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• Gardaí Investigating Spate Of Laois Thefts

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• Westmeath Councillor Wants Short Term Let Planning Exemptions For Self Caterers

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• Plans For 27-Acre Midlands Soccer Facility Rejected

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• Laois Senator Rails Against Rent Pressure Zone Legislation

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• Managers Should Consider Remote Work Where Possible - FRS

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• Tourism Minister Welcomes Government Short-Term Let Restrictions

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• Former Portlaoise Prison Assistant Governor Criticises Psychiatric Prisoner Numbers

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• Midlands Local Authority Submits Plans To Extend Living City Initiative

  Simon Harris is expected to extend the measures until 2030.

• Laois Commuters Spend Up To Two Hours A Day Travelling To Work

  The local authority carried out a survey.

• "Clarity, Honesty And Fairness Must Come Before Profits" - Midlands MEP

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• Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants

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• NUJ Warn Oireachtas AI Threatening Journalism

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• Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence

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• Man Accused Of Murder In 5 Star Laois Hotel Pleads Not Guilty

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