Police in Fermanagh are appealing for witnesses to an assault that occurred at a commercial premises in Enniskillen town centre on Sunday afternoon (February 27).

The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers of five per cent from April 1. The proposed new rates are as follows.

he new prices will be introduced across all Tesco stores from Monday (28 February).

The deadline is looming for Jet2 customers who wish to change their booking without paying an admin fee.

The Fermanagh Senior hurlers enjoyed a night of celebration at Mahon’s Hotel on Saturday as they received their Lory Meagher Cup winners medals following their victory in the competition last season.

Attendees of this year's Novena of Hope at The Graan Monastery, Enniskillen, which begins on March 5, and will continue twice daily until March 14, will be encouraged to "refocus, renew and remember" during the 10 days of devotional prayer.

Members of Enniskillen Motor Club presented a cheque for £1,000 to members of the Homestart Lakeland group as their nominated charity for 2021.

South West College (SWC) has been recognised by The Queen for becoming an outstanding leader in environmental sustainability, by winning a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education 2020/2022.

THERE were plenty of smiles and good cheer last Saturday evening as the annual Fermanagh Harriers Hunt Ball took place in the Killyhevlin Hotel.

A 14-year-old student, who became addicted to alcohol as a coping mechanism for depression and attempted to take her own life, has spoken out about her struggles in the hope of helping others her age who may have been going through the same experienc...

The Western Health and Social Care Trust have reaffirmed their commitment to neonatal and maternity services in South West Acute Hospital.

On Sunday evening, overlooking the River Erne and with the late winter Fermanagh sun setting over Enniskillen, the 2nd Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (2 R Irish) laid their Colours to rest at the Inniskilling Museum within the grounds of Enniskil...

JOE Mahon donned colourful garb as he dressed up as a bishop at Mahon’s Hotel in Irvinestown recently, where the hotelier extraordinaire and master purveyor of the occasional memorable tall tale or two welcomed lovers of line-dancing for a wedding ...

In the presence of their family and friends, Nikita Eastham married Mark Domer on June 5 last at Magheracross Parish Church, Ballinamallard.

The latest proposed pay offer from employers and the Department of Education does “not acknowledge the contribution teachers are making”, according to Belleek woman Marie O’Shea, Chairperson of the Irish National Teachers’s Organisation’s (...

A Fermanagh resident was left feeling scared and helpless after a wild animal broke into his house causing physical damage to his property and personal distress.

The change could affect thousands of Iceland customers.

Fermanagh politicians have been united this week in their calls for Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to do more in regards to flooding in Boho.

The Rotary Club of Enniskillen recently hosted one of the seven regional finals of the Rotary Youth Leadership Development Competition, with two successful candidates receiving places on a team-building trip to Belfast and Dublin.

When Tony Blair’s New Labour swept to power in the 1997 UK General Election, the biggest-selling British daily newspaper’s headline the next day was “It was the Sun wot won it” with the Rupert Murdoch paper unashamedly claiming credit for inf...

The full line-up for Live at the Castle has now been announced with a great variety of entertainment from local performers to international acts scheduled to perform at Enniskillen Castle over seven days this March.

As Boris Johnson sets an end date in place for isolation for those who test positive with coronavirus, a Fermanagh GP has urged people to take a cautious approach.

Research by Jura Wathces has revealed the Lough Erne golf course is one of the most Instagrammable courses in the UK.

On Thursday, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) published a report on excess mortality and Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland up to December 2021.

Members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council have voted to write back to the Minister of Finance, Conor Murphy, after he indicated the issue of free school meals is a matter for the Minister for Education, Michelle McElveen, to whom members agreed...

Enniskillen BID is asking local businesses to vote yes and support another five-year plan for the Business Improvement District (BID).

“She was our queen”, said the heartbroken daughter of the late “kind and generous” Enniskillen businesswoman Hazel Johnston, as she paid tribute to her inspirational mother.

WHILE the weekend’s rotten weather left people across Fermanagh and far beyond huddling indoors away from the violent winds and drifting sheets of icy rain, hail, sleet and snow, plenty of The Impartial Reader’s loyal readers were happy to dash o...

Both supermarket chains will be offering a full refund to consumers as the products are recalled from the shelves.

Industry experts have warned people across the UK can expect to pay as much as £1.60 per litre in the near future.

The Highway Code warns pedestrians have priority over vehicles when they cross the road.

Customers who joined the mobile network before 29 October 2020 will see bills rise by 7.8%.

Images and videos from the conflict have caused outrage across the globe as world leaders pledge their support to Ukraine.

Councils across the UK are now starting to confirm how much residents will see their bills increase by.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy is encouraging businesses who have not yet taken up the opportunity to apply for the Omicron Hospitality Payment to do so before the scheme closes at 11.59pm on Friday, March 4.

Omagh and Fintona Methodist Circuit are delighted to be hosting Gospel Fest Goes West on Saturday, February 26 at 7.30pm, in The Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. This is the seventh year of Omagh and Fintona Methodist Circuit is preparing to host ‘Gospel...

PRESIDENT of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress on integration of housing and education in Northern Ireland whilst on a two-day visit to County Fermanagh.

KAREN Hughes, of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS), was delighted to announce that entries are now open for Balmoral Show 2022, which in partnership with Ulster Bank will return to Balmoral Park this year from Wednesday, May 11 to Saturday...

THE latest data from the Department of Health released yesterday, Wednesday, February 23 has recorded one further coronavirus related death in the Fermanagh and Omagh District in past seven days, bringing the Council area’s Covid-19 death toll to 1...

As Storm Franklin ravaged through the county on Sunday afternoon into Monday morning, many Fermanagh residents experienced power cuts, with one household left without electricity for 20 hours.

Due to severe weather in Fermanagh this morning (Thursday, February 24), following overnight snow and more expected throughout the day, one school in the area has closed and another has asked certain year groups not to come in.

Russia is the world’s second-largest oil producer and is a major supplier to Europe.

The Tummery Road, Dromore is currently closed following a two vehicle road traffic collision.

World Book Day is held on Thursday, March 3 - here are some amazing costume ideas for your little ones.

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A man has been fined at Enniskillen Magistrates Court after he was convicted of improper use of communications.

FARMERS who indiscriminately dispose of animal carcases have been severely criticised by a public health official.

TWO members of the local cardiac support group met with Health Minister Bairbre de Brin to present a petition asking for better services for cardiac patients.

A TERRIBLE tragedy took place at Clones railway station on Saturday evening on the arrival there of the Down (Dundalk) train at 5.45.

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