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Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:42:16 +0100
£1.9m fraudster who faked cancer loses appeal
A Fivemiletown woman who defrauded her employers out of £1.9 million and faked having cancer to continue funding her lavish lifestyle, has lost a bid to appeal the prison sentence imposed.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:45:00 +0100
Dead deer obstructing Fermanagh road
There are local reports of a dead animal on a road in Co. Fermanagh.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:53:00 +0100
Farming: Now is the time silage sampling
Do you know how much energy or protein is in your silage or what the actual dry matter is?

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:18:00 +0100
UUP councillor insists "no decisions have been taken on changes at SWAH"
24 hours after members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council were left stunned having heard the Minister for Health was apparently intending to announce the withdrawal of all emergency surgical services from South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), an Uls...

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Kidnap plot suspect known as ‘Dublin Jimmy’ died of natural causes, jury rules
A police raid on the home of a key suspect in a violent kidnapping inquiry made a “possible” contribution to his death from a heart attack, an inquest jury has ruled.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:11:00 +0100
SWAH emergency surgery to be axed, claims councillor
An SDLP councillor has claimed there are plans to withdraw emergency surgical services from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:08:00 +0100
Five month sentence for Fermanagh man convicted of sexual assault
A judge has described a man who sexually assaulted a woman in her home as someone who behaved disgracefully and continues to do so.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:39:00 +0100
Fermanagh man loses appeal against order to put dogs on lead
A man has failed in his appeal against Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) and a control order given by its dog warden.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:14:47 +0100
Covid personality changes - new study outlines possible impact as UK cases rise
US researchers suggest young adults have been most affected by the pandemic.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:28:00 +0100
Nurses delight as they tackle new roles at SWAH neonatal
Following an extensive and long drawn campaign to recruit more specialist nurses to the neonatal unit at South West Acute Hospital, two nurses new in the role have spoken about what they have gained since taking on their new role.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:15:00 +0100
Enniskillen woman flown from Croatia to Royal Victoria Hosptial
There has been welcome news that the Enniskillen woman who took ill in Croatia has returned back to Northern Ireland.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:42:00 +0100
FLive to present a triple bill of spoken word events in Enniskillen
The Fermanagh Live Arts Festival (FLive) are presenting a triple bill of spoken word events at Pat's Bar this Saturday (October 8).

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:19:00 +0100
Enniskillen fight leads to arrest of two men
Two men involved in a fight in the middle of Enniskillen last weekend were arrested by police on suspicion of common assault.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:44:00 +0100
Ardhowen Theatre Enniskillen to host an array of events for FLive as local arts festival kicks off
There is plenty of variety coming up at the Ardhowen Theatre this week.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
National Grid warns of UK power cuts this winter in worst case scenario
The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the country if power plants can’t get enough gas to keep them running

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:31:00 +0100
Claims over future of services at SWAH
An SDLP councillor has claimed there are plans to withdraw emergency surgical services from the South West Acute Hospital.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:25:06 +0100
King Charles coin portrait unveiled by the Royal Mint
The official coin effigy of King Charles III has been unveiled by the Royal Mint.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0100
Ninja air fryer warning to shoppers amid 'unprecedented surge in demand'
Ninja products are selling out fast as would-be air fryer users struggle to get their hands on the latest kitchen craze.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:43:00 +0100
Video: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:36:00 +0100
Liz Truss says she will do things differently even if 'not everyone is in favour'
Greenpeace protesters holding a flag which read “who voted for this?” were ejected from the hall.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:56:00 +0100
Man, 50 returned to Crown Court on GBH charges
A man has been returned to the Crown Court to face two charges of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:31:13 +0100
Two-year ban for Fermanagh man almost three times over limit
A driver almost three times over the legal limit has been disqualified from driving for two years.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:11:39 +0100
Primark change to fitting rooms sees customers threaten boycott
Primark has announced a major change to its stores which has seen some backlash on Twitter.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:37:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: Complaints about doctors reported to the Guardians
AT ENNISKILLEN Board of Guardians on Tuesday, Mr. Joseph Geddis, presiding, it was reported that the officials were still under war rations. An official had 4lbs of bread a week, while an inmate had seven pounds.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:23:17 +0100
Fermanagh in 2002: Explosions mark the end of a quarry dispute
THOUSANDS of tonnes of limestone rock lifted into the air and tumbled to the floor of Roosky quarry yesterday as a string of explosives detonated.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Fermanagh in 1992: Village thanks helpful Jimmy
A VILLAGE orderly who has kept Maguiresbridge clean and tidy for the past 14 years has finally hung up his street brush.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:20:43 +0100
Looking back at Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:13:00 +0100
Man who drank beer after work was involved in four car crash
A Pettigo man who decided to drink beer after finishing work and was involved in a road traffic collision has been banned from driving for 18 months.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:20:00 +0100
Police believed Cyril McGuiness was having panic attack, jury told
A 55-year-old man who died after having a cardiac arrest during an early morning police raid was initially thought to be having a panic attack, an inquest jury has heard.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:08:00 +0100
Deferred sentencing for woman caught driving three times with no licence or insurance
A woman who was caught driving with no insurance or driving licence three times in just over three months has had her sentencing deferred until the new year.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Adrian Dunbar calls for general election ‘as soon as possible’
Line Of Duty star Adrian Dunbar has said he believes there should be a general election “as soon as possible” because there is a “paucity of leadership”.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:57:00 +0100
New Covid symptom expert warns is 'more common than loss of smell' as UK cases rise
Covid experts are reporting a new dominant symptom which appears to be more common than the loss of taste or smell.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:31:05 +0100
Ireland film premiere of 'The Quiet Shuffling of Feet' to be screened in Manorhamilton
A documentary first screened in the Fermanagh Live Arts Festival (FLive) will receive its Ireland premiere in the Glens Centre Manorhamilton on Thursday, October 6.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:56:00 +0100
Quality Street scraps colourful wrappers ahead of Christmas rush
Customers who are stocking up on the sweet selections for Christmas and New Year will begin to see the change in the coming weeks.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:55:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons shoppers issued warning over food price hikes
UK commercial energy prices have rocketed over the past year, accelerated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:55:05 +0100
Tesco shopper reveals how Tesco Clubcard users can get 'free lunch' with Costa coffee
A TikTok user revealed how she managed to get a 'free lunch' when grabbing a coffee.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:07:10 +0100
Positive Ageing Month: Showband exhibition now on display in library
As part of Positive Ageing Month, Enniskillen Library is inviting the people of the area to remember their Dance Hall Days.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:02:00 +0100
Virgin, BT and Sky broadband customers issued WiFi warning amid soaring energy bills
Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:11:09 +0100
Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy to pay Coleen Rooney's £1.5m legal costs
In conclusion to the 'Wagatha Christie' trial, Rebekah Vardy will now pay for Coleen Rooney's legal costs

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:58:32 +0100
Fermanagh road reopened following closure due to crash
The Tempo Road, Enniskillen has now reopened following closure in both directions due to a road traffic collision which occurred this morning (Monday, October 3).

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Cyril McGuinness who collapsed during police raid died from heart disease, inquest told
A 55-year-old man who collapsed during a police raid and later died of a cardiac event had no marks on his body to suggest he had been restrained excessively, an inquest jury has heard.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:13:00 +0100
Police receive over 100 reports a month of coercive control since new legislation in Northern Ireland
A rising number of domestic abuse offences, with controlling and coercive behaviours are being recorded in Northern Ireland, since new laws came into force in February 2022.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:07:00 +0100
Fermanagh obituary: Mr. Michael Reihill
The death of Mr. Michael Reihill, Barnhill, Lisnaskea on September 1 in the South West Acute Hospital evoked sadness among the local and wider community.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:47:00 +0100
FLive: Iona Sound to transport Enniskillen audience to 'wild places north of here' through music
As part of this year's exciting and eclectic programme of festival events, FLive is thrilled to welcome Iona Sound, one of Ireland's most acclaimed music trios, to perform at the Ardhowen Theatre on Saturday, October 8 at 7.30pm.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:21:55 +0100
Man who exposed Jimmy Savile on ITV says there is another 'untouchable' paedophile in UK
"He will die in due course and then the floodgates will open in the same way they did with Savile."

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:37:00 +0100
FLive: Screening of 'Licorice Pizza' presented by Fermanagh Film Club
This year's FLive festival opens with a special screening of the coming of age comedy drama, 'Licorice Pizza', presented by Fermanagh Film Club in the South West College Erne Campus, Enniskillen on Thursday, October 6 starting at 7pm.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:31:12 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh Council announce details of Hallowe'en Fireworks event in Enniskillen
Be your supernatural self and have a spooktacular time at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Hallowe'en Fireworks event at 6pm on Monday, October 31.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:44:00 +0100
Inniskillings Museum in Enniskillen host members of the Dutch Military
The Inniskillings Museum was delighted to host a special visit from members of the Dutch military on Friday, September 16. The visit, organised by Curator Maeve Cadden and Cooneen Group representative Jennifer Graham, introduced the guests to Co. Fer...

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 07:15:00 +0100
Lakeland Dairies appoint new Chief Executive Designate
The Board of Lakeland Dairies has announced Colin Kelly as the new Group CEO Designate. He is currently Managing Director for Trading and Member Relations at Ornua.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bishop of Clogher enthroned in St. Macartin's Cathedral
The Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, The Right Rev. Dr. Ian Ellis, was enthroned to St. Macartin’s Cathedral on Sunday evening.



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