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Sun, 13 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Energy bills to increase 14 times faster than wages with calls to raise Universal Credit
The union organisation estimated that record high energy prices could wipe out the entire value of pay rises this year.

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Baby names 2022: Boys and Girls names set to be popular this year
Research from Baby Centre shows parents are set to ditch well-known monikers as less traditional names have made the top lists this year.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:37:38 +0000
Witness appeal: ‘Near miss’ incident in Fermanagh village
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have observed a "near miss" incident in Ballinamallard, Co. Fermanagh.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across Fermanagh
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will one again be taking place across Fermanagh on March 17.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Fermanagh councillors slam Stormont over response to call for enquiry into Covid care home deaths
A Stormont Minister’s response to a Motion supporting the Commissioner for Older People’s call for a public inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 in care homes has been slammed by those who brought the matter to the Fermanagh and Omagh District C...

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Line of Duty: How to watch exclusive AC-12 reunion
LINE of Duty fans will be able to watch an exclusive AC-12 reunion – available ONLY to our subscribers.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Enniskillen family retire from chip shop business in Fermanagh
Last weekend, Hillview Park in Enniskillen was abuzz with people as faithful customers of ‘Gaby’s Chip Van’ queued up to enjoy a last fish supper, battered sausage or curry chip from the popular takeaway as Patricia and Gaby Traynor served the ...

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Young Fermanagh readers dress up as their favourite book characters for World Book Day
AVID young readers were happy to start a new chapter of fun last Thursday, March 3, when they joined in World Book Day.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Netflix 'secret' codes that could help you find 'hidden' TV shows and films
Netflix remains the most popular in the UK providing a hub of our favourite TV and films.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Waitrose, Tesco, and Aldi share 'important safety warning' with UK shoppers
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Latest fuel prices UK: 12 tips to make your fuel last longer
In response to the rising cost of filling up your tank, car finance platform CarFinance24/7 has shared 12 tips to make your fuel go further.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
IMC Enniskillen unveils new cinema experience
IMC Enniskillen unveiled its latest upgrade on February 15 by opening its LUXX Galactic treatment to its resident cinema audience.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:30:00 +0000
Denzil McDaniel: Faced with the suffering of war, we learn about our own humanity… or lack of it
There are people who look at the current world crisis and consider it to be part of a Biblical prophesy of the “end times”.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:20:23 +0000
Line of Duty: Exclusive video access to AC-12 reunion
ACTOR Martin Compston is reuniting with his Line of Duty colleagues for a spectacular one-off event next week in aid of a hospice close to his heart – and we are giving our subscribers EXCLUSIVE access to the show.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:02:30 +0000
Forthill Park: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council confirms reopening date
After being closed for almost a year as conservation works to Cole's Monument were undertaken, along with improvement works to paths, Forthill Park in Enniskillen will finally reopen its gates to the public on Monday (March 14).

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Cost to replace lakeside lighting revealed as £35k
Following on from concerns raised by members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council around lighting along the Broadmeadow pathway, the costs of repairs and replacement have been revealed after it emerged the previously installed system was not water...

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:15:17 +0000
Special guest for Fermanagh Garden Society meeting
The next monthly meeting of Fermanagh Garden Society (FGS), which will be the final one of the season, will welcome special guest Mary Keenan, the editor of The Irish Garden magazine.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
John Woods: Family pay tribute to Fermanagh man with 'a big heart'
The heartbroken family of the late John Woods who died tragically on Friday following a collision with a lorry in Lisnaskea has paid tribute to a man with a “big heart but a quiet presence”.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
War in Ukraine: Fermanagh photographer documents refugee crisis
Last week, Enniskillen photographer Ronan McGrade travelled to the Poland-Ukraine border to document the surging refugee crisis there, with two million people now having fled Ukraine – Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War 2.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:40:54 +0000
New Covid variant: Deltracron symptoms and what we know
The World Health Organisation has warned of the spread of a new Covid variant that combines Delta and Omicron as cases internationally continue to decline.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:45:58 +0000
How you can open your home to Ukranian refugees under new visas
The Government will ask the British public to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing war amid continuing criticism of its response to the refugee crisis.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:47:55 +0000
Jet2 suspends flights to Poland amid war in Ukraine
Two weekly flights to Krakow usually operate from Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle airports, plus four from Manchester.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:47:44 +0000
Electric Picnic line-up includes Arctic Monkeys and Tame Impala - How to get tickets
With the line-up for Electric Picnic announced, here's how you can get tickets for the 2022 event

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:48:04 +0000
Appeal for witnesses following assault in Fermanagh
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault in the Main Street area of Ballinamallard.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:10:51 +0000
One person arrested following seizure of drugs in Fermanagh
Police in Fermanagh made an arrest following the seizure of a quantity of suspected Class A and Class B drugs following the stop and search of a vehicle in Tempo.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Live at the Castle festival to kick off this weekend in Enniskillen
Live at the Castle – a festival extravaganza set in the picturesque surroundings of Enniskillen Castle – is to start tomorrow night (March 11) with ‘I Am A Raver’, hosted by Bad Boy, featuring six top DJS including DJ Rankin, DJ Cammy and Gar...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
£1,600 donated to help support the RNLI
Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI was delighted to receive a donation of £1,600 from 'Dips n Hips' by means of an event held at Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Integrated Education Bill plan saw Fermanagh South Tyrone MLAs divided
The Integrated Education Bill saw divided opinion amongst Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLAs ahead of its subsequent approval yesterday, Wednesday, March 9.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Teachers approve action for a new pay campaign
TEACHERS have voted a resounding ‘yes’ in favour of a campaign which will see INTO members lead a six-week ‘Pay Campaign’ across Northern Ireland following the rejection of a pay deal which has been described as "inadequate and insulting".

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:01:29 +0000
Investigation into fraud in Enniskillen under way
Police in Fermanagh are appealing for help in identifying two individuals in relation to an investigation into an alleged fraud at a commercial premises in Enniskillen.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Encouraging attendance virtually and in-person at this year's Novena of Hope
The Novena of Hope is now well under way at The Graan Monastery, Enniskillen, with organisers encouraged by the strong attendance in person and virtually.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:56:17 +0000
Enniskillen crash: One person taken to hospital
One person was taken to hospital following a three-vehicle road traffic collision (RTC) in Enniskillen this morning (March 10).

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:29:02 +0000
Three vehicles involved in crash on Fermanagh road
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision involving three vehicles in Enniskillen this morning (March 10).

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:04:40 +0000
War in Ukraine: Fermanagh fuel prices soar
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, a ripple effect can be felt across the world – and right here in Fermanagh, the most noticeable ripple effect is the huge rise in the cost of living, most notably through the rise in the cost of fuel.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:21:49 +0000
Fermanagh's league game against Louth moved to Sunday
Fermanagh's NFL Division Three game against Louth, which was originally scheduled for Saturday night at 7pm in Brewster Park, has been moved to Sunday at 3.30pm following a request from Fermanagh for the game to be changed.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:24:54 +0000
Asda's 65p tin foil could cut the cost of heating bills
The Ofgem price cap will rise by 54% from 1 April to £1,971, adding huge costs to monthly bills for millions of families.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:55:28 +0000
Santander to raise interest on 123 Current Accounts from March 28
The change will commence from March 28 when customers will see a change to their current account.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:57:36 +0000
Fermanagh man, 18, facing arson charges is granted bail
A man who has been charged with arson has been granted bail.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:42:00 +0000
Fermanagh in 2002: Novice rowers have a lucky escape in strong currents
A NOVICE rowing crew from Trinity College had a lucky escape from the fast-flowing waters under Enniskillen’s West Bridge on Saturday, when they were rescued by a police team after their boat snapped in half during the Erne Head of the River.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:41:00 +0000
Fermanagh in 1992: New boat named after late rower
ALMOST 70 people attended a special ceremony at Portora Royal School when a new racing boat was named in memory of a young oarsman who died in a car accident last December.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:37:01 +0000
Three car crash on Fermanagh road
A road in Fermanagh has been cleared following a three car crash in Enniskillen, it had been blocked to traffic following a crash.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:40:00 +0000
Enniskillen shirks its duty in the provision of B Specials
THE NUMBERS of the special police, Class B, have now so increased that the men will not be asked to sit up more than one night in the week.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Photography art work is a part of who I am, says Tara
Photographer Tara Smyth is originally from South Africa but has lived in Omagh for the past 19 years.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:33:00 +0000
A walk down memory lane in Fermanagh
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:23:00 +0000
CAFRE open week online for those interested in wide selection of courses
CAFRE's open week will be online next week with those interested in courses in agriculture, food, equine and horticulture invited to take part.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Obituary: Mr. Kenneth Alfred Betty
Widespread sadness has been expressed following the death of Mr. Kenneth Alfred Betty on February 14, 2022.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:21:00 +0000
Preserving native bees exciting project for the future
"February has always been my least favourite month of the year and it has not disappointed so far!" says Ethel Irvine of Fermanagh Beekeepers' Association in her latest monthly report.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:26:28 +0000
HMRC issue urgent tax fraud scam warning to customers across the UK
HMRC is aware that criminals are attempting to obtain customers’ Government Gateway logins and other personal details

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:42:00 +0000
Farming: Leatherjacket problem discussed in webinar
AgriSearch are hosting a webinar on Thursday evening next, March 10 at 8pm to highlight the issue that leatherjackets pose for Northern Ireland grassland farmers.



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