Midlands News from Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Gardai Make Public Appeal For Information Following Bank Holiday Traffic Pursuit
The incident happened last Saturday afternoon through a number of areas in Laois.
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Firefighter Urges Older People To Check Smoke Detectors After Westmeath House Fire
Alfie Devine says that older people in rural homes need to check fire alarms and smoke detectors to check they're working.
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Two Multi-Million Euro Sites Come Onto Midlands Market
The sites are in Westmeath and Longford.
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Laois Man Arrested In Wales For Driving Under The Influence
The 30 year old failed a roadside drug test and was also arrested on suspicion of theft of two dogs.
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Judge On Case Of Carlow Gunman Says He Did Not Have Power To Oppose Bail
Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court says it came from misinformation on the case.
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Doctor Accused Of Dangerous Driving That Led To Daughter's Death Seeking Crash Data
45-year-old Babak Meshkat of An Cimín Mór, Cappagh Road, Galway has yet to indicate a plea.
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Community Comes Together To "Transform" Midlands Bog
A six month review report by Clonbeale Peatland Conservation Grou has outlined the project's progress so far.
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SIPTU Willing To Negotiate Ahead Of Strike Action
61% of Bord Na Mona recycling workers rejected a WRC deal yesterday and are planning a strike for next week.
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Laois Nursing Home Has Already Breached Admissions Ban
HIQA has confirmed restrictions on admissions were put in place before last night's report.
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Asylum Seeker Charged With Alleged Rape In Midlands Town
A 23 year old has been charged with the offence alleged to have taken place in February.
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Offaly Hosting Active Retirement Event Today
Information and advice on ageing well in Ireland is on offer in Tullamore.
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HIQA Suspends New Admissions For Laois Nursing Home After TV Expose
The Residence in Portlaoise was featured prominently in the investigative piece.