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  Only 1,454 properties nationwide paid the vacant home tax last year.

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  A local TD says there's a failure within community care services.

• Man Sentenced Over Series Of Midlands Thefts

  He was found in possession of an axe.

• Another Heatwave Set For Midlands

  Temperature are set to rise into the mid-twenties.

• Post Mortem Due On Laois Fatal Assault Victim

  The body of a woman in her 50s was discovered at a house in Portlaoise yesterday.

• Westmeath Teen Found Safe And Well

  Aliyah Smyth Donnelly has been located.

• Man Arrested Over Fatal Laois Assault

  A man in his 70s has been arrested after a woman's body was discovered in Portlaoise today.

• New Amendment Strengthens Protections For Buying Financial Services Online

  The EU directive being written into Irish law includes changes such as turning down chatbot services.

• Midlands Business Man Honoured By US Congressman

  Mr Lynam, is a senior operations leader with Boston Scientific.

• Jozef Puska's Lawyers Suggest Potential Change In Murder Appeal Case

  Mr Puska is facing a life sentence after his conviction for the murder of Ashling Murphy.

• Offaly Duo Unite To Launch 'Storm Chasers Ireland'

  The page will also have a public safety focus.

• Former Laois STEM Engagement Officer Hopeful Regional Programme Will Return

  The regional programme funded through the EU Just Transition Fund ended last month.

• Westmeath Toastmasters Club Marks 30th Anniversary

  Public meetings are held every second and fourth Thursday in Mullingar.

• Laois Nursing Home Makes Significant Progress On Compliance Issues

  It comes almost a year after it was found non compliant on eight regulations. 

• Two Men Charged Over Aggravated Burglary In Westmeath

  They'll appear before Athlone District Court this afternoon.

• Offaly Students Head To Switzerland For 2026 Hydrogen Grand Prix World Final

  Four students are set to compete from the Sacred Heart School in Tullamore.

• El Niño Conditions Strengthen Risk Of Global Extreme Weather Events

  Heatwaves and extreme weather is expected across the world.

• Gardai Arrest Two Men Over Aggravated Burglary In Westmeath

  The incident took place in St Peter's Terrace in Athlone yesterday morning.

• Westmeath Councillor Calls For Government Action On Drink Spiking Protocols

  There are no formal hospital guidelines for managing suspected spiking incidents.