Impartial Reporter

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:10:25 +0100
Search continues at Lower Lough Erne for 'high risk' missing woman
A search of Lower Lough Erne for a missing woman is continuing this morning.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:34:33 +0100
Search underway along Lough Erne for ‘high risk’ missing woman
Police in Enniskillen have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of a high-risk missing person from Castlederg last seen near Castle Archdale.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:04:47 +0100
Shelter issues appeal to find home for 'overlooked' rescue dog
A rescue charity has issued an appeal to help find a 'forever home' for Kane, who has spent nearly three weeks in the dog pound and almost three months in rescue care.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:39:50 +0100
Mourners pay final respects to 'kind and caring' Tyrone man
Mourners have paid their final respects to Tyrone man Jason Loughran, who passed away aged 31 this week.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:57:15 +0100
DUP councillor demands 'full explanation' from PSNI over Moygashel banner removal
A DUP councillor has demanded a ‘full explanation’ from the PSNI over the removal of an anti-immigration banner in Moygashel.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:48:57 +0100
Enniskillen cancer support centre celebrates first anniversary
On Thursday, June 4, over 100 people came together to help celebrate the first anniversary of Cancer Focus NI's Therapeutic Cancer Support Centre in Enniskillen.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:19:24 +0100
'Love at first dance': Enniskillen publican announces engagement
Una Burns, co-owner and manager of Charlie's Bar in Enniskillen, has announced her engagement to partner Patrick after a surprise proposal overlooking the Donegal coastline.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:12:16 +0100
Alleged victim felt unable to report Jeffrey Donaldson over reputation fears
The sexual offences trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has heard a church pastor state an alleged victim told him she could not report abuse because it would “destroy” the former DUP leader’s “political reputation”.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:44:44 +0100
Shock and sadness following death of Tyrone principal
A rural community in Co. Tyrone has been plunged into mourning following the death of the school principal, Barry Conroy.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:16:20 +0100
Sadness in Ballyshannon after death of popular woman described as 'very special'
There is sadness in Ballyshannon after the death of a popular mother-of-two.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:09:19 +0100
'We all want to see work begin': Kimmins gives A5 update at conference
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has said she remains committed to progressing the A5 Western Transport Corridor, while noting that further development of the scheme is currently subject to ongoing legal proceedings.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:39:14 +0100
Monaghan GAA club appeal after 'significant' damage to €300k pitch
A GAA club from Monaghan has shared images of a car which caused ‘considerable damage’ to their pitch.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:26:51 +0100
Planning sought for new houses on outskirts of Fermanagh village
A planning application has been lodged for the construction of six new homes on land at Lattone Road near Belcoo.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:17:38 +0100
Police remove 'racist' anti-immigration banner from Moygashel playpark
An anti-immigration banner placed in a playpark in Moygashel has been removed by police.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:05:20 +0100
Pat Cullen MP pays tribute to brother after death of popular Tyrone publican
Pat Cullen has led the tributes to her brother Sean McAleer after his death on Thursday.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:50:52 +0100
'Sickening intolerance': PSNI investigate as Orange lodge floral display damaged
A councillor has branded damage to flowerpots at a Tyrone Orange Lodge as "sickening" and has described it as a "hate crime".

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:59:37 +0100
Social media storm helps elect Fermanagh teen to Youth Parliament
A Fermanagh teenager who has elected swept into the UK Youth Parliament on a wave of TikTok support has vowed to be a “nagging” voice for young people in Fermanagh and South Tyrone.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:20:19 +0100
Glowing tribute to football legend Frank McGuigan
Councillor Niall McAleer has paid tribute to former Tyrone forward Frank McGuigan, who recently died at the age of 71 and was widely regarded as one of the county’s finest footballers.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:42:49 +0100
Deputy Chair hoping to act as role model for young people
New Deputy Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Eva Cahoon (DUP) explained during her acceptance speech on June 1 that her hope was to encourage young adults to become involved in civic life.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:40:22 +0100
Togetherness will be new Chair’s guiding principle
In her inaugural speech, Councillor Deirdre Varsani made full use of her excellent command of the Irish language to address the Council chamber bilingually, and she explained that the spirit of togetherness would be at the heart of her year-long mand...

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:35:31 +0100
Former Chair’s fond memories of “amazing year”
Outgoing Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Frances Burton, revealed at the June 1 AGM of the local authority that she will cherish the memories of the past year for the rest of her life.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:33:59 +0100
Two arrested in Enniskillen in PSNI crackdown on fraud across Northern Ireland
Two people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of fraud-related offences across Northern Ireland.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:20:18 +0100
Inside a 'truly stunning' home within one of Northern Ireland's top resorts
Set within the exclusive surrounds of one of Northern Ireland’s most coveted resorts, No. 6 Lough Erne Golf Village is a residence that speaks quietly yet confidently of lifestyle, leisure and refined countryside living

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Bernadette McAliskey: Who will be blamed if Stormont fails to pass a budget soon?
In last week’s column, I addressed the seriousness of the impact of continuing delay in Stormont agreeing the regional budget for this year.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:22:52 +0100
Dangerous driver 'seen laughing' after crashing off road
A dangerous driver who was "seen laughing” in the aftermath of an incident which saw him lose control and crash off the road has been handed an extended disqualification.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:15:21 +0100
PSNI: Disqualified driver caught behind wheel for a fourth time
A disqualified driver has been arrested for a fourth time after being stopped by police in Omagh, while another motorist was caught travelling at 102mph in a 60mph zone in Mid Ulster.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:39:00 +0100
Frank Galligan: Turf fires, townlands and the magic of schoolyard memories
St. Mary’s Primary School, Teemore, is celebrating fifty years since its inception and I was delighted to be asked to facilitate the project over a period of some months. It included poems, stories, school history, and as well as contributions from...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:38:00 +0100
USPCA voices concern after 'repeat offender' banned from owning animals again
A Caledon farmer who was banned from keeping animals for ten years after DAERA inspecters found dead and suffering cattle on his farm was previously banned for similar offences in 2008, The Impartial Reporter can reveal.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100
'Shock and sadness' over number of children on protection register
Seventy-two children in Fermanagh were on the Child Protection Register as of March 2026, according to newly released figures from the Western Health and Social Care Trust.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:56:00 +0100
Maguiresbridge farmer named Deputy President of RUAS
A farmer from the Maguiresbridge area with more than four decades of experience in cattle breeding has taken on a senior leadership role at the heart of Northern Ireland’s agricultural community, after being elected Deputy President of the Royal Ul...

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0100
Breast cancer survivor takes centre stage in moving Calendar Girls production
A Derrylin woman who underwent extensive treatment for breast cancer has spoken about returning to the stage for the first time since her diagnosis as part of a powerful charity production of Calendar Girls.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0100
M&S Lakeland move 'key' in company plan to 'double' food business
A planned new Marks & Spencer store at Lakeland Retail Park in Enniskillen is set to play a "key role" in the retailer’s strategy to double the size of its food business and modernise its UK store estate.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0100
From Pleasure Boys to Doughboys, we have always been fascinated by outsiders
The recent controversy surrounding the arrival of the 'Pleasure Boys' in Enniskillen sparked plenty of discussion. Yet it also reminded me of another time when outsiders caused a stir in Fermanagh

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0100
'When the pager sounds, we're ready': How Chris is training life-saving volunteers
Helping train the volunteers who selflessly answer the call to save lives on Lough Erne is something Chris Cathcart has dedicated more than two decades to through his work with Carrybridge RNLI.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Homelessness in Fermanagh and Omagh up more than 420 per cent in 10 years
The number of households experiencing homelessness in the Fermanagh and Omagh District area has reached its highest level on record, according to the latest housing statistics.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:06:52 +0100
McCubbin elected as Youth MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
Monea teenager Jack McCubbin has been successfully elected as the next Youth MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone in the 2026 UK Youth Parliament elections.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0100
Fermanagh and Omagh quietly outperform parts of Northern Ireland on jobs and wages
Fresh figures have revealed that Fermanagh and Omagh is quietly outperforming parts of Northern Ireland economically despite concerns over an ageing population and future workforce pressures.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:23:22 +0100
Husband emotional at Donaldson trial tells court wife was scared to reveal abuse
A man became emotional as he told a court of the moment his wife revealed to him alleged sexual abuse by former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson when she was a child.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:13:01 +0100
Woman wanted in Lithuania for sex crime found hiding in wardrobe
A woman wanted in Lithuania for serious sexual offences against a child was found hiding in a wardrobe when police officers raided a rural property in Coalisland, Co. Tyrone.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:05:28 +0100
Sadness following death of well-known Enniskillen man
The community of Enniskillen is mourning following the passing of well-known resident, Arthur Blake.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:41:33 +0100
Deputy leader and chairman back Burrows amid Beattie fallout
Both the Ulster Unionist Party's Deputy Leader, Diana Armstrong, and Chairman, Lord Elliot of Ballinamallard have indicated their continued support for party leader, Jon Burrows, following the public resignation of former leader, Doug Beattie.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:13:56 +0100
Fivemiletown College pupils win top three prizes in Clogher Valley Show art competition
Fivemiletown College art students who swept the board at the 2025 Clogher Valley Show were handed over the top three awards in the secondary schools’ section.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:04:47 +0100
Band cancels parade in tribute to 'beating heart' of community William McConkey
The Magheraveely Flute Band is leading the tributes to William (Billy) McConkey after his death on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:34:16 +0100
South West College named leader in higher-level apprenticeships
South West College has been recognised as a leading force in the development of Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs) following the release of new data highlighting its role in strengthening skills and supporting economic growth across Northern Ireland...

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0100
Woman who alleges Jeffrey Donaldson rape ‘tried not to be a victim’, courts hears
A woman who claims she was raped as a child by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said she should have brought the alleged abuse to police years earlier but had “tried not to be a victim”.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:57:09 +0100
Sinn Fein councillor’s false reading claim on Irish language signage was correct
Sinn Fein councillor’s false reading claim on Irish language signage was correct

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:03:50 +0100
Almost 500 people sign The Impartial Reporter petition to save Mantlin Playing Fields
Almost 500 people have backed The Impartial Reporter’s campaign to save Mantlin Playing Fields in Kesh.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:27:02 +0100
Sentencing of shopping centre voyeur adjourned to allow 'psychological assessment'
An Enniskillen man who was convicted of voyeurism in the toilets of a Fermanagh shopping centre has had sentencing deferred to allow a psychological assessment to be carried out.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:27:42 +0100
Springwatch highlights Northern Ireland's oldest trees at Crom Castle
Springwatch is continuing to broadcast from Crom Castle – and highlighted the oldest trees in Northern Ireland this week.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:34:57 +0100
Major wellbeing project benefits more than 230 pupils across Fermanagh and Omagh
More than 230 pupils across Fermanagh and Omagh have benefited from a major wellbeing initiative delivered through local schools.

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