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• Westmeath County Council Toasts Road Safety Competition Winners

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• No White Christmas For The Midlands This Year

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• ESB Requires Massive Step Change To Meet Connection Obligations

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• Concerns Raised Over National Lottery’s Handling Of Gambling Risks

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• Over €73k Awarded To Midlands Schools For Sustainability Projects

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• Appeal Lodged Over Slieve Blooms Quarry Expansion

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• Westmeath Community Group Spreads Christmas Cheer To Families In Need

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• Offaly Bike Shop Owner Calls For Tougher Penalties For Phone Use While Driving

  Current phones users while driving receive a fine of €120.

• Department Of Education Faces Almost 2,000 Teacher Vacancies

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• Midlands MEP Slams EU Commission President Over Mercosur Trade Deal Push

  The signing is delayed until 2026.

• Revenue Seize Over €455k In Contraband In The Midlands

  282 weapons were also seized.

• Westmeath Global Tech Company Set To Move Next Year

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• Offaly TD Makes Call For Retail Crime Reporting Systems

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• Westmeath Private Medical Campus Credits Public Health Cases For Success

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• Over 300 Irish Soldiers Spending Christmas In Lebanon

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• Midlands Children’s Services Project Celebrates HSE Excellence Award Wins

  HSE Dublin and Midlands region secured major success.

• Midlands Towns And Villages To Receive €2.4m In Regeneration Funding

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