William Smith

Journalist at the Impartial Reporter covering news, human interest, and a particular focus on farming and rural affairs 🚜

Views expressed are my own 📝

[William Smith @wjsmith994]

This year, beef farmers have experienced record-breaking prices for cattle of all sizes, types and breeds.

I created this graph, which shows the sharp increase being paid to farmers in Enniskillen.

Prices are being driven by a lack of supply, but will they last?

[Liam Tunney ✍️ @ismiseliam]

🔴 | 62 firefighters are currently tackling a wildfire on Slieve Binnian, close to Kilkeel.

It is the second blaze in the area this week.

📰 @BelTel

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[Rodney Edwards @rodneyedwards]

A striking image grabs attention instantly, stirs emotions, and leaves a lasting impression, making it a powerful storytelling tool. @JohnMcVittyPix’s beautiful front-page photo in today’s Impartial Reporter perfectly captures a special moment. @impartialrep

[William Smith @wjsmith994]

A big name leading this week's Farmer's Voice!

[William Smith @wjsmith994]

Reforms to the welfare system are set to have a major impact on disabled people, with thousands fearing they may lose out on essential benefits such as PIP.

Thank you to everyone who candidly shared how these cuts will impact them.

[Rodney Edwards @rodneyedwards]

Today’s Impartial Reporter.

[William Smith @wjsmith994]

A picture speaks a thousand words! Loving this week's cover of the Farmer's Voice, which features some great content to boot!

[Rodney Edwards @rodneyedwards]

Here.

[Victoria Johnston @V_toriaJohnston]

Tomorrow’s @impartialrep covering #Fermanagh and #SouthTyrone. Serious effort put in by the whole team. #buyanewspaper 🗞️

[Niamh Costello @niamh_journo]

With my Fermanagh fam 💚 well done to the @impartialrep on the launch of their South Tyrone edition in Dungannon (yeoo) tonight

Up the Red Hands! @rodneyedwards @V_toriaJohnston

[Shauna Corr 🌍 @ShaunaReports]

Delighted to write for the @impartialrep for the first time. My thoughts go out to all those still without electricity after #StormÉowyn and I hope the lights are back on soon #weatheronsteroids #climatecrisis

[Darren Beattie @darren_beattie1]

Was back at the @tyrone_con today to cover the first day of the Omagh Bombing inquiry. See tomorrow's paper for full coverage.

[William Smith @wjsmith994]

An interesting interview this week with Craig Cowan, a young goat farmer from Fivemiletown.

Along with his family, Craig operates one of only a handful of commercial goat farms in Northern Ireland.

@impartialrep

[William Smith @wjsmith994]

The front page of this week's Farmer's Voice pays tribute to a true advocate of agriculture in Fermanagh and Tyrone.

@UFUHQ @RuralSupport

[The Impartial Reporter @impartialrep]

‘Why are they being let down?’: Health Minister defends SWAH amid criticism https://t.co/pVOJV2M0FU

[William Smith @wjsmith994]

Eye opening information obtained via FOI gives a first hand look at how families in Fermanagh are being plauged by rodents

[The Impartial Reporter @impartialrep]

FOI data reveals extent of rat infestations in Fermanagh https://t.co/6eh3Lur2Qc

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FOI data reveals extent of rat infestations in Fermanagh https://t.co/6eh3Lur2Qc

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SWAH A&E: 'It was like a major incident had just happened' https://t.co/74gC5YYhsl

[Rodney Edwards @rodneyedwards]

The things I do for @Tim_Mc_Garry. Out Monday.

[Rodney Edwards @rodneyedwards]

Tomorrow’s Impartial Reporter.