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• Over 150 Midlands Businesses On Board For LOFFA Rainbow Day

  This year represents the fourth edition of the annual event.

• Offaly Lotto Player Bags €150k Winning Ticket

  More details to follow.

• Westmeath Army Barracks To Benefit From Increased Defence Funding

  The project has been allocated €1.4m.

• Midlands Children Raise Over €19k On National Pyjama Day

  The donations will go to autism support and eco-education initiatives.

• Gardaí Investigating After Two Or Three Men Involved In Laois Burglary

  The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.

• Report Finds Laois Town Can Be "More Than The Electric Picnic Site"

  The report is looking at the town's viability for tourism.

• "Sustainability Is The Way Forward" - New Refill Mill Owner

  Kim Darby took over the store yesterday.

• People With Disabilities Suffering A 'Silent' Housing Crisis - Irish Wheelchair Association

  It's calling on the Government to provide support for people with disabilities.

• Over €3m Granted For Road Repairs In The Midlands

  €40m has been announced for works across the country.

• Hosting Refugee Roadshow Coming To Offaly

  The event is hosted by the Helping Irish Hosts.

• Teenage Unaccompanied Learner Driver Caught Travelling Twice The Speed Limit

  Their vehicle has been seized.

• Investigation Launched Following Laois Burglary

  Gardaí are asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.

• Land Prices Are Set To Slump After Months Of Rain

  Teagasc and the Society of Chartered Surveyors have released their Agricultural Land Market Review.

• 'Push For Paul' Fundraiser Running Through Westmeath And Offaly Today

  Paul's family and friends are seeking to raise funds, and awareness about Mitochondrial Myopathy.

• Former Westmeath Psychiatric Hospital Could Have New Purpose

  Refugee accommodation is one of the uses being considered.

• Over Half Of Total Turbines Installed At Midlands Windfarm

  It's expected to be fully operational by early next year.

• "Injury, Death And Trauma" Results Of Dog Attacks On Sheep Flocks

  There is a new campaign underway to urge people to be aware of their dogs at all times.

• Communities Urged To Register Defibrillators In Their Area

  650 are currently in the midlands alone.

• Gardaí Investigating After Thrown Rock Damages Laois Car

  It happened on the M7 yesterday.

• Sunny Weather To Continue Over Next Few Days

  Today is set to be the warmest day of the week.