Penneys Plan To Create 700 New Jobs

More from Entertainment & Lifestyle

• Westmeath Man Awarded For Saving A Child From A Burning Building

  He pulled the child from an upstairs window.

• Paul Mescal 'Incredibly Proud' Of Glatiator II At Irish Premiere

  The Kildare Man stars in the latest Blockbuster Film.

• Midlands 103 Remains Region's Most Listened To Station

  The latest figures also show more than 3 million Irish adults listen to radio everyday.

• Artist Residency Scheme Coming To The Midlands

  This is in partnership with Music Generation.

• Midlands Woman Most Profitable Influencer On 'I'm A Celebrity'

  The influencer industry is a space for people to profit from social media.

• Maura Higgins is Entering The 'I'm A Celeb' Jungle

  Joining Maura in the jungle is former Irish professional boxer turned boxing promoter Barry McGuigan. 

• Over 160 Businesses Attending The Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards

  Titles up for grabs include Restaurant of the Year and Best Destination Hotel.

• Anna May McHugh Is Awarded Honorary Doctorate

  It was awarded for her significant contribution to the advancement of the Agriculture industry.

• Midlands Discovery Park To Host Memorial Walk This Weekend

  It's a chance to remember loved ones who have passed on.

• Social Media Lecturer "Not Surprised" Midlands Influencer Was Overwhelmed By Fame

  She rose to stardom from her time on Love Island.

• Westmeath Village Crowned As Ireland's Tidiest Village

  The town is the county winner for the second year in a row.

• Many Trick Or Treaters Adding Personalisations To Costumes This Halloween

  Orders are in for fake wounds and gel blood.

• Midlands Fire Services Are Warning About Halloween Costumes

  They want to alert parents to keep possible hazards in mind when choosing costumes for children.

• Do You Believe In Ghosts?

  A study found women are more likely to believe in the supernatural than men.

• Westmeath Dog Wins "Puppy Of The Year" Title

  A Laois pup took second place.

• Pat Shortt Talks About Midlands Family Connections

  The final leg of his current tour is taking place in the region.

• Westmeath Author Shortlisted For An Post Irish Book Awards

  His book is about the murder of Adrian Donoghue.

• The Boss Slams Donald Trump

  The music legend has family roots in Westmeath.

• The Coronas Take To The Stage In Offaly

  The Irish rock band will perform this Sunday.

• Midlands Favourite Scary Movies Revealed

  People in the region were asked what gives them a good fright around Halloween.