Impartial Reporter
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:19:00 +0000Grassland Club elects new officers as they analyse dairy and beef markets
A detailed analysis of the dairy and beef markets was outlined to members of Fermanagh Grassland Club at their annual general meeting held in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen in December.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Black brothers hail community’s support for table quiz fundraiser
A table quiz organised by three brothers who were involved in a serious road traffic collision in 2024 has raised £4,070 for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland and the Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Frank Galligan: Reflections on 'Ould Dacency' and sick hens
I so enjoyed Sheamus Greene’s online feature at Christmas on one of my favourite movies, 'It’s A Wonderful Life'. I watched it again for the umpteenth time.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000Bernadette McAliskey: Humanity is not in a good place
Humanity is not in a good place as we enter the second quarter of the second millennium. The genocide of Gaza continues.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000This week: From a dog walk to the wider world in Brookeborough’s forest
Concerns about water pollution, blue-green algae, and sewage in our rivers and loughs continue to grow, alongside wider worries about biodiversity loss.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:26:28 +0000Brits who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks
People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:22:44 +0000Lidl apologises to shoppers as recall and 'do not eat' warning issued
A Lidl spokesman added: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000Number of doctors leaving Western Trust southern sector roles revealed
A Freedom of Information request has highlighted the number of departures from roles within the southern sector of the Western Trust over the last four years
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:24:24 +0000Popular Fermanagh beautician hospitalised after road accident
A popular Fermanagh beautician has been hospitalised after a car crash.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:12:47 +0000Body found in search for missing Tyrone man, PSNI confirm
A body has been found in the search for a missing Tyrone man, police have confirmed.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:27:50 +0000Fire crews from four stations battle blaze at Kesh tractor yard
Fire crews from Enniskillen, Irvinestown, Dromore and Belleek were all in attendance after a blaze broke out at a tractor yard in Kesh in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:57:57 +0000Man (20s) in critical condition following Augher crash
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition following a two-vehicle collision near Augher today (Wednesday).
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:09:56 +0000Man guilty of making 'frivolous, ridiculous and abusive' calls to PSNI
A Fermanagh man has been convicted of making hundreds of “frivolous, ridiculous, abusive and misogynistic” calls to the PSNI.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:04 +0000Cold snap takes its toll with icy and ungritted roads leaving conditions difficult
Icy roads and snowfall caused problems on the roads of Fermanagh and Tyrone over the course of the last few days.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:08:10 +0000Delay over Dalradian gold mine application a 'total disgrace' says DUP leader
The lengthy delay over an application to mine gold in Co Tyrone is a "total disgrace", DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:35:27 +0000New yellow weather warning issued by Met Office for Fermanagh and Tyrone
The Met Office has issued a new yellow warning for ice across Fermanagh and Tyrone on Thursday.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:10:47 +0000Road closed following 'serious collision' near Augher
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision near Augher.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000SOAS challenge legality of SWAH emergency surgery removal after senior staff comments
Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) is to challenge the Western Trust’s decision to suspend Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH).
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:44:54 +0000Former soldier who played Gaelic football ‘bridged communities with his warmth’
A man who served in the British Army while also being a committed member of Lisnaskea Emmetts GAA club has been remembered for “bridging communities with his warmth”.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:16:00 +0000Rally legend who survived an IRA attack is laid to rest by his family
Pettigo Methodist Church was packed inside and out on Sunday as mourners gathered to pay their final farewell to rally legend, mechanic and family man Mervyn Johnston.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:33:03 +0000Iconic Fermanagh chippy hit the property market
A much-loved Lisnaskea chippy that has been part of the town’s fabric for around four decades has come onto the market.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:22:00 +0000Could Diana Armstrong be the next deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party?
Diana Armstrong has been tipped to become the next deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000Renewed calls for inquiry after claims over woman's role in Enniskillen bombing
Families bereaved by the Enniskillen Remembrance Day bombing have renewed calls for answers following claims in a new podcast that a female IRA commander linked to the attack has recently been back in County Fermanagh.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:38:57 +0000Which big-name retailers could arrive in Erneside Shopping Centre next?
Erneside Shopping Centre’s takeover sparks big questions: which new retailers could define its future?
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000Lakeland Players celebrate 40 years with sparkling production of Cinderella
Cinderella has arrived at Ardhowen Theatre! Lakeland Players are celebrating 40 years of community theatre with a sparkling production of this classic rags-to-riches tale.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:33:15 +0000UUP leadership: Armstrong understood to have turned down Robbie Butler joint ticket
Diana Armstrong has turned down Robbie Butler’s offer of a joint ticket in the UUP leadership election, it is understood.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:49:15 +0000Man accused of murdering Donegal businessman appears in court
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of businessman Stephen McCahill.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:37:54 +0000Man admits offensive weapons charges but will contest on psychotic episode grounds
Expert medical reports are to be prepared in the case of a Coalisland man who accepts a number of charges but contends these occurred in the context of a psychotic episode.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:35:38 +0000Man branded 'public risk' as detail on Clinton Centre kidnap and sex attack emerge
Bail has been refused in the case of a horrific kidnap and sexual attack alleged to have been committed against a young male last year.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:44:38 +0000Man appears in court charged with death of Stephen McCahill
A man has appeared in court charged with the death of Stephen McCahill in County Donegal.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:57:41 +0000Imelda May pays tribute to victim of fatal Donegal assault
Imelda May has paid tribute to the victim of a fatal assault in Donegal on Monday morning.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:55:10 +0000Teachers and school leaders offered four per cent pay rise
School leaders union NAHT NI has today (Tuesday) received a formal pay offer from the Management Side of the Teachers’ Negotiating Committee (TNC) for the 2025/26 academic year.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:40:44 +0000Delays criticised as attempted murder case approaches three-year mark
Lawyers for 17 men charged in connection with the attempted murder of former DCI John Caldwell have heavily criticised the delay as the case approaches the three-year mark.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:30:01 +0000Ambitious €466million plans for Monaghan outlined at council meeting
An ambitious bid to spend €248million on housing in Monaghan over the next three years has been presented to the Council.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:40:00 +0000Industry and academia unite in drive to safeguard livestock sector
A research-based partnership between Queen’s University Belfast, livestock genetics company, Ai Services and AgriSearch, aims to tackle the issue of vector-borne disease and develop sustainable solutions to minimise their impact on animal and publi...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:31:07 +0000Investigation launched after oil tanker set on fire in Donegal
A probe has been launched by Gardaí in Donegal after an oil tank was set on fire at a house.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:23:55 +0000Lisbellaw YFC enjoy expert butchery demo as part of 'Meat the Expert' series
Lisbellaw YFC hosted a December “Meat the Expert” butchery demo with Craig Cowan, showcased beef cuts and butchery skills.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:42:13 +0000Met Office's yellow warning for ice extended for another day
The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for ice until tomorrow.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:33:55 +0000UGS annual conference to focus on 'Inside the Farm Gate'
The 67th Annual Conference of the Ulster Grassland Society will be held on Tuesday, January 20 at the Dunadry Hotel, Antrim, commencing at 10am, with this year’s theme focusing on 'Inside the Farm Gate'.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:07:02 +0000Kimmins: We owe huge debt of gratitude to gritting teams
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked staff for the delivery of winter service.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:23:43 +0000LIVE: Snow and ice continue to cause disruption with roads and schools closed
Snow and ice continues to cause disruption throughout Fermanagh and surrounding areas. Stay tuned for all the latest updates
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000NIEA tells Council about a 'notable reduction' in smells allegedly by compost factory
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has claimed that there has been “a notable reduction in complaints” about smell issues allegedly linked to a compost factory at Killeeshil, following the completion of upgrade works to the site’s o...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000Hopes that new 'No waiting' sign will help end road blocking
A Coalisland councillor hopes a new “no waiting” road sign will help end the road blocking nightmare suffered by residents. Sinn Féin Councillor Nuala McLernon told The Impartial Reporter that she hopes the “no waiting at any time sign” that...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000Council hopes for direct talks with Minister on Small Business Rate Relief
Mid Ulster District Council is planning to bring together representatives from the various Chambers of Commerce in the district, along with Minister of Finance John O’Dowd, for face-to-face talks as part of the current Small Business Rate Relief co...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:50:00 +0000Hopes that new social housing planned for Coalisland will help locals
Councillor Dan Kerr hopes that new social housing planned for Coalisland could help people at long last be handed the keys to a new home.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:45:00 +0000Council urged to respond to draft proposals around Decent Homes Standards
Councillor Seán McPeake (Sinn Féin) has called on Mid Ulster District Council to issue a thorough and considered response to the Department for Communities’ draft proposals for enhanced Decent Homes Standards.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:06:39 +0000Plans progress for Hugh O’Neill statue at historic Dungannon site
Plans to erect a statue of Hugh O’Neill in Dungannon have moved a step closer as part of a major regeneration bid for the Hill of the O’Neill.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:31:49 +0000Council told Dublin hospital “cannot support new Northern Ireland patients”
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has informed Mid Ulster District Council that St. James’s Hospital, in Dublin, is not in a position to offer CAR T-cell therapy to additional Northern Ireland patients, which means that travelling to Great Britain to a...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:24:42 +0000First salmon of 2026 eludes the Drowes' faithful fishing folk
Anglers heading for the River Drowes on New Year’s Day in search of Ireland’s first salmon of 2026 were let off the hook at the eleventh hour.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:44:47 +0000Mid Ulster sees drop in racist hate crime as figures rise elsewhere
Why is Mid Ulster bucking the race-hate trend?