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• Over €380k Granted For Tourism In Laois

  The funds are being awarded under the EU Just Transition Fund.

• House Buyers In Laois 'Misled' By Property Developer - Brian Stanley

  Over 80 families are still waiting to move into homes in the Sandwood Estate in Portlaoise.

• 'Somebody Could've Been Killed' - Midlands Animal Rescue Shelter

  It comes following an incident with a horse and trap.

• Offaly Community 'Outraged' Over Planned Temporary Accommodation Centre

  Offaly Councillor Aoife Masterson says people have concerns about the planned development for Inchmore House in Clara.

• Tourists Warned Of European Wildfires As Temperatures Soar Over 40°

  There's wildfires breaking out in many parts of Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.

• Theatre Of Food Returns To Electric Picnic

  The three stages will feature cuisines from all over the world.

• Teacher Shortage Forces Students To 'Miss Favourite Subjects' - TUI

  The retention crisis is affecting students experiences.

• Man Arrested In Possession Of Knife In Westmeath

  The was stopped by Gardaí on patrol.

• Midlands Man Dies After Alleged €600k Ecuadorian Drugs Bust

  A 64 year old man and his son were arrested over an alleged cocaine seizure.

• Government Confirms Almost €500k In Midlands Community Sport Funding

  Over €4m is being sent to Sport Partnerships across the country.

• Subtropical Airmass Behind Latest Hot Weather Spell

  Rhode's Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says it's been forming slowly over the Atlantic.

• EU CAP Payments To Midlands Bring In Nearly €180 Million Annually

  It comes as the IFA are campaigning against reforms to have CAP ringfenced.

• Uisce Éireann Announces €1.5m Upgrade To Laois Wastewater Treatment Plant

  Work on the wastewater treatment plant in Ballyroan will begin this month.

• Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Midlands Skies Tonight

  The shower lights up the skies every summer, and is known for its "shooting stars".

• 'It's Mad' - TUS Students Union President On Midlands Accommodation Prices

  TUS SU President Dara Lenihan says students are paying up to €850 a month for accommodation on the Athlone Campus.

• Mental Health Charity Concerned Over Rise Of AI Relationships

  Turn2Me's CEO, Tullamore's Fiona O' Malley feels people won't get emotional fulfillment from a AI relationship.

• Rise In Alcohol And Drug Related E-Scooter Crashes Recorded

  30% of people injured in e-scooter crashes are presenting to hospitals intoxicated in new research from St James's Hospital. 

• Fitzpatrick & Heavey Group Completes 35-Home Development In Westmeath

  The houses have been sold at an average price of €233,000.  

• LAWPRO To Address Water Quality In Offaly Town

  They will discuss works planned for the 3rd cycle Water Action Plan. 

• Offaly Discovery Park Set For €350k Investment

  It follows an investment of €30m under the Trail Network Development Scheme.