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• Gardai Investigating Assault in Westmeath

  The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday morning in Athlone.

• Offaly Landowner Prosecuted For Destruction Of Vegetation

  The offence was in breach of the Wildlife Act.

• Revenue Seize Contraband Worth €156K In Various Operations

  113 counterfeit items were seized with an estimated value of over €43,000.

• Former Midlands Travel Agent Speaks On Flight Cancellations

  It's been reported Aer Lingus is scrapping some transatlantic and European

• Midlands To Avail Of New Trial Late Night Bus Scheme

  Longford has been listed as part of the 'One At One' scheme.

• Approval Granted For Sand And Gravel Extraction In Offaly

  Offaly County Council are approving the 15 year project in Croghan.

• More CAP Bargaining To Be Done - Taoiseach

  Negotiations are continuing to finalise the EU's Common Agricultural Policy post 2027. 

• Green Light For Major Laois Wastewater Upgrade

  It will serve over 45,000 people for the next 25 years.

• Annual National Car Run Coming To Midlands This May Bank Holiday

  The Bear Run 74 will pass through Tullamore and Portlaoise.

• Former Bord Na Mona Workers Hosting Reunion In Offaly

  The event will be in Teach Lea on June 27th.

• Offaly TD Demands Faster Acre Scheme Payments

  Deputy Carol Nolan says some farmers are waiting years for payments from the Government scheme.

• Midlands Community Rally Around Canadian Family Following Car Crash

  Jenn McMillian is thanking people in Tullamore for their help after her parents were hospitalised in a serious crash in the Midlands.

• Junior Minister Reveals Family Home Threat Amid Protest Tensions

  Robert Troy chose not to report the matter to the Gardaí.

• My Faith In Humanity Was Nearly Lost Following Years Of Abuse - Mary Cowen

  Mary's husband Brian served as Taoiseach from 2008-2011.

• PHOTOS: The Electric Picnic Warm Up Party

  It was held in Laois over the weekend.

• Concerns Raised Over Occupational Therapy Shortages In Laois And Offaly

  Brian Stanley raised the issue in the Dail.

• Midlands Heritage Sites To Receive Almost €300k In Conservation Funding

  €365k will be spread across six county's.

• 'Beer, Steer And Go': Man Maimed Brother In 195km/h 'Missile' Westmeath Car Crash

  He had been using cannabis and filming himself drinking while driving.

• Taoiseach Labels Criticism From Midlands Senator As "Positive"

  Micheal Martin is standing over the government's actions during the fuel price protests.

• Over 5,400 Older People Still Waiting For Essential Home Support

  In the Midlands, 370 individuals are still waiting for approved additional support hours.