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Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:47:00 +0100
One patient taken to SWAH following crash at Belfast Road, Fermanagh
One patient was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision (RTC) on the Belfast Road, Brookeborough on Wednesday afternoon (October 19).

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:25:00 +0100
Families of Enniskillen Bomb victims welcome siting of memorial
The memorial to the victims of the Enniskillen Bomb, also known as ‘the Poppy Day Massacre’, which had been in storage following its original unveiling in 2017, has been erected in Enniskillen this week – a move that has been welcomed by the vi...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:07:57 +0100
Fermanagh man acquitted of making bomb placed under PSNI officer's car
A County Fermanagh man was today (Thursday) acquitted of constructing a bomb planted under the car of a police officer.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Sadness as Friends of the Cancer Centre charity stalwart Jim Gamble passes away
There has been great sadness in the local community following the death of Friends of the Cancer Centre charity stalwart Jim Gamble BEM.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:31:00 +0100
Northern Ireland Ladies Captain inspires Fermanagh girls to pursue their passions
Marissa Callaghan, Northern Ireland Ladies Captain and Irish Football Association (IFA) Diversification Officer visited Jones Memorial Primary School earlier this week where she spoke to girls from all year groups, inspiring them to pursue their pass...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:46:35 +0100
Firefighters at scene of large animal rescue incident in Fermanagh
Firefighters are currently at the scene of a large animal rescue incident on the outskirts of Irvinestown.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:02:06 +0100
'High-risk' domestic abuser granted bail after alleged assault
A serial high-risk perpetrator of domestic abuse who was previously refused bail for allegedly attacking a woman, has been released after it was confirmed she has not made a statement.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:05:18 +0100
Fermanagh arson attack being investigated as hate crime
An arson attack on a car in Lisnaskea is being treated as a sectarian-motivated hate crime by police.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:50:00 +0100
Fight begins over threat to the future of the SWAH
A public meeting is to be held this evening (Thursday) as the fight to maintain services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) enters another chapter.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:30:00 +0100
NI Water to remove blockage causing manhole to overflow in Enniskillen
NI Water has confirmed that it has planned cleaning a sewer to remove a blockage which is causing a manhole at the Queen Elizabeth Road, Enniskillen to overflow during heavy rainfall.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:11:00 +0100
Trust Chief Executive: SWAH would make ‘excellent regional elective centre’
Western Trust Chief Executive Neil Guckian has said the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) would make “an excellent regional elective centre”.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:50:00 +0100
Breast Cancer Awareness: Rooney's businesses in Enniskillen to hold 'wear it pink' day in aid of charities
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Rooney family are holding a fundraising 'wear it pink' day across all their businesses in Enniskillen on Friday, October 21.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:34:51 +0100
Tracey Brothers shortlisted for a top prestigious award
Tracey Brothers Ltd were privileged to have been shortlisted as a Finalist in the ‘Team Award’ category, at The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) 2022 Annual awards held in the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London on September 28, 2022.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:07:32 +0100
Series of Harry Potter coins with to be released by the Royal Mint
A new series of limited edition Harry Potter 50p coins is to be released next year as Queen Elizabeth and King Charles III set to feature.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:23:12 +0100
Sensational £2 offer could max your chances to win a share of the next EuroMillions
What can £2 get you in today’s economy?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:28:35 +0100
Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister - what she said
Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:58:13 +0100
Fermanagh road closed following crash
Motorists are advised that the Belfast Road, Brookeborough is closed between Brookeborough and Fivemiletown following a collision this afternoon (October 19).

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:55 +0100
New book featuring stories, articles and poems celebrating Lough Erne
A new book which celebrates Lough Erne and its traditions is to be launched in Enniskillen tonight, Wednesday, October 19.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:13:35 +0100
Partial solar eclipse in UK 2022: Exact date you can see it in October
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon partially obscures the sun when the sun and moon are slightly out of line with the Earth.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:13:00 +0100
VIDEO: Making the headlines this week in Fermanagh
In this week's newspaper

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:03:23 +0100
UK homes could face 4pm to 7pm blackouts this winter
The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:42:58 +0100
Fermanagh in 1922: AGITATE!DONT’ PUT IT OFFFermanagh Ratepayers Awake!
FERMANAGH ratepayers are overburdened. The only sound advice which will bear fruit is

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:39:37 +0100
Fermanagh in 1992: Award for young photographer
A 14-year-old schoolgirl with an eye for “watching the birdie” has come up with an award winning photograph.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:38:23 +0100
Fermanagh in 2002: Firemen set to strike
RECRUITMENT in smaller towns for part-time firefighters is extremely difficult, Chairman of Enniskillen Fire Station said this week.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:36:10 +0100
Fermanagh in days gone by
Here are some of the photographs from the archives of The Impartial Reporter.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:35:00 +0100
UK weather: African plume could bring Indian summer to UK before Halloween
An African plume is a mass of hot air which could result in temperatures reaching soaring back into the 20s next week

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:28:00 +0100
Fermanagh Obituary: Sr. Macartan Flanagan
There has been widespread sadness expressed following the death of Sr. Macartan Flanagan on August 29, 2022.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:45:00 +0100
Six month prison sentence for man who breached restraining order
A man who breached a restraining order by contacting his ex-partner has received a six-month prison sentence.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:09:00 +0100
Athlone woman ‘recruited’ daughter in spate of attempted thefts
A woman who attempted to steal over £450 worth of goods fromTesco Enniskillen has been given a suspended sentence.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:44:58 +0100
Martin Lewis predicts average energy bill to go up by 73 per cent in April
The consumer champion and Money Saving expert shared a series of Tweets to warn his followers of what could be in store in April.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:21:00 +0100
Enniskillen pair returned to Crown Court on drug charges
An Enniskillen man and woman have been returned to the Crown Court on drug charges.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:26:49 +0100
Tesco and Sainsbury's issue warning to supermarket shoppers
Tesco and Sainsbury’s say they “regularly monitor” the car parks to catch anyone breaking the rules

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:51:20 +0100
McDonald's to remove Chicken Legend from menus this week
The Chicken Legend is leaving all McDonald's in all forms from Wednesday, October 19.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:40:00 +0100
Western Trust planning for withdrawal of emergency surgery at SWAH
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) have confirmed they are looking at the possibility of withdrawing emergency surgery from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) citing a failure to recruit staff to the hospital.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:30:00 +0100
One man airlifted to hospital following crash in Fermanagh
One man in his 20s was airlifted to hospital by the Air Ambulance NI service following a road traffic collision involving two vehicles which occurred on the Belfast Road, Brookeborough yesterday afternoon (October 16).

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:55:54 +0100
Judge's dismay at PPS decision not to send cannabis case to Crown Court
A judge has criticised a Public Prosecution Service decision not to send a cannabis factory case to crown court on learning the estimated total of drugs recovered was £15,560.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:09:20 +0100
Man dies following serious assault in Omagh
Detectives are appealing for information after a man has died following a serious assault in Omagh on Sunday night, October 16.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:41:00 +0100
Northern Ireland judges to be given training in wake of 'find a wife' comments
A judge whose controversial remarks caused a public backlash while sentencing a prolific offender against females who sexually attacked a woman he met through a dating website, has been spoken to by the Lady Chief Justice.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:15:07 +0100
Brown bins not collected in areas of Enniskillen
Due to "operational issues" brown bins in certain areas of Enniskillen were not collected today (October 17).

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0100
Erne Vintage Classic Car Show Returns to Necarne
The Erne Vintage Classic Car Show, organised by the Erne Vintage Car Club returns this October taking place at the Necarne Equestrian Centre, Irvinestown over the weekend of October 21 - 23.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:45:00 +0100
Charity fashion show in Enniskillen raises £2,000 for Air Ambulance NI
A great evening of fashionable fun was had at St. Macartin's Cathedral Hall in Enniskillen last Friday night (October 7) as a local clothing retailer used style to go the extra mile for charity.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:17:00 +0100
Colourful fun at AWARE NI charity run in Fermanagh
There were plenty of smiling paint-covered faces as many enjoyed a colourful day at the recent AWARE NI charity Colour Run held in Lisnaskea.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:45:00 +0100
Popular Galway Country singer Mike Denver to perform live concert in Fermanagh
Tom Kelly Promotions is presenting 'Mike Denver in Concert' at the Ardhowen Theatre next week on Thursday, October 20 at 8pm.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:43:00 +0100
Fermanagh business wins top prize at Tourism NI’s Giant Spirit Awards
Belleek-based business Keenaghan Cottage took home the top prize in its category at Tourism NI's inaugural Giant Spirit Awards winning the award for Best Self Catering Accommodation (Small) at the ceremony last Thursday evening (October 6).

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:19:00 +0100
Cost of living: Benefits must rise in line with inflation, UN warns
Governments across the world have been issued the warning amid the worsening cost of living crisis

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:18:00 +0100
UK to enter recession until summer 2023, experts warn
The UK economy could be in recession until next summer, financial experts have said.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:18:05 +0100
Cancer vaccine could be available by 2030, Covid jab scientists say
The scientists said they have had a “breakthrough” in their cancer vaccines

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:34:00 +0100
Balcas at 60: Charity cycle raises over £2,000 for Fermanagh Women's Aid
Over £2,000 has been raised for Fermanagh Women's Aid following a charity cycle hosted by Balcas as part of the company's 60th anniversary celebrations.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Bishop of Clogher says community needs to know that churches are open and ready to welcome people back
The Clogher Diocesan Synod was held in St. Macartin’s Cathedral Hall, Enniskillen on Thursday, September 29.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 07:45:00 +0100
Over £14,000 raised for Air Ambulance at Peter's charity sale
Over £14,000 has been raised for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland charity following a sheep sale on Tuesday evening.



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