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• Laois Students Win CPR Award For Lifesaving Actions

  Students from St Fergal's College in Rathdowney have been awarded with the honour.

• Record 100k Child Welfare Referrals To Tusla In 2025

  10,300 were made in the Midlands alone.

• Carlow College Expresses Concern Over Lecturer Redundancy Plans

  Staff representative Dr Regina Donlon wants a working group for lecturers to be set up.

• Dáil Debates Motion To Cut Back To School Costs

  Almost €3 million is being allocated through the Back to School and Footwear Allowance across the midlands.

• Tullamore Show Launches Sustainable Livestock Village Photo Competition

  €1,200 prize fund is on offer.

• Fire Crews Return to Westmeath Bog Fire

  Fire crews are tackling remaining hot spots at Drumman Bog.

• Live Updates: Status Yellow Heat Warning Issued For Midlands

  Temperatures are set to reach 30 degrees celsius today.

• US Navy Continues Blockade Of Strait Of Hormuz

  Former Army Ranger Portarlington's Cathal Berry says Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US will be one to watch closely.

• Uisce Eireann Repairing Burst Watermain In Offaly

  Repairs are being carried out in Birr and the surrounding areas today.

• IFA Warn Farmers To Look After Animals During Heatwave

  The IFA is warning high tempuratures could have an impact on crops and animal welfare. 

• Midlands Leads House Price Growth Outside Dublin

  Laois has the highest median house price in the midlands.

• Government Considering E-Scooter Ban

  Under current law, riders must be at least 16 years of age.

• Legal Warnings Issued To Suspected Illegal IPTV Box Resellers

  Notices have been sent to 10 suspected illegal resellers.

• A Man's Reflection: Ireland Has Developed A Familiar Ritual When A Woman Is Killed

  Retired Sgt. Graham Kavanagh says remembrance without learning is not prevention.

• Planning Approved For Westmeath Housing And Childcare Facility

  The development is located at Saunders Bridge in Mullingar.

• Forest Fire Warning Issued For Laois As High Fire Risk Declared

  The warning will be effective from 2:00pm today.

• Calls Grow For Transparency Ahead Of Carlow College Oireachtas Hearing

  Staff and students will address the media ahead of an Oireachtas Committee hearing.

• 47 Drivers Caught Using Phones During Laois Road Safety Operation

  63 Fixed Charge Notices were given in total.

• Westmeath Gardai At Scene Of Car On Fire On Motorway

  It's on Junction 12 westbound in the direction of the Coralstown exit on the N4.

• Gardai And Emergency Services At Scene Of Laois Crash

  The collision is on the M7 westbound at Junction 15.