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• National Ploughing Championships Launches in Offaly

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• Average Rent In Midlands Now Over €1,600

  The latest statistics come from the Daft.ie report.

• Recruitment Boost For Laois Garda Station

  Portlaoise Garda Station get four new recruits from the latest graduating class from Templemore.

• HSE Can Outsource To Meet Disability Assessment Demand - Westmeath Psychotherapist

  It comes as only 5% of children in Laois/Offaly were assessed within the legal six month time frame.

• RSV Vaccines Extended To Babies From Next Month

  The immunisation has led to a 57% reduction in cases seen at emergency departments.

• Enterprise Minister Unveils €55m Fund For Business's International Expansion

  The fund was unveiled by Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke.

• College Students Warned Of 'One Time Offer' Accommodation Scams

  TUS Athlone Students Union is urging students to reach out if they get scammed.

• "She Was A Legend"- Community Mourns Passing of Offaly Businesswoman

  The community of Edenderry is mourning the loss of well known businesswoman Bernadette Brady.

• Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Burglary

  The incident took place at a home in Athlone.

• Gardaí Appealing For Help In Finding Missing Athy Woman

  Betty O'Shea was last seen in a pair of black jeans, and a black t-shirt.

• Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Assault

  No injuries have been reported.

• Offaly TD Seeks Clarity On National Education Therapy Services

  The ETS, approved in June, has made promises to parents.

• HFA Reports 40% Surge In Lending, Including 258 Midlands Homes

  €709m in new loans have been advanced.

• Midlands Circus Performer Speaks Out On Laois St Patrick's Day Controversy

  Businesses and entertainers went public over the lack of payment.

• Enterprise Minister Reveal Plans To Support Firms Through Tariffs

  The plans include an export credit insurance scheme for exporters.

• Fast Lap to Court: Gardaí Catch 'F1 Hopeful' Doing 212kph in Laois

  Gardaí say this driving is not acceptable.

• Midlands Rents Up Over 6% In 12 Months

  Renters in Offaly have been hit with the biggest increase in the region.

• Midlands Hospital Apologises Over ED Delays

  Patients faced extensive delays in Mullingar last week.

• Gardaí Locate Missing Laois Teenager

  Aliyah Smyth Donnelly was reported missing from Portlaoise on Friday.

• Offaly Fire Station Open To Public This Weekend

  Tullamore Fire Station is unveiling its new training centre.