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• Row Sparked Among Laois Councillors On Postponed Meetings

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• Laois E-Bike Scheme Hits 50,000k Travelled

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• 40 Weapons Seized In Midlands Operations

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• Midlands MEP Celebrates Confirmation Of Budapest Pride

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• Preschools Need Better Supports For Additional Needs Children - Carol Nolan

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• Offaly TD Calls For Late-Night Rural Local Link Services

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• Emergency Services Attend Midlands Crash

  The incident involved three vehicles.

• Laois Walks Festival Returns this Summer

  It will include forest trails, mountain hikes and heritage routes.

• Laois County Council To Host Derelict Building Grants Advice Sessions

  People can learn about eligibility when renovating.

• LDA 'Roadblocks Must Be Identified' - Longford Westmeath TD

  The Fine Gael rep says homes need to be built quicker.

• Report Reveals Local Radio Among Most Trusted News Sources

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• Inclusion In Our Local Spaces - Laois Integration Event Taking Place Today

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• 200% Rise In CAMHS First Time Appointment Waiting List 'Unfair' - Sorca Clarke

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• Over €80,000 Granted To Midlands Literacy Projects

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• Norway and Fjords Rising In Popularity For Touring Holidays

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