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  The new plan covers the needs of the mobility impaired as well as housing for students in SETU.

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  The dental workforce has declined by over a fifth in the last 17 years.

• Prison Inmates' Mental Health Being Impacted By Over Crowding

  A new report shows men in prison are facing several barriers to accessing mental health care.

• Plans For Cycling And Walking Trails Across Midlands Bogs

  The intention is in inter-connect with the Greenway.

• €5,000 Taken During Burglary In The Midlands

  Gardaí are investigating two burglaries in the midlands.

• Flooding Schemes To Protect Almost 2,000 Homes

  A flood alleviation plan is under construction in Athlone.

• Laois School Students' Study Highlights Farmers' Battle With Mental Health

  Their study found expectations and demands on farmers are making things worse.

• Elderly Man Hospitalised After Offaly Crash

  The incident in Tullamore happened at 12pm today.

• Women Risk Being "Stuck" In Refuge Due To Issues With Sourcing Accommodation

  Esker House claim hotels do not work as well for domestic abuse victims.

• Record Number Of Women Declare For 2024 Local Elections

  36 candidates have put their names forward so far in the midlands.

• Westmeath Cafe Customers Reluctant To Take Home Cans After DRS Implementation

  The Deposit Return Scheme has faced broad criticism from businesses in the midlands.

• Emergency Services At Scene Of Offaly Crash

  The collision occurred earlier this morning.

• Dáil To Debate Replacement Of Means-Testing For Family Carers

  The Regional Group of TDs is putting forward an alternative.

• 'Pleasant' Mother And Daughter The Winners Of €150k Offaly Scratch Card

  The pair picked up the biggest prize on the ticket.

• Serious Offaly Crash Which Saw Four People Hospitalised Under Investigation

  The collision occurred on Monday afternoon.

• 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.