Westmeath still has more than 5,000 people registered.
12,900 people are receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the midlands this week.
That's a drop of 1,300 from last week, as more people return to work.
Westmeath still has the highest number of those in receipt of the payment with 5,200.
That's followed by 3,900 in Laois and 3,800 in Offaly.
In total, 287,000 people will receive the payment in Ireland this week.
Offaly Publicans Take Aim At Vintners Body Over Diageo Price Hikes
The group is aiming to remove Diageo.
Councils Step Up Enforcement Over Missing Social Housing
Developers are alleged to have breached social housing planning conditions.
Laois Hardware Store To Close After 43 Years In Business
A confirmed closing date will be announced in the coming weeks.
Offaly TD Wants Trespass Law Expanded
The Tánaiste is indicating he'll instruct the Minister for Justice to look at reforms.
Tadhg Farrell’s Father Jailed For Seven Years Over €33k Heroin Seizure
27 year old Aaron Holt of Castleview Park, Edenderry pleaded guilty to the seizure.
Illegal Hunting Discovered In West Offaly
Hares has been hunted in Ferbane with prosecution pending.
Water & Solar Solutions To Feature At Midlands Home & Energy Expo
The 2026 Expo is taking place on Sunday, 22nd of February.
Westmeath Hospital Sees Surge In Admissions
The Regional Hospital in Mullingar is warning long waiting times for non emergency cases.
'Business As Usual' At Westmeath Garda Station Following Attack
The Barrack Street station in Athlone suffered criminal damage on Sunday evening.
Emergency Workers And Soldiers Seek Fairer Pensions
Athlone's Conor King, RACO Secretary General says retention will become a bigger issue.
Grok Needs To Be Suspended In EU - Maria Walsh
The Midlands Northwest MEP is calling for the measure during a formal European Commission investigation.
Laois TD Demands Affordable Water Connection Fees
Independent rep Brian Stanley is highlight prices as high at over €6k in Portlaoise.
Midlands MEP Praises EU - India Trade Deal
Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen is welcoming the news an agreement has been reached.
Convicted Laois Murderer Dies In Prison
The body of Robert Corbet of Capoley, Sheffield Cross in Portlaoise was found in Mountjoy on Monday.
Midlands Woman Volunteers At West Bank Farm
Tullamore's Mieke Scholte says hope is enduring at Tent of Nations project amid the conflict.
Midlands Ministers Travelling Abroad For St Patrick's Day
New York, Austin and Perth are just some of the cities that will be visited.
Former Irish Boxer Pleads Guilty To Serious 'Stabbing' Of Relative
Mary Nevin appeared in Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court today.
Athlone Town AFC Launches Business Collective Uniting Midlands Companies
The platform connects local organisations with the club and supporters.
Midlands Forecaster Issues Severe Flood Warning
The region could still be hit by the storm, according to Ireland's Weather Channel.
Westmeath Hospital Under Pressure As Admissions Surge
There's very long waiting times for any non-urgent patients.
