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  Noel McCann from Tullamore's Bridge House Hotel says no HSE staff are available for civil ceremonies in Offaly.

• Threshold Express Concern Over Excessive Short Term Lets

  Threshold says there are 119 homes advertised for short term lets in the Midlands.

• New Highly Skilled Midlands Jobs Announced

  A new control centre in Athlone will manage power assets across Europe.

• Wind Chill Expected To Bring Back Winter Feeling

  11 counties are under the weather warning this morning.

• Pieta House Expected To Close Midlands Services

  A new 'co-located' facility is expected to opened in the future.

• Westmeath Hotel Applies For New Wellness Centre

  A decision on the application is due May 5th.

• Midlands MEP Demands Stronger Disability Access Laws

  Ciaran Mullooly believes a dedicated EU Accessibility Agency is needed.

• Tullamore Lions Club Named All Ireland Club Of The Year

  The Lions Club was honored last year for its 50 years of Service.

• €366k In Compensation Paid Last Year For Pothole Damage To Motorists

  Laois County Council had among the lowest levels of compensation, with just over €5,000 paid out. 

• Offaly Councillor Expresses Concern On 'Nearest School' Rule For Online Admission

  Sinn Fein Councillor Aoife Masterson feels it will undermine schools in Tullamore selected for the pilot programme.

• High Court Hears Moving Enoch Burke To Castlerea Prison Was 'Lawful'

  Judgement on the matter has been reserved to next Wednesday.

• IFA Welcome Plan To Dredge Parts Of River Shannon In Offaly

  Plans have been approved by the local authority in Offaly.

• Regional Enforcement Authority To Prevent Illegal Peat Extraction Still Being Formed

  Local Government Minister James Browne has not announced further progress on the plan.

• Dangers Of Black Ice Highlighted At Road Safety Conference

  It comes ahead of a seasonal operation targeting drug and drink driving this weekend and St Patrick's Day,

• Westmeath County Council To Host Civic Reception For Athlone Town

  Athlone Town secured back to back league titles and the FAI Cup last season.

• Laois Man Looking For Love On First Dates Ireland Tonight

  Both Cavan Dunne and Caoimhe Moore from Laois feature on tonight's episode.

• Irish Athletics Legend Ronnie Delany Dies Aged 91

  He was a medal winner at the Melbourne Summer Games in 1956.

• Authorities In Offaly Approve Dredging Along Part Of River Shannon

  710  cubic metres of silt and peat will be cleared from Victoria Lock, Clonahenoge.

• Laois Man Nears Finish Line Natiowide Charity Walk

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