches school uniform outfit for just £5.50
Poundland said it hopes the new range can offer more value for money as families seek out back-to-school sales and deals.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:24:16 +0100
Facing into yet another school year with Covid-19
DESPITE the success of the vaccines’s roll-out, Covid-19 remains a burning issue, with Department of Health figures showing that the current rate of infection in Northern Ireland is significantly higher than in England, Scotland, Wales and the Repu...

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:16:07 +0100
Police in Fermanagh investigating discovery of body in van
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in a van on the Samsonagh Road in Boho early this morning, Tuesday, August 17.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:31:50 +0100
Belleek man, 33, to face trial for firearm offences
A Belleek man has been returned for trial to face two firearms charges.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:57:56 +0100
'Big jab weekend’ announced to help boost vaccination drive
A ‘Big Jab Weekend’ has been announced for this Saturday and Sunday, to give people even more opportunities to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:27:35 +0100
Fermanagh's Adrian Dunbar nominated for NTAs
The National Television Awards will see all three stars of Line Of Duty vie for the drama performance prize.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:55:37 +0100
Police dealing with incident on Fermanagh road
Police in Enniskillen have advised the public of a road closure in Fermanagh this morning, Tuesday, August 17.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:39:38 +0100
Fermanagh hospital's Emergency Department 'extremely busy' with 15 people waiting for beds
The Western Health and Social Care Trust is advising people to only attend the Emergency Department (ED) at the South West Acute Hospital if they have a "medical or mental health emergency" as the ED has been extremely busy this afternoon (Monday, Au...

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:28:33 +0100
Fermanagh man, 40, threatened to kill police officers 'stone dead'
A MAN who had fallen out with his brother before being arrested by police in Irvinestown has been convicted of several public order offences.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:27:35 +0100
Asda, lasminute.com and more offer incentives to get Covid vaccine
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:09:12 +0100
Lisnaskea man appears in court over historical child abuse charges
A LISNASKEA man has been returned to the Crown Court to face trial for a series of indecent assaults on women in the 1980s.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:41:10 +0100
Southern Trust declare Serious Adverse Incident over two-year-old's death
AFTER initial refusals to answer questions following the death of Ali-Jayden Doyle in Dungannon while on the Child Protection Register, it has been confirmed the Southern Health and Social Care Trust has declared a Serious Adverse Incident (SAI).

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:16:19 +0100
New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown despite vaccine rollout
Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:51:26 +0100
What people need are expert voices they can trust, not to be guilt-tripped over their vaccine take-up – or not
IN A discussion about the levels of uptake of the Covid vaccine on Radio Ulster’s Talkback on Tuesday, presenter Mark Carruthers pointed out that they’d received a number of calls from people who were wary of being injected.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Action Cancer Big Bus on its way to screen Derrygonnelly
Action Cancer’s Big Bus is set to come to Canon Maguire Park in Derrygonnelly on Wednesday, September 1 and Friday, September 24.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:39:48 +0100
Police warn public of rise of fake bank apps
POLICE are urging the public to be extra vigilant after a rise in recent reports of scammers using fake bank apps to con victims out of money.Reports have indicated that people have lost money after selling items on well-known online selling platform...

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Tractor run held in memory of late Fermanagh man Sean Montgomery
A MEMORIAL tractor run was held on August 1 in memory of the late ‘gentle giant’, Sean Montgomery, from Boleyhill, Lisnaskea.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Team effort makes hay while the sun shines ...
THE fields around Derryad, Lisnaskea were a hive of activity in the recent summer sun as man, woman and machine worked together to make hay.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
A-Levels: Students across Fermanagh receive results
On Tuesday morning (August 10), students across the district received their A-Level results which, for a second year, have been determined by teachers after this summer’s exams were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
How old circles and whirls help tell Fermanagh’s story
A FERMANAGH man is on a mission to uncover the “prehistoric story” in the county dating back thousands of years.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Murder accused seeks second post-mortem as bail hearing for mother adjourned
The mother of Ali Jayden Doyle, who is currently remanded in custody accused of perverting the course of justice around the child’s death, has had an application for bail adjourned at the High Court.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Ardhowen Theatre opens for first post pandemic show
THE first theatre production at the Ardhowen Theatre since the coronavirus pandemic broke out in early 2020 will take place next week. 'Curtains', a musical murder-mystery 'whodunnit', will be performed by Fermanagh Musical Theatre (FMT).

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Concerns on Enniskillen closure raised to Post Office
WITH only a number of weeks to go until the town centre post office in Enniskillen closes on August 27, many have grown concerned about a break in service for this essential part of society.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh walks/hikes: Castle Caldwell Forest - Castle Scenic Walk
THIS week’s walk of the week takes us to Castle Caldwell estate for the Castle Scenic Walk.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Resilience project showing the best of rural Fermanagh people
A PROJECT aimed at building resilience during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic is currently ongoing throughout rural communities in Fermanagh as they tell their stories of countryside resilience during lockdown, and reflect on past times and their ho...

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Hat’s one way for Fermanagh museum to create a ‘giant’ Twitter storm
THE Fermanagh County Museum at Enniskillen Castle caused quite the Twitter storm last Friday as it was part of ‘Giant Objects On Museums Day’, giving people the chance to see some of the artefacts on display in the museum, albeit in a slightly di...

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:18:52 +0100
Police searching for man unlawfully at large with Fermanagh links
Police are appealing for information to assist in locating 25 year old Mark Sheridan, who is currently unlawfully at large.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:26:38 +0100
Fermanagh man one step closer to judicial review into vaccine roll out
A LOCAL man with a rare genetic disorder has been successful in his fight to challenge the prioritisation of Northern Ireland's vaccination programme.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh charity sunflower field proving a huge hit
A MAGNIFICENT field of sunflowers is currently in bloom at Ashwoods, Enniskillen to raise money for charity.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:30:12 +0100
Police treating Enniskillen street preaching as hate incident
Police are treating the actions of street preachers in Enniskillen yesterday (Thursday) as a hate incident.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:10:00 +0100
Suspended sentence for Fermanagh man who drove faster than 100mph
A MAN who had his sentence deferred for a series of offences, including driving under the influence of drink and drugs during a car chase, has avoided prison.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:57:00 +0100
Fermanagh farmer racks up an impressive 50 year milestone
SILAGE contractors have been busy this summer filling silage pits and making bales for farmers around the country. But how many of them have been going back to the same farm for 50 years?

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:03:09 +0100
Western Trust to run Dedicated Vaccination Clinics for Pregnant Women
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has announced it is to set up special arrangements to accommodate pregnant women and those who have delivered in the last 6 weeks to allow them to take up their Covid-19 Vaccination as early as...

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:38:22 +0100
Fermanagh LGBT+ allies hold peaceful protest in Enniskillen
A GROUP of three young women held a peaceful protest in Enniskillen on Thursday over what they believe is ongoing hate speech on the Diamond in Enniskillen.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:40:12 +0100
One in 10 Covid patients caught virus in hospital during first wave
Researchers have called for possible reasons for variations between setting to be urgently looked at to help implement best practices.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:37:57 +0100
Manchester United and Liverpool voted best Premier League fans
Premier League fans who create the best atmosphere have been ranked from 1-20.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:05:00 +0100
Live & Local @ Lunchtime: Conor Phillips
LOCAL singer-songwriter Conor Phillips is the next to perform in Enniskillen town centre as part of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Live & Local @ Lunchtime series.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:48:44 +0100
Ryan McMenamin: Fermanagh manager steps down
The Impartial Reporter understands that Ryan McMenamin has stepped down as Fermanagh manager after two years in charge.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Royal Black Institution parade in Kesh
THE wet weather did not dampen spirits as crowds lined the streets of Kesh for this year’s Fermanagh Royal Black commemoration held last Saturday afternoon (August 7).

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
ERBC Junior Women’s 8 bow out at Henley
The Enniskillen Royal Boat Club Junior Women’s 8 bowed out of Henley Royal Regatta on Wednesday (yesterday) against an impressive Shrewsbury School on the opening day of competition.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:13:37 +0100
Covid-19: Changes to self-isolation rules agreed for Northern Ireland
Rules on self-isolation in Northern Ireland are to be relaxed, Stormont ministers have agreed.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Laytha and Pat McManus Band join Stendhal Festival line up
Two acts from Fermanagh will take to stages at Stendhal Festival this weekend as the popular festival returns for round two this summer following the success of its first festival post-lockdown back at the beginning of July.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Michelle O'Neill visits Enniskillen and meets with local reps
Fermanagh South Tyrone MLA Jemma Dolan welcomed Deputy First Minister, and Sinn Féin Vice President, Michelle O'Neill to Enniskillen during her recent visit to see first-hand a number of key developments in the town.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:32:24 +0100
GCSE results: Students continue to perform well in an exceptional year
Students from across the district received their GCSE results today (August 12), which were determined by teachers using their professional judgement using a range of evidence following the absence of exams due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:07:55 +0100
Main Fivemiletown to Enniskillen road blocked by fallen tree
The PSNI are asking motorists to seek alternative routes as a fallen tree has obstructed the Belfast road.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:11:06 +0100
Fermanagh flooding: Clean up continues in Belleek and Garrison
Cashel residents had to be evacuated from their homes after water damage on Saturday morning, during the weekend's adverse weather conditions.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:33:03 +0100
Firefighters from Fermanagh and Tyrone deal with hay shed fire
A fire at a hay shed on Wednesday took seven hours to deal with with five fire appliances at the scene.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney explores Fermanagh Lakelands in new series
AN UPCOMING episode of a new series following actor Siobhán McSweeney as she adventures around Northern Ireland will feature areas of Fermanagh, as the ‘Derry Girls’ star explores the lakeland county.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:23:54 +0100
Fermanagh man, 55, to face trial over alleged sex abuse
A 56-YEAR-OLD man has become the second person in Co. Fermanagh to be prosecuted for alleged historical sex abuse as part of a major investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0100
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