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• No Opening Date Yet For New Westmeath Injury Unit

  The new unit is set to be located in Athlone.

• Fine Gael Rep Hits Out At Offaly Fianna Fáil Members

  The criticism follows the election of Cathaoirleachs in Offalys three Municipal Districts.

• US and Iran Announce Framework For Peace

  Mullingar defence analyst, Declan Power says Iran has the upper hand.

• Gardai Begin New Search Operation For Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

  An open area near the Wicklow/Kildare border is being searched over the coming days.

• Laois Photographer Shortlisted For Astrophotography Competition

  Paul Fetherstonhaugh has submitted a photo for the 'Out of this World' category.

• Midlands Hospital Continues To Experience High Admission Numbers

  Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore is apologising for disruptions caused.

• ESB Advance Plans for New High Voltage Station In Westmeath

  It's part of their wider plans and works for the county.

• Relief For Offaly School As Nine SNAs Reinstated For Summer Programme

  There are currently 199 pupils in Ballinamere NS as well as three autism classes.

• Midlands Garda Divisions Show Gap In Drink Driving Tests

  The Meath/Westmeath Division recorded a low breath testing rate compared to Laois-Offaly last year.

• Laois TD Urges Greenway Impact Review On Farming

  Willie Aird feels some projects will not come to fruition.

• Midlands Celebrates Men's Health Week

  There is events happening across the region.

• Sonas Urge People To Be Vigilant In Spotting Domestic Abuse During World Cup

  The charity is warning reports of incidents rise following major sporting events.

• Laois 10k Run and Family Fun Day Returns This Sunday

  Abbeyleix House and Farm is holding their fifth annual family fun day this Sunday.

• Fianna Fail Councillor Elected Tullamore Cathaoirleach

  Shane Murray is succeeding Councillor Declan Harvey in the role.

• Outgoing Chair Of Offaly County Council Elected Birr Cathaoirleach

  Independent rep John Leahy is taking up the role in Birr.

• Midlands Showing Fast Growth In Mortgages For First Time Buyers

  It comes from analysis by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. 

• Plans For Major Laois Redevelopment Delayed

  The developer is appealing a planning condition to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

• Enterprise Minister Expresses Concern Over Ticket Website Liquidation

  Festivals claim they'll lose thousands as a result.

• Builders Behind Midlands Solar Farm Scoop Up Award For Construction Excellence

  Wills Bros Group are taking home the Judges Silver Award for their work on the Timahoe North Solar Farm.

• Laois TD Highlights Four Year Wait For Neurological Assessments

  Independent rep Brian Stanley highlighted the case of a young Portlaoise woman in the Dail.