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  Michal Luczak, 44, was due to appear for sentencing at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court.

• Councillors Push For Local Link Service Between Westmeath Towns

  Kinnegad Labour councillor Denis Leonard says it's vital for the area.

• Midlands MEP warns EU of 'serious costs crisis'

  He's calling on the Commission to consider suspending tariffs on fertiliser imports.

• TUS Athlone Students Voice Concerns Over Rising Fuel Costs

  It comes as Finance Minister Simon Harris says the government is reviewing the numbers affected by high fuel costs.

• Revenue Seize Over €94k Of Contraband In Various Operations

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• Over €7.4 Million Announced For Housing Adaption Grants For Midlands

  The grants will improve homes for older people and disabled people in the region.

• Three Hour Commute Forced Midlands Woman To Leave Dublin Hospital Job

  Deirdre Gowran worked in Crumlin Children's Hospital.

• Westmeath Fundraising Committee Seek Volunteers For 24 Hour Walk

  'Relay for Life' is returning to Tyrellspass this September to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

• Snow Could Be On The Cards This Week Despite Longer Evenings

  Different parts of the country woke up to snow on Friday morning.

• First Laois Finalist In National Heritage Awards

  The Malt House is based in Stradbally.

• 'Hocus Pocus… No More Focus' Driver Caught In Laois Hours Into Driving Ban

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• Tolü Makay And Katelyn Cummins Into Dancing With the Stars Final

  The midlands stars will be performing for victory this Sunday.

• Over €65K Funding For Midlands Agricultural Shows

  The shows are taking place in summer this year.

• Westmeath TD Condemns Arson Attacks On Westmeath Churches

  Churches in Castletown Geoghegan and Kilbeggan were attacked over the weekend.

• Road Hauliers Warn Of Rolling Protests Over Rising Fuel Costs

  Hauliers want to see carbon tax abolished.

• Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Vandalised Westmeath Train

  The incident happened on Saturday.

• Giant Concrete Pipes Depart Offaly Concrete Company For Bypass Project

  The pipes are making their journey from Tullamore's Condron Concrete to the site in Limerick.

• Further Grants Possible To Help Homeowners With Rising Costs - Taoiseach

  Micheal Martin says the situation is being closely monitored as conflict in the Middle East unfolds.

• Laois County Council Launch Centenarian Award

  Breda Fitzpatrick is the first ever recipient of the council's award.

• Midlands Set To Get €7.2M For Retrofitting Social Homes

  It comes from the Housing Departments' Energy Retrofit Programme.