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  The incident took place just before 4pm this afternoon.

• 24/7 Telecare Being Delivered Across The Midlands

  TASK delivers fully managed telecare services that promote safety and independent living at home.

• Offaly Councillor Calls On An Post To “Get With the Times” After Service Halt

  The body machines at Dooley’s Spar in Blueball unexpectedly shut down during Christmas week.

• Enterprise Minister Targets Tourism Growth In The Midlands

  Peter Burke is promising more work for the tourism industry in 2026.

• Revenue Seizes Over €139k Of Contraband

  The seizures include suspected cannabis with a street value of €54k.

• Rose Of Tralee Makes Blossoming Start To Dancing With The Stars

  The duo achieved the top score on the competition’s opening night.

• Over 4,000 New Cars Registered In Midlands Last Year

  New SIMI figures shows Laois registered the most cars last year.

• Ryanair Boss Slams Taoiseach Over Delay On Dublin Airport Passenger Cap

  Michael O'Leary wants to see issues sorted at home.

• Midlands Secondary School Submits Plans For New Building

  Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea is looking to build a new 800 pupil building.

• IFA To Join Westmeath Protest Against Mercosur Trade Deal

  The protest is taking place this Saturday in Athlone.

• Low Temperatures And Snow Prompt Weather Advisories Across Ireland

  Over 150 were shut in the North today due to weather conditions.

• Midlands Defence Analyst Says US Action Against Maduro Signals Wider Power Shift

  Nicolás Maduro is being detained in New York.

• TD Criticises Lack Of Notice As An Post Services Halted In Offaly Shop

  People will now need to travel to Tullamore to collect payments.

• Laois Driver Arrested For Driving While Disqualified

  The driver was stopped by Gardaí in Ballacolla.

• Thousands Expected At Midlands Protest Against Mercosur Trade Deal

  A protest is taking place in Athlone this Saturday.

• Four Midlands Workplace Deaths Recorded In 2025

  New HSA figures show almost 60 incidents were recorded nationally last year.

• Motorists Advised To Take Alternative Routes Due To Westmeath Crash

  The incident occured at approximately 9.15am.

• Laois Motorist Arrested For Driving Under Influence

  The vehicle was stopped near Portarlington for going 141km/h in a 50 km/h zone.

• Ireland Among Lowest Unemployment In EU

  The Enterprise Minister says skills development must be a focus going forward.

• Offaly Town Considered One Of The Cleanest In The Country

  Tullamore is considered cleaner than European norms.