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• Emergency Measures Needed To Protect Farming Industry

  A European Election Candidate has described it as a "dying" industry.

• Concerns Over Impact Of Heavy Traffic On Westmeath Town

  Athlone introduced a new one-way system into the town in 2018.

• Number Of Measles Cases In Ireland Still A Concern

  Three cases have been found in the Dublin Midlands region.

• Tullamore Woman Leads Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

  The Offaly teacher says she’s ready for the challenge of President of CCÉ.

• Delayed Payments For Farmers To Be Discussed At Public Meeting

  The scheme is for farmers impacted by the flooding along the River Shannon.

• Increase In 'Keyboard Warriors' Engaged In Hate Speech - Nigerian Man In Laois

  Gardaí say there's been a 12% increase in hate crime.

• Petition For Pedestrian Crossing In Laois Village Nears Target

  It has received over 370 signatures so far.

• Laois Glamping Site Recognised For 'Consistently Great Reviews'

  The site has picked up a Travelers' Choice Award.

• Westmeath Actress Lands Leading Role In New Series

  Sky's new thriller will star the local actress.

• Just Over 50 Midlands Homes Available To Rent - Daft.ie

  Westmeath has the largest number of those.

• Athlone Student Named Female Cycling Ambassador

  Aishling has been honored at a ceremony in Dublin.

• Fine Gael Selects General Election Candidates For Longford-Westmeath

  The candidates already sit in the Dáil and the Seanad, respectively.

• Calls To Build Westmeath School To Tackle Waiting Lists

  A local councillor says existing schools are at capacity.

• Man Charged With Assault Of Elderly Woman In Westmeath Due Back In Court

  He last appeared before the courts last week.

• 12% Rise In Hate Crimes In 2023

  That's according to new figures by Gardaí.

• Midlands Community Groups Encouraged To Apply For Just Transition Funding

  The Regenerative Tourism And Replacement Scheme is worth a total of €17m to be divided up among various projects.

• Three People Arrested Following Drugs Seizure In Laois

  Drugs were seized from the passengers of a car stopped by Gardaí.

• Betting Industry "Not Doing Enough" To Tackle Problem Gambling

  It's estimated over 130,000 in Ireland can be classed as having a problem.

• Hoped UK Government Would "Be More Respectful" To Ireland With Immigration Along The NI Border

  A Midlands North West Candidate has written to the First Minister of Northern Ireland.

• Two Possible Routes Have Been Identified For Greenway Serving Westmeath

  The greenway will travel between Kilbeggan and Mullingar.