Midlands News from Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
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Midlands Rents Surge As Property Shortage Deepens
A shortage of rental properties is driving the increase.
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Six Week Health And Wellbeing Course For Farmers Launches In Westmeath
The event kicks off tonight in Castletown Geoghegan.
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Buccaneers Rugby Raise Over €4.5k For Westmeath Hospice
Two coffee mornings were held by the club.
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Laois County Council Approves 5% Rise In Commercial Rates For 2026
It'll be the first time financial contributions will rise in seven years.
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Plans Submitted For 92 Home Development In Offaly
A decision is due in the new year.
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€50k Available For Midlands Integration Projects
€3.6m is the overall funds for national organisations.
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Midlands Waterfront Consultation Nears Deadline
A survey regarding the project closes runs until Friday.
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Woman Found Guilty Over Double Murder
Ruth Lawrence is facing a life sentence later this month.
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Frustration Grows Over Delays To New School Building In Offaly
A financial assessment for a new Ard Scoil Chiarain Naofa building in Clara continues.
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Calls For Garda Action Plan On Hate Crime And Online Extremism
The Coalition Against Hate Crime is seeking answers from the Garda Commissioner.
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Former Justice Minister Pays Tribute to Laois Garda Sergeant
Charlie Flanagan says Jim Cannon put his life on the line to protect Mr Flanagan's family.
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Revenue Seize Contrabrand Worth €693k
Six weapons including smoke flares were also seized.
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Laois Woman Part Of Launch For Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign
Borris In Ossory's Samantha Vaughan is part of today's national White Ribbon for Lung Cancer launch.
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Major Westmeath Housing Development Gets Green Light
Over 100 homes are coming to Mullingar.
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Midlands Renters Facing Soaring Costs
Rents are up over 10% across the region in the last year.