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  Muintir na Tire were awarded for 40 years of community safety work in Laois.

• Westmeath Councillor Calls For Compromise On Housing Development

  A planned 125 residential units and childcare facility for Kinnegad is on appeal to An Comisiun Pleanala.

• Offaly Councillor Proposes Livestreamed Local Authority Meetings

  Sinn Fein Councillor for Offaly Aoife Masterson says it's to ensure accountability to the public.

• Revenue Seize Over €570k In Contraband

  The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.

• Westmeath Volunteers Recognised At Water Safety Awards

  Westmeath Water Safety had eight winners on the night.

• Westmeath Hospital Among Top Earners Of Public Health Funds

  The Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar was one of the highest earners.

• Calls For Accountability Over State Covered Tax Errors

  New FOI documents uncover pay mistakes among senior and retired officials.

• Government To Support Workers Affected By Fastway Receivership - Peter Burke

  Nuvion Group's receivership will affect 300 jobs.

• Major Oil Spill In Offaly

  The spill runs from Ferbane Town all the way to Lusmagh.

• Growing Industry Driving Rise In Property Prices - Laois Auctioneer

  The median price of a house in Portlaoise has significantly risen.

• Half A Million Granted For Midlands Outdoor Recreation Projects

  Nature and tourism amenities in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath are in line for new funding.

• New Objection To Midlands Hospice Site In Offaly

  The objection comes from the Offaly Hospice Foundation.

• Developers To Address Oireachtas On Housing Challenges

  Three major developers will address the committee this afternoon.

• Westmeath Residents Move Against Major Housing Development

  The 125 home plans are being appealed by residents in Kinnegad.

• Median House Prices Rise In Midlands

  The highest increase of 23% came in Laois according to Geowox's Q3 report.

• Literary Festival Kicks Off In Laois Tomorrow

  Leaves Festival of Writing and Music will run until this Saturday.

• New Entrance To Laois Shopping Centre Gets Green Light

  Planning permission was granted at the end of last month.

• Midlands Winners For Family Carer Of The Year Announced

  Three winners from each county have been crowned.

• INTO Survey Reveals Job Vacancies In Over Half Of Special Schools

  56% of special schools have job vacancies in new findings by the INTO.

• Offaly Mother Raises Almost €2k for Down Syndrome Ireland

  Clara's Amy Rickard undertook the Purple Run last month for her nine month son Caelan.