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• Fine Gael Councillor John Naughten Has Died

  It’s understood he passed away suddenly.

• Midlands 103 Wins Gold At IMRO Radio Awards

  The station received four honours at this year’s awards ceremony.

• Funding Being Sought To Establish Addiction Helpline In Laois

  The local authority are making the call on the HSE and Department of Health.

• Plans Put Forward For New Wellness Facility In Laois

  The site would also feature accommodation.

• Laois Town To Host Conference For Diabetics

  Both children and adults with the condition will be attending the event tomorrow.

• Midlands Sees Another Decline In Live Register Figures

  Over 9 ,000 people in the region signed on last month.

• Former Fine Gael TD Predicts Two Potential Dates If An Early Election Is Called

  Speculation has been rising since the Budget this week.

• Laois Nursing Home Has Official Opening Today

  The Minister for Enterprise officially opened the new facility.

• "She Was Fun And Adventurous" - Annabel's Family On Idea Behind Proposed Play Centre

  She passed away in 2018 following an accident.

• Michael O'Leary Disputes Claims He's To Blame For Rising Westmeath Land Prices

  He recently paid nearly €4m for land near Collinstown.

• Funeral Details Announced For Former Midlands Minister Mary O'Rourke

  The former Fianna Fail deputy served in cabinet in both the Health and Education departments.

• Challenging Christmas Expected For Flight Passengers - Michael O'Leary

  The Ryanair boss is again raising concerns with the passenger cap.

• Columb Barracks Modular Units Expected To Be Finished This Year

  40 units will see up to 320 people accommodated.

• Imelda Keenan's Family Vow To "Keep Fighting" After Meeting Gardaí

  The family of the missing Laois woman met with investigating officers yesterday.

• New Study On Impact Of different Modifiers On A Child's Education

  The study focuses on different modifiers in a child's life, and how they affect them academically.

• Government Needs To Listen To Taxi Drivers - Boxer Moran

  Figures show a drop in the number of taxis in Ireland.

• Gardaí Warning People Of Dangers Of Fireworks This Halloween

  The consequences can include fires and injuries.

• Westmeath Business Damaged Following Fire

  The incident happened on Monday night.

• Offaly Teen Sentenced To Life In Detention For Murder Of Offaly's Lorna Woodnutt

  He was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court today.

• Kepak Invests €8m In Westmeath Plant

  The money will be used to increase capacity and establish a more efficient and sustainable process at the facility.