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• Peter Burke Defends Coalition Stability After Healy Rae Resignation

  Michael Healy Rae shocked the Dáil chamber yesterday evening by resigning.

• Midlands MEP Warns Fuel Inflation Impacting EU Home Builds

  Ciaran Mullooly is calling for intervention to prevent construction slowing down.

• Over €17K Granted To Midlands Exercise Groups For Older People

  It comes through the Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme.

• Accused In Fatal Midlands Quad Bike Collision Awaits Forensic Report

  It's in relation to a crash that claimed the life of Dean Wearen in Westmeath last year.

• Woman Arrested In Connection With Westmeath Assault

  The alleged incident took place in Athlone last weekend.

• Gardaí Seize €500k Worth Of Cocaine, Cannabis And Ecstasy In Offaly

  A house was searched earlier today.

• Offaly Architect Urges Balance In Transport Plan As New Book Launches

  'Modest Prosperity' will launch at the Brewery Tap tomorrow.

• Government No Confidence Vote Takes Place In The Dáil

  Michael Healy Rae has resigned as a Junior Minister.

• Gardaí Search Offaly Home

  A home is being searched in Ballykilmurray near Clara.

• Judge Slams Prison Conditions While Handing Down Community Service Sentence

  Judge Keenan Johnson voiced the comments as he sentenced 39-year-old Sifoso Mpobole.

• Offaly Runners To Tackle Charity 600km Run

  Edenderry's Bobby Reynolds and Shane Kelly are just a few runners set to take on the run from Malin to Mizen Head.

• Westmeath Mum Opens Up On 20th Anniversary Son's Road Death

  Following the tragedy, she established the Irish Roads Victim Association.

• State Needed Clearer Communication Over Defence Force Protests Role - Robert Troy

  The Fianna Fail TD admits more clarity was needed on Government on the issue.

• National Brown Bread Baking Competition Returns To Ploughing Championships

  A Junior competition has also been added this year.

• Nicola Coughlan To Host Saturday Night Live UK

  The Derry Girls star will be the host on April 25th.

• Westmeath Road Safety Campaigner Criticises Easing Of Driving Rules

  The eight day derogation allows longer daily and weekly driving limits for hauliers.

• NUJ Criticise Media Minister Over Protest Coverage Comments

  The NUJ's Offaly assistant general secretary, is urging the minister to respect press freedom.

• Burke Family Members Released After Serving Contempt Of Court Sentences

  Martina and Amni Burke were taken into custody in late March.

• Third Public Consultation On Midlands Lake Taking Place Today

  Consultations on flood risk management for Lough Funshinagh are continuing.

• Irish Food Safety System Strong Despite BSE Case - IFA

  President of the body, Laois's Francie Gorman says it proves Ireland's system is doing its job.