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  The sheltered space will be ready later this summer.

• Good Things Happen When You Get A Group Of Committed People - Castlepollard Local Development

  The Westmeath town is in the early stages of their Rural Regeneration Plan.

• 60km Memorial Walk Starting In Westmeath This Weekend

  Walkers will set off from the Annebrook Hotel in Mullingar Saturday morning.

• Car Parking Costs Add Unnecessary Stress To Cancer Treatment Patients - LARCC

  The Westmeath cancer support sanctuary is advising people to make alternative travel plans.

• Laois Gardaí Investigating Stolen Car

  Anyone with any information is being asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.

• Thousands Of Westmeath Homes Told Not To Consume Tap Water

  Around 20,000 people are affected by the restriction.

• Under-Utilised Facility Could Get New Education And Training Centre

  A midlands TD wants a feasibility study to be the first of many steps in development of the town.

• Most Of The Country Lives Within 300 Metres Of A Licenced Premises

  An addiction counsellor is concerned about the availability and affordability of alcohol.

• HSE Funding Insufficient For Midlands Population Growth - Sinn Féin

  Thousands of hospital appointments across the region were cancelled last year.

• "A Wonderful Husband, Father And Friend" - Mark Walsh Remembered At His Funeral

  He was laid to rest this afternoon.

• Rock Legends 'The Cult' To Headline Forest Fest

  The UK band completes this year's list of headliners.

• "A Huge Relief" Parent Reacts To Return Of Nurse To MRHM

  The nurse has been out of work since early April.

• Motorist In Westmeath Clocked Speeding On National Slow Down Day

  21 motorists have been caught speeding so far today.

• Plans Submitted For Over 100 Offaly Homes

  Two developments will see the construction of 100 units in Birr, if given the green light.

• Midlands Student Among Winners At Prestigious Trad Music Awards

  Fionn Connolly was among a group of eight winners at the Siansa Irish Championships.

• Midlands Man Who Died In Workplace Incident To Be Laid To Rest Today

  Mark Walsh passed away on Monday morning.

• 'Exceptional' Nurse To Return To MRHM Paediatric Diabetes Service

  She had been carrying the workload of 2.6 people before taking unplanned leave.

• Children's Health Ireland Disputing Stats On Cancellations

  There were over 5,500 cancellations at Regional Hospital Mullingar according to CHI.

• Support The Bees For 'No Mow May' - Offaly County Council

  The initiative is intended to enhance bee nutrition and nesting.

• 10 Year Masterplan For Derryounce Lakes and Trails Nearly Set

  The public say they want to see more entrances to the site.