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Drug testing areas will be available at festivals like Electric Picnic this year.

New synthetic drugs like 'pink cocaine' and different types of MDMA are posing risks to festival goers.

In the next few weeks, Electric Picnic in Stradbally, District X, and All Together Now will see thousands flocks to fields.

Drug testing areas will be available at EP and District X, with a new machine to identify the potency of the substances.

Nicki Killeen, Project Manager of Emerging Drug Trends with the HSE is asking people to keep an eye out:

Midlands Hospital Warns Of Increased Admissions

Staff and management at Regional Hospital Mullingar are apologising for any inconvenience caused.
Westmeath Swimming Pool Announces Temporary Closure For Repairs

Mullingar Swimming Pool will temporarily close next Monday until Friday.
Visual Art Exhibition ‘12’ To Feature At Electric Picnic

"12" explores addiction, recovery, and the possibility of a hopeful future.
Midlands Live Register Figures On The Rise

11,113 people in the Midlands were on the Live Register last month.
Lifeguard Appreciation Day Celebrated In Westmeath

The event took place on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
New Self-Guided Walking Routes Launched In Laois

The Durrow Digital Trails were recently launched.
Westmeath Town Responsible For Over 50% Of Cash Access Reports

82 out of the 141 cash access reports so far under Central Bank's reporting system come from Moate.
Councillor Says Questions Remain Over Failed Westmeath Accommodation Centre

Works to return the Lissywollen site in Athlone to its original state are being planned.

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