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• More Communal Resources Needed For Older Midlands People - Micheal Carrigy

  The Chair of the Oireachtas Housing Committee is questioning the lack of housing for elderly people to downsize.

• Open Fitness Sessions For Older Women Starting At Westmeath University

  The open sessions are part of a study at TUS Athlone to improve postmenopausal women's health outcomes.

• 'High Risk' Pregnancy Antenatal Care Moved From Midlands Hospital

  This follows serious incidents.

• Midlands Environmentalist Doubts Councils EPA Response

  It comes as sites were named in an EPA report for illegal peat extraction.

• State Should Tighten Down On Exaggerated Affidavits Claims - Pat McDonagh

  The Supermacs owner says it's needed to keep businesses from folding under insurance costs.

• Water Use Restrictions Extended In Westmeath As Several Counties In Drought

  Uisce Eireann launch a national water conservation appeal today.

• Midlands Hospital One Of Worst Preforming In Starting Cancer Treatment

  One in four people were waiting longer than recommended to start chemo and blood cancer treatment at Portiuncula.

• Offaly TD Calls For Funding Support For Alex Dunne

  Motorsport is not included in the Sport Ireland International Grant Scheme. 

• Midlands MEP Urges Clarity On Ireland's Nitrates Derogation

  Ciaran Mullooly is criticising changing regulatory demands.

• Gardaí Attend Scene Of Fatal Laois Crash

  It happened at around 8 o'clock yesterday evening in Abbeyleix.

• Midlands County Councils Issue Statements Over Illegal Peat Extraction Report

  The EPA believes county councils in the midlands are failing in their responsibilities.

• Deadline To Enter Tullamore Show Is Tomorrow

  There's an overall prize fund of €175,000.

• Woman Beaten With Golf Club By Westmeath Man In ‘Savage’ Attack

  He pleaded Guilty.

• Career Breaks Put Pensions At Risk - CEO FRS Network Group

  This comes following a survey of employees taking career breaks.

• Westmeath Creamery To Feature On International Supermarket Shelves

  They were chosen as one of 27 new suppliers.

• Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme 'Too Difficult' To Opt Out Of - Offaly Financial Advisor

  The scheme will come into effect on January 1st 2026.

• Enterprise Minister Encourages Irish Businesses To ‘Invest Carefully’

  It comes as the EU Presses the US for a trade deal.

• Midlands MEP Sends 'Strong Signal' To EU Commission Ahead Of CAP Vote

  Barry Cowen is the lead negotiator.

• Offaly Mum Campaigns For Change To Sexual Abuse Trial Process

  Tullamore's Georgina Tuohey says it's needed after waiting years for her former partner's case going to trial.

• Westmeath Doctor Among Midlands Trio Up For Theft And Money Laundering

  The three are facing a combined total of 135 charges.