Midlands News from Thursday, August 13th, 2026
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Offaly Councillor Calls For Housing To Be Prioritsied Over Data Centres
A 710MW gas power station is proposed for Derrygreenagh.
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Lidl Appeals Refusal Of Proposed Midlands Store
Planning permission was refused last month.
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Legal Deserts Emerging Across The Midlands
No trainee solicitors were in Laois last year.
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Gardaí Investigate Arson Attack In Westmeath
No injuries are being reported.
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Status Yellow High Temperature Warning Remains In Effect Across Midlands
Laois, Offaly and Westmeath continue to be part of the warning.
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Laois Senator Highlights Prison Overcrowding Issues
This comes following the arrival of Daniel Kinahan to Portlaoise Prison.
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Midlands Minister Promises Billion Euro Flood Defence Investment By 2030
Robert Troy says the State has spend around €250m since 2020.