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  Weather forecasts are showing the hottest spell of weather for the region since 2022.

• Westmeath Residential Development Gets Green Light

  The plan for Kilbeggan will see 13 new houses built.

• Over 7,000 People In Midlands Affected By Heart Failure

  The new Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group has had its first meeting on heart disease.

• Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Fire In Laois

  The blaze broke out at 7 pm on Friday, and has been extinguished by Laois Fire and Rescue Service.

• Midlands House Prices Rise Over 6% In Past Year

  The new MyHome.ie report shows the prices are up by 6.5% on average across the Midlands.

• Laois TD Wants Project Costs Flagged In Advance

  Bus stops and shelters cost in the county cost €1.6m.

• Inquest Hears Cause Of Death Of Offaly Farmer Can't Be Determined Due To Embalming

  Joe Grogan of Screggan in Tullamore died at home on April 15,2023.

• Over €30,000 Allocated To Over 80 Sports Clubs Across Westmeath

  The grants will help clubs boost engagement, upskill staff and buy new sports equipment.

• Gardai Seize Car In Laois With No Gear Stick

  Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle on Wednesday.

• Numbers of Ukrainians Arriving In Westmeath Slows In Past Year

  Westmeath is seeing a decrease while Laois and Offaly are seeing an increase.

• Westmeath Band Announce Tour Dates

  They're touring the UK and Europe.

• Laois TD Wants Lambing Season Legislation

  Willie Aird believes stronger laws should be introduced.

• Laois County Council To Pay €40k To Solve Rat Infestation

  The area affected is between housing estates in Portlaoise.

• Rise In Drink Driving In Midlands

  The latest CSO figures show the results.

• Westmeath Drive-Thru Gets Green Light

  A new 24/7 McDonald's Drive-Thru is planned.

• Laois Man Who Died In Workplace Accident To Be Laid To Rest Monday

  John Maher passed away while working on a building site in Wicklow.

• Uncertainty On Incoming US Pharma Tariffs A 'Killer'

  Elis Cleanroom in Birr says there's a knock-on effect from uncertainty around tariffs.

• EU Commission President Should Resign If No Air Traffic Reform Passed - Ryanair

  Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary says it should happen if no reform happens after air traffic control strikes across the EU.

• Permission Granted But Where's The Progress? - Brian Stanley

  The Independent TD in Laois is concerned new special needs classrooms won't be delivered on time.

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