More than half of smokers surveyed said they leave the office multiple times a day for a puff.
Smokers get an extra week of holidays every year.
A new study has found people who go for cigarette or vape breaks in work spend about 39 hours a year away from their desk.
More than half of smokers surveyed by the UK's Office for National Statistics said they leave the office multiple times a day for a puff, with a third saying they spend 20 minutes of their working day smoking outside.
Midlands Student Wins Two Awards For Research On Energy Crisis
One award was the Runner Up for the overall Best Project.
Offaly €150k Scratch Winner Is A Repeat Winner
They've won on scratch cards on two other occasions.
Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris And Kylie To Headline Electric Picnic 2024
The Laois festival has just announced the lineup.
Nine Finalist Spot For The Midlands In Digital Town Awards
The ceremony will be held in Athlone next month.
Late Laois Two-Year-Old's Organs Used To Save Three Children
Hannah Kealy's mum is asking people to consider donating their organs.
'Pleasant' Mother And Daughter The Winners Of €150k Offaly Scratch Card
The pair picked up the biggest prize on the ticket.
Over 150 Midlands Businesses On Board For LOFFA Rainbow Day
This year represents the fourth edition of the annual event.
Offaly Lotto Player Bags €150k Winning Ticket
More details to follow.
Midlands Children Raise Over €19k On National Pyjama Day
The donations will go to autism support and eco-education initiatives.
Report Finds Laois Town Can Be "More Than The Electric Picnic Site"
The report is looking at the town's viability for tourism.
Electric Picnic Line-Up To Be Revealed This Week
The festival returns to Stradbally this August.
Rock Legends 'The Cult' To Headline Forest Fest
The UK band completes this year's list of headliners.
Midlands Student Among Winners At Prestigious Trad Music Awards
Fionn Connolly was among a group of eight winners at the Siansa Irish Championships.
Midlands Students Win Top Prizes In Children's Art Competition
The very first Texaco Children’s Art Competition was held in 1955.
Century-Old Westmeath Business To Close
It first started operating in 1911.
Offaly Artist Creates Mural For Samaritans
The portrait is of Darragh Fleming, a poet who struggled with his mental health.
Folly Fest Announces Line-Up Ahead Of Return To Laois
Last year's festival in Culohill Castle sold out.
Volunteers Out In Force Selling Purple Roses In Westmeath Today
Mullingar's Ciarán Kilmurray was among 35 children in Ireland who were excluded from access to cystic fibrosis medicine, Kaftrio.
Westmeath Men Taking On Manchester Marathon For Children's Charity
They've given themselves just 18 weeks to prepare for the race.
Electric Picnic To Be Powered By Renewable Energy
The grid power will ultimately reduce carbon emissions.
