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An Bord Pleanála appeal has been lodged against the plans to open a drive thru at Lakepoint Retail Park in Mullingar.

Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is clearing the record on his comments responding to Central Bank projections.

Longford Westmeath rep Michael Carrigy wants the Department of Housing to offer clear guidance.

The waste management company plans to sell their operations to KWD Recycling.

Claire Murray wants Offaly County Council to perform safety checks on all playgrounds in the county.

Daft.ie's latest report shows prices are over 13% in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.

Ciaran Mullooly believes Commission should take action on the issue.

Tullamore's Michael Gillespie of the Teachers' Union of Ireland thinks its a better way to combat staff shortages.

The midlanders got back to winning ways with a comfortable victory at home to Cork City.

A strong ending from the home side proved to be the difference.

The Lake County produced a spirited fightback against Roscommon last weekend.

The Laois club are just two wins away from promotion to the men's Super League.

Athlone Youth Orchestra and Moate Community School Orchestra are joining a Canadian High School band.

Numbers attending the festival could increase by up to 5,000 per day.

Here is your go-to list for what's taking place in the Midlands this weekend!

Ballyfin man, Noel Fitzpatrick of 'The Supervet' believes new technology will bring us closer to animals.