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Remand in custody following serious collision in Ballygawley

7 hours ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

Dungannon court. (Image: File Photo.) A 24 year old man has appeared in court in relation to a serious road traffic collision which left a motorcyclist badly injured. Robertas Blazevicious from Elm Mews, Dungannon is charged with causing grievous bodily injury to a male by driving dangerously, while disqualified and unfit through drink or drugs as well as having no insurance. Offending is alleged to have occurred on May 1 at Aghnagar Road, Ballygawley.
Erneside's late objection to Retail Park Lidl sounds concern on town centre harm

8 hours ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

In a letter from consultants Williams Gallagher, the owners of Erneside (CCP IV Erneside Holding S.à.r.l) criticised the "amendments" to the original planning permission, which they argue "risk further compounding the adverse impact on the vitality and viability of Enniskillen Town Centre." While the original planning application included a cinema and bowling alley, this element has been replaced with plans to introduce a second Lidl store to Enniskillen - a move that has been met with...
Couple still await £23k refund which Fermanagh dealer insists he has paid

8 hours ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

Records seen by this newspaper reveal that Scottish couple Michael Law and Sophie Poole still haven't received a refund from Lisnaskea-based dealer Adrian Carron, after they returned a caravan which cost them their life savings. Despite this, Mr. Carron insists that he has repaid the money owed via the couple's solicitor last week. However, according to Mr. Law, his solicitor confirmed that no payment has been received as of yesterday (Wednesday).
Police investigate theft from the Enniskillen area

8 hours ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

PSNI. (Image: File Photo.) POLICE in Fermanagh are investigating a report of a theft of a digger bucket from the Arney area. The theft occurred sometime between 6pm on Friday, May 2 and 8am on Tuesday, May 6. A PSNI spokesman said: "We would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident, to contact 101 quoting reference number 470 06/05/25.
Former MLA's stepdaughter 'touched lives in Ireland and Africa'

9 hours ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

Jetaime Nomzamo Sampson, of Trasna Way, Lisnaskea, passed away peacefully in hospital on Tuesday, May 6. She died in the company of her mother and stepfather, Seán Lynch, who is a former Sinn Féin MLA. She was a beloved daughter of Carol and Edward Sampson, a loving mother to Brendon, and a sister to Carleo. She will be dearly missed by her son, mother, stepfather, sister, cousins and the wider family circle. A Funeral Times notice said: "Jetaime touched many hearts in South Africa and Ireland".
Mourners pay final respects to a devoted husband and father

1 day ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

Mr. Graham, late of Braden Heights in Rathcoole passed away peacefully at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) on Thursday of last week. He had close connections to Co. Fermanagh, and was a devoted husband of Ruth, and a dearly loved father of Chloe, Sophie, Hannah and Ellie. He was also a dear son of William and Lorna, and brother of Caroline, Susan (Roger) and Valerie.
DAERA investigating animal welfare concern on Crevenish Road

1 day ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

DAERA. (Image: File Photo.) THE Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) are investigating an "animal welfare concern" near Kesh. The concern was reported last month on Tuesday, April 15 and relates to a premises on the Crevenish Road, Kesh. It is understood that the report involves a concern around cattle. A DAERA spokesman said: "The animal welfare concern that was reported on April 15 is under investigation by DAERA.
Irvinestown community mourns following passing of Gordon Guy

1 day ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

Mr. Guy, of the Kesh Road, Irvinestown, passed away peacefully at Knockmoyle Lodge Care Home, Omagh yesterday (Tuesday). He was devoted husband of the late Mabel, and a dearly loved father of Sharon (John) Alison and Cyril. He was also a dear grandfather of Alex, Mark, Aimee, Aaron and Eve. A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mr. Guy will take place in Ardess Parish Church on Thursday at 1pm, followed by burial in the adjoining Churchyard.
Police probe criminal damage to parked car in Enniskillen

1 day ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

PSNI. (Image: File Photo.) POLICE in Enniskillen are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage to a vehicle parked in the town centre earlier this month. The incident is believed to have occurred between 4:20pm on Thursday, May 2, and 3:30am on Friday, May 3. A white BMW, which had been parked on Head Street, sustained significant damage to its windscreen and bonnet.
Fire Service return to scene after house fire 'reignites'

1 day ago | impartialreporter.com | William Smith

Two Fire Service appliances were redeployed to Scaffog Park, Enniskillen at around 10.57am, following a major operation the night before after a derelict property caught fire. The blaze, which is being treated as deliberate, was dealt with on Monday evening at 10.12pm by three Fire Service appliances. However, NIFRS confirmed that the fire reignited, requiring further action from firefighters.