Midlands News from Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Four People Hospitalised After Criminal Damage By Fire In Westmeath
The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Laois Councillor Defends Refusal Of Public Toilets
They were requested for Durrow playground.
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Firefighting Services Seeking Recruits
A Laois fire fighter is sharing his experience in the sector.
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Jury In Trial Of Jozef Puska’s Family Sent Home After Second Day Deliberations
Puska's two brothers, are accused of withholding information.
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5 Dogs Rescued In Laois Alive And Well
Their fur was badly matted upon discovery.
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Offaly Mum Appears On Her Son's Junior Cert Exam
Junior Cert history paper 1 had questions about her.
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59 Apartments Granted Planning Permission in Midlands So Far This Year
CSO Statistics show Offaly only granted 4 planning permissions for apartments in Q1 of 2025.
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Uisce Éireann Extend Westmeath Hosepipe Ban
The Water Conservation Order will now remain in place until August 4th.
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Local Councillor Highlights Lack of Medical Services in Westmeath Village
Labour Councillor Denis Leonard says people in Rochfortbridge are facing a lack of health supports.
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Midlands Doctors And Secretary Facing Multiple Charges Of Theft And Deception
All three of the accused are to be sent forward for trial to the Circuit Criminal Court.
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We've Been Beaten, Kicked, And Bit - Award Winning Offaly Creche Cries Out For Help
Memory Lane won this year's 'Creche of the Year' at the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards.
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Revenue Report Explosion Of Weight Loss Drug Seizures
Weight loss drugs along with botox and tanning products have been discovered in the midlands.
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Laois Deputy Asking Irish Rail For Late Night Service
Laois TD Sean Fleming feels a late night Portlaoise-Dublin train should be added.
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Asylum Seeker Accused Of Rape Expected To Seek Bail
The 23 year old is accused of a raping a woman in Athlone in February.
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Local Councillors Looking To Regain Barracks In Westmeath
Columb Barracks has been used to accommodate international protection applicants in recent years.
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Over 6,000 Midlands Families Eligible For Back To School Allowance
Applications are now open with claims being paid from July 14th.
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Man Accused Of Murdering His Mother In The Midlands Sent Forward For Trial
Mirjana Pap's body was discovered in a bogland at the end of December last year.
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Heavy Midlands Downpours and Thunderstorms Forecast This Morning
Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath is under a yellow status thunderstorm warning.