A Fermanagh secondary school Principal has said that the Northern Ireland Executive and the Public Health Agency (PHA) have “missed a step” by not Covid vaccinating 12- to 17-year-olds with parental consent over the summer.

For 17 months, the full-time firefighters usually based out of Enniskillen Fire Station have been co-located in Omagh.

Links between arson attacks on cars in Tamlaght are being investigated by police.

THE family of the late Margaret Greene were overwhelmed with the support shown to them following a memorial tractor run held in her memory in Kinawley last Sunday afternoon.

A meeting between a GP surgery in Lisnaskea, which is under severe pressure, and local politicians has been described as “productive” and it is hoped there will be further engagement in the future to make progress on the issues faced.

A LEADING anti-fracking campaigner from Fermanagh was one of the speakers at an Extinction Rebellion demonstration held outside the Department of Infrastructure in Belfast last week.

SDLP Councillor Garbhan McPhillips has welcomed an announcement from SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon of a £325,000 bridge-strengthening upgrade for the Galloon Bridge in Newtownbutler.

A MEMORIAL bike run in memory of two popular Fermanagh bikers was held on Saturday, August 29, heading from the Donagh Bar in Donagh to the Lough Bawn Bar in Killeshandra, Co. Cavan.

It WILL be some time before there is any return to normality as hospital services deal with the knock-on effect of the latest wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Assistant Medical Director at the South West Acute Hospital.

Despite the conditions not being the best for fishing, the 41st Lough Melvin Open was deemed a success by Garrison Lough Melvin Anglers Association Chairman, Terry McGovern.

A 78-year-old man has been returned for trial on multiple historic sexual offences against a female child, some of which date back 45 years.

IT WAS the end of an era on Tuesday as two of Enniskillen’s best-known fashion retailers turned the key in their long-established business for the final time.

So the Jamie Bryson/Jim Allister bandwagon rolled into Enniskillen last week to lead a loyalist protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol, aka the Irish Sea Border.

The JCVI is not recommending mass vaccination of children aged between 12 and 15.

There has been condemnation of anti-social behaviour in Tempo over the Bank Holiday weekend.

The family of a much-loved Fermanagh woman who died suddenly in February are holding a fundraiser this weekend to raise funds for British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland (BHF NI).

Ryanair has announced a flash sale on flights from a selection of its airports across the UK.

FERMANAGH plays an important role in the recently published memoir. ‘Did ye hear Mammy Died?’ by author Séamus O’Reilly.

WITH up to 30 million participants from 50 countries joining in more than 70,000 events, the annual programme of European Heritage Days (known in Northern Ireland as ‘European Heritage Open Days’, or EHOD) is the most widely attended public event...

The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has organised further Vaccine clinics for Pregnant Women.

Famous Fermanagh actor Adrian Dunbar has dedicated his GQ Men of the Year awards win to his 89-year-old mother who has beaten coronavirus.

THE brand-new £30 million South West College campus welcomed its first students through the doors on Wednesday morning.

Lidl beat out Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Sainsbury’s for affordability.

Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has today announced the roll out of Phase 2 of the part-time 20mph speed limit schemes at 106 schools across Northern Ireland.

The award winning Celtic Soul return to the theatre on Saturday 28 August with their definitive tribute to Van Morrison.

This afternoon (Thursday September 2), agencies and local anglers are working to clean up what is believed to be a large-scale fish kill in a Fermanagh river.

100 deaths have been recorded in the Fermanagh and Omagh District by The Department of Health since the Coronavirus pandemic began in March, 2020, with six of these deaths occurring in the past week alone.

One day before the return of students to school, the Education Authority (EA) released a statement informing the people of Fermanagh and Tyrone of bus routes that will not operate from Wednesday, September 1.

AT THE weekly sheep sale in Ulster Farmers Mart on Wednesday, August 18, another large entry of 1,300 sheep met a strong trade, with quality in abundance.

A charge of assaulting an elderly man which occurred as part of a dispute between neighbours has been admitted just ahead of a contest being heard.

Making the headlines in this week's Impartial Reporter.

At Enniskillen Guardians on Tuesday, with Mr. Geddis presiding, a middle-aged man from Enniskillen, who was recently admitted to the House, was brought before the Board.

PARENTS of Collegiate Grammar School girls have been given a mandate from the Fermanagh public to stop the proposed merger with Portora Royal School.

THE Erne Vintage Car Club’s annual parade attracted one of the largest crowds ever last Friday night.

Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of an 84 year old man in Dromore, County Tyrone.

The supermarket loyalty programme was first launched in 1995 and attracted nearly five million customers in the first year.

A number of driving charges from an alleged incident at the Ballygawley Roundabout almost two years ago are to be contested.

The mother of tragic toddler Ali-Jayden Doyle has been granted High Court bail but cannot be released until an approved address is found, the location of which will be kept secret.Jade Dempsey (24) formerly with an address in County Tyrone is charged...

In February is was announced the cost of the annual TV Licence fee would increase from £157.50 to £159 from April 1 2021.

SOUTH West College was recently announced as one of seven programme partners on a new initiative designed to increase access to public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) in a bid to encourage reduced carbon emissions.

Michael Kerr, the man who brought Enniskillen Rangers back to the top table in Junior football in the province, has resigned from his position as manager, the club announced today Tuesday.

A MAN who was caught driving without insurance or a driving licence twice in the space of a month has been given a suspended sentence.

IN 1980, an Enniskillen man made history by becoming the first person to win a civil case for torture against the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC).

Renewable Engine, a €6.1M INTERREG VA-funded cross-Border research and innovation programme, led by South West College, has been announced as a finalist at this year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards.

Police in Fermanagh have issued an appeal for a missing man.

Reports of anti-social behaviour in Tempo are being investigted by police.

THE Aisling Centre is organising a Cuilcagh Mountain Dawn Trek to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2021, taking place on Saturday, September 11 at 7am.

A NUMBER of local business owners met with Finance Minister Conor Murphy during his visit to Enniskillen last week.

A MOBILE Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Derrylin last week has been hailed as a huge success, with exceptionally high numbers of young people acting on the call to get their jab.