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Fri, 20 May 2022 09:55:27 +0100
Jury discharged in former ‘strongman’ historic sexual abuse trial
The jury in for the case of a former ‘strongman’ in preparation for trial on historic sexual abuse allegations, some of which date back over 46 years, has been discharged just one day after it was sworn in.

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Ciarán McMenamin pays tribute to late mother Anne
Anne McMenamin loved to dance. It was a passion that was ignited from a young age and continued through into the latter years of her life.

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Western Trust abortion service to recommence in matter of months
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) has confirmed that it is working to restore the Early Medical Abortion (EMA) service in the coming months.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:57 +0100
Police in Fermanagh at scene of sudden death
A body has been recovered today (Thursday) from Lough Erne, the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:00:00 +0100
15-year-old girl charged with burglary of an Enniskillen bar released on unconditional bail
A 15-year-old girl accused of burgling a bar in County Fermanagh is to be released on unconditional bail, a High Court judge ordered today.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:26:16 +0100
Ulster Bank to close Tyrone branch
In a further blow to the community of the Clogher Valley area it has been annouced that a second bank is to close in the area, leaving the area without a bank.

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:38:00 +0100
Five-year driving ban and fine for man who took his father’s car without permission
A report of an abandoned car in Magheraveely has led to a man being banned from driving for five years.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:15:10 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Covid-19 updates to go weekly
Covid-19 related data will no longer be provided daily by The Department of Health (DOH).

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
SWAH colleagues to honour nurse Anne's memory with walk
A walk to mark the first anniversary of the passing of a neo-natal nurse will take place this weekend.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:26:55 +0100
Fermanagh Sinn Féin Councillor set to be replaced in shock move
The Impartial Reporter understands there is due to be a shake up in the Sinn Féin team in Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC), as Siobhán Currie is due to be replaced by a former councillor.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh Feis: Celebrating 60 years
This summer marks 60 years since the first of the revived Fermanagh Feis which ran on June 23, 1962. To celebrate the milestone, a Civic Reception was hosted by the Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Errol Thompson on Monday, May 16 at the...

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh artist's Enniskillen fisherman mural at Crowes Nest
The Enniskillen fisherman mural – which stands three stories tall with a majestic brown trout as the focal point – has been the talk of the town ever since it was painted on the rear wall of The Crowes Nest by talented local artist, Kevin McHugh,...

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:49:46 +0100
Attempted murder charges against two men withdrawn
Two men charged with attempted murder following an incident at a house in Donagh have had these charges withdrawn.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:22:05 +0100
Danske Bank to close Fivemiletown branch
It was confirmed last Friday that Danske Bank is to close one of their local branches.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:31:31 +0100
Jubilee: Royals charmed Fermanagh on second visit, in 2002
From February through to August during her Golden Jubilee year in 2002, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh travelled throughout the UK and the world.

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:50:00 +0100
Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you
This year has seen a whole host of household of price increases costing your family hundreds or even thousands of pounds extra per year.

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:18:59 +0100
Top Trumps releases Platinum Jubilee card game perfect to play on the Bank Holiday weekend
The new regal pack comes with 30 beautifully presented cards showing iconic moments from across Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign.

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:56:03 +0100
Jury discharged in Enniskillen murder trial
A senior Judge today (Wednesday) discharged a jury presiding over a murder trial involving the death of 18-year-old John Paul McDonagh.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:59:43 +0100
Fermanagh crash: Two-vehicle crash involving lorry
Two vehicles, including a lorry, were involved in a crash on a rural Fermanagh road this morning.​

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Netflix considers major change to programming to win back subscribers
The news comes after the streaming giant revealed that it had lost more subscribers than it gained for the first time in a decade.

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:00:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:02:36 +0100
Tesco issues urgent two week warning to Tesco Clubcard customers in May
Tesco Clubcard users have been issued a two week warning with vouchers set to expire on May 31st.

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:16:57 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: Enniskillen maid’s letter found in the street sent to the police
THE following letter, picked up in the streets of Enniskillen, has been sent to us for publication. Certain portions are deleted for obvious reasons.

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:40:25 +0100
Fermanagh in 2002: Alpacas swap the mountains of Peru for Fermanagh
COULD it be something to do with the climate change? Or will they become the only paying animals on farms? The landscape around Church Hill is beginning to change to a more exotic type of animal, more commonly associated with the southern hemisphere ...

Tue, 17 May 2022 17:37:15 +0100
Drink driver was bringing friend home when stopped
A man who drove his friend home after drinking only held a provisional driving licence, a court has heard.

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:10:03 +0100
Enniskillen woman became irate with police following arrest
A woman who became irate with police officers following her arrest has been convicted of being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol in her breath and disorderly behaviour.

Tue, 17 May 2022 16:00:00 +0100
UK weather: Met Office reveals when hot weather will return with 27C heatwave predicted
Meteorologists have predicted when the warm weather will return with the UK set for a 27C mini heatwave.

Tue, 17 May 2022 10:48:11 +0100
McDonald's announces major change affecting 800 restaurants across the UK
200 McDonald’s sites across the UK will receive a revamp in 2022 with the chain rolling out the new design to 800 branches.

Tue, 17 May 2022 10:46:22 +0100
What are the symptoms of Monkeypox? Cases spread in UK as health experts issue warning
“We are particularly urging men who are gay and bisexual to be aware of any unusual rashes or lesions."

Tue, 17 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Sara O'Kane explores underground Fermanagh tonight on UTV
The cave system below Fermanagh will be the subject of a programme airing on television tonight.

Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Cancellation policies for TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and more amid 'chaos' at UK airports
The situation this week was described as “absolute chaos” and “manic” by travellers.

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:39:44 +0100
Decathlon launches flash sale including a paddleboard with £50 off
Decathlon has launched a flash sale including a range of sports clothing, equipment and accessories.

Mon, 16 May 2022 20:00:00 +0100
PICTURE SPECIAL: The Fermanagh South Tyrone Assembly election count
THE Impartial Reporter photographer John McVitty was on hand to capture the sights as the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election count reached its conclusion for the Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA hopefuls. Here, we share some of them and other figu...

Mon, 16 May 2022 17:01:54 +0100
Translink strike suspended following talks
The Translink bus strike that was due to start tomorrow (Tuesday) has been suspended, following last-ditch talks.

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:25:31 +0100
Fermanagh weather: Yellow weather warning issued
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office for areas of Northern Ireland including County Fermanagh.

Mon, 16 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh care group starts distributing donated logs
Bags of logs donated by a local business to a local organisation have been delivered.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Kesh Bridge: Praise as funding finally secured to fix bridge
Politicians have welcomed the announcement that £200,000 of funding has been secured to fix Kesh Bridge.

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:29:13 +0100
South West College to celebrate unsung Fermanagh heroes
As South West College’s flagship Erne Campus reaches another milestone, the end of its first academic year, the management team are inviting members of the local community in Enniskillen and the surrounding areas to nominate friends, family members...

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:25:24 +0100
Ryanair warns UK holidaymakers over summer holiday price hikes and airport delays
Ryanair reported narrowed annual underlying losses of 355 million euros (£302 million) for the year to March 13.

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:55:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Council seeking assurances on meaningful engagement with Trust
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is to write to the Chief Executive of the Western Trust seeking assurances of “meaningful engagement” with the Health and Social Care Subcommittee after members expressed concerns that this has been diminishin...

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:25:44 +0100
M&S colour-changing peonies on sale now – how to get yours
M&S is selling colour-changing pink peonies and customers are raving about them.

Sun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Line of Duty star on his new role as GAA club ambassador
‘Line of Duty’ star and Fermanagh man Adrian Dunbar was on hand on Friday evening to launch the Enniskillen Gaels development plan as the newly selected club ambassador.

Sun, 15 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Assembly Election 2022: Voting wave sees three local SF MLAs get safely across the line
The message coming from the three returning Sinn Féin MLAs following last week’s Assembly elections is they are ready to get back to work.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh woman to climb mountains to raise funds for mental health charity
A Fermanagh women will climb Cuilcagh Boardwalk seven times before conquering Slieve Donard to raise funds for a leading mental health charity.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh South Tyrone: DUP delighted as Erskine returned
Returning DUP MLA for Fermanagh South Tyrone, Deborah Erskine began her acceptance speech by stating “Arlene Foster should be here today for re-election.”

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Florence Court: Enniskillen Rotary Club donate trees
The woodlands of Florence Court have been given a new lease of life following the recent addition of trees donated by the Rotary Club of Enniskillen.

Sun, 15 May 2022 09:57:00 +0100
Fermanagh landmark works under budget and get award nod
Remedial works carried out to stabilise Necarne Castle have come in under budget and have been nominated for a prestigious award. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Director of Community, Health and Leisure John Boyle provided members with an u...

Sun, 15 May 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Assembly Elections 2022: Unsuccessful candidates mull over positives from their bids
While there could only be five chosen out of the 16 candidates who put their name forward for the Assembly Election in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, there were some who fared better than others, but failed to get elected.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Cycling in Fermanagh:‘Forget about speed, and just go out for a spin and enjoy!’
Continuing our irregular series about cycling, Ciarán Flaherty talks to a local cyclist about life on two wheels, why they like cycling, and what advice they may have for others thinking of taking up cycling.

Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh people urged to seek help if facing money worries
Mental Health Awareness Week is currently under way until this Sunday, May 15, and, as ever, it centres on promoting good mental health and wellbeing.



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