With changes to emergency surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) due to come into effect this Sunday, December 4, the Western Trust has released answers to some of the frequently asked questions as to what the change means and what services ...

A separate case has been reported in Wales, taking the known UK total to six.

ENNISKILLEN library is one of nine libraries across NI that will be displaying the ‘Hear Her Voice’ exhibition, produced by Women’s Aid NI, over the 16 Days of Action from November 25 ending on December 10.

Petrol prices are set to rise by 12p per litre in 2023

Group A streptococcus (or Strep A) is known to cause scarlet fever, throat infections and, in very rare cases, invasive disease.

In the latest development surrounding an ongoing dispute over public right of way at Ports Road, Newtownbutler, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has decided the public road is not unlawfully obstructed, and does not plan to seek removal of the...

Following the latest news that Encirc has entered into a deal with one of the world’s leading premium wine producers to purchase the assets of a bottling and warehousing facility in Bristol, the Chief Executive has said the latest development also ...

Tourism Minister Gordon Lyons joined Tourism Ireland and Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism in London recently, to promote Northern Ireland at its annual B2B [business to business] tourism workshop, ‘Flavours of Ireland’.

Despite the announcement of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) as a new overnight elective hub being portrayed as a good development for the hospital as emergency general surgery is to be suspended, no date has been put in place for when the hub wi...

A number of schoolchildren have died this week amid a deadly Strep A outbreak.

Postmistress Mary Baxter received a stamp of approval from the Post Office when she was presented with the ‘50 Years’ Post Office Long Service Award’ recently.

A former Justice Minister for the Republic of Ireland has clarified his comments about Border people having violence in their blood after much criticism.

The family of the late World War II veteran and Enniskillen community man Thomas McBrien, who died at the age of 102, has paid tribute to a “magnificent” father who was “extremely kind”.

Police in Fermanagh last night (Thursday) received a report of a suspicious object left in the Landbrock Road area of Newtownbutler.

Police in Fermanagh are appealing for information following a spate of thefts in the locality over the last week.

People power once again came to the fore in Enniskillen as thousands gathered to support the Save Our Acute Service (SOAS) campaign.

Two events that I attended and spoke at in the last week, one in Belfast and one in Kinawley, reminded me of one thing: people matter, and I was left with questions about the way we are governed and if those responsible for making decisions really se...

It has been confirmed by Gardaí that a man in his seventies has died following an accident with a tractor in Donegal yesterday (Thursday) morning.

This year's St. Michael's Parish carol service will somewhat take the form of a Christmas concert, with some extra sparkle thanks to a special guest appearance from a local country music star.

Cancer Connect NI is once again bringing its magical Winter Wonderland to the island town of Enniskillen for two special weekends, starting on Friday, December 2.

Trevor Birney, the director and producer of ‘Quinn Country’ – a landmark documentary detailing the rise and fall of Seán Quinn that aired on RTÉ this week – says he understands why the former richest man in Ireland is “probably disappoint...

PSNI have confirmed that the Crom Road, Newtownbutler has been closed this afternoon as PSNI investigate a suspicious object in the nearby area.

‘Christmas at the Marble Arch Caves’ returns on December 3 and 4 from 11am to 3pm, with special festive events to suit all ages.

The Chair of the British Medical Association’s (BMA) Northern Ireland Council has said the decision to temporarily suspend emergency general surgery at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) due to a lack of consultant general surgeons is the “resu...

Women of Fermanagh including mothers, grandmothers and future mothers are coming together to campaign against the potential cuts to vital emergency surgery and consequently vital maternity services in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskill...

The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.

Covid studies carried out by the Food Standards Agency revealed a new risk in UK supermarkets for shoppers

Hundreds of people from across Fermanagh braved the wet weather last Saturday to show their solidarity and support for the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) with a 'Ring of Steel' around the hospital.

Following confusion over the blockage of the walk-through feature of the new Christmas tree now located in the town centre, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has confirmed this week that the wooden fence currently surrounding the tree will be remo...

The Royal Mail shared its latest recommended posting dates for your mail to arrive in time for Christmas.

The PSNI has confirmed that a digger stolen from Tyrone has been found in the Republic of Ireland.

THE PSNI has launched their annual winter drink drive operation, and are taking a more direct approach to deter would be drink and drug drivers.

A senior judge today (Thursday) set a date for a trial concerning a fatal house fire in Co. Fermanagh which claimed the lives of four relatives.

A security alert in County Fermanagh came to an end last night after nothing untoward was found.

Community action continues in Fermanagh this Friday in the fight to retain services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) with a public meeting.

As industrial action by hundreds of postal workers continues this week across the UK, including in Fermanagh, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) is warning of a “Christmas meltdown” in letters and deliveries as the union claims that Royal Mail...

During the month of December, Strule Arts Centre, Omagh is delighted to present the work of Fermanagh artist Sheila Gilroy Collins.

Fermanagh performers are joining the line-up of Omagh and Fintona Methodist Circuit’s Christmas Gospel Concert on Saturday, December 3 at 7.30pm, in the Strule Arts Centre, Omagh.

Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

Police have closed a number of roads in Fermanagh following a report of a suspicious object left in the Crom Road area of Newtownbutler.

Police in Fermanagh and Omagh have received a report of a suspicious object left in the Crom Road area of Newtownbutler.

People in Northern Ireland need a firm commitment that the Energy Bill Support Scheme payments will be issued before Christmas, MPs have heard.

Last year there was an increase in the number of people who died by suicide, new figures from Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) revealed.

Fermanagh Choral Society is among the 73 community groups, arts organisations and local authorities in rurally-based communities across Northern Ireland to benefit from the Arts Council’s new Rural Engagement Arts Programme (REAP).

TWO prominent businessmen are bringing hope to the town of Lisnaskea with their purchase of the former Coats Viyella factory at a cost in excess of £1million.

THE Nationals and Sinn Fein candidates for the joint constituency of Tyrone and Fermanagh have, as expected, been successful, and though their paper majority was considerably reduced, the figures show that the instructions given by the priests in the...

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

HITCH-HIKING between Manchester and Enniskillen may not sound like a very uplifting journey, but a local student and two of her friends were able to complete the trip at the weekend in under 24 hours - to raise money for Children in Need.

Post Office has revealed the expected busiest day for posting during the Christmas period 2022.

Since launching this summer, the Devenish Dragons have been going from strength to strength.