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• Irish Wheelchair Association And Rotary Clubs Gear Up For Midlands Skydive

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• SIPTU Pointing Finger At State Over Lack Of Private Nursing Home Regulation

  The spotlight is fixed firmly on the private sector for nursing after a TV expose on Wednesday night.

• Gardai Make Public Appeal For Information Following Bank Holiday Traffic Pursuit

  The incident happened last Saturday afternoon through a number of areas in Laois.

• Firefighter Urges Older People To Check Smoke Detectors After Westmeath House Fire

  Alfie Devine says that older people in rural homes need to check fire alarms and smoke detectors to check they're working.

• Two Multi-Million Euro Sites Come Onto Midlands Market

  The sites are in Westmeath and Longford.

• Laois Man Arrested In Wales For Driving Under The Influence

  The 30 year old failed a roadside drug test and was also arrested on suspicion of theft of two dogs.

• Judge On Case Of Carlow Gunman Says He Did Not Have Power To Oppose Bail

  Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court says it came from misinformation on the case.

• Laois Nursing Home Has Already Breached Admissions Ban

  HIQA has confirmed restrictions on admissions were put in place before last night's report.

• Doctor Accused Of Dangerous Driving That Led To Daughter's Death Seeking Crash Data

  45-year-old Babak Meshkat of An Cimín Mór, Cappagh Road, Galway has yet to indicate a plea.

• Community Comes Together To "Transform" Midlands Bog

  A six month review report by Clonbeale Peatland Conservation Grou has outlined the project's progress so far.

• SIPTU Willing To Negotiate Ahead Of Strike Action

  61% of Bord Na Mona recycling workers rejected a WRC deal yesterday and are planning a strike for next week.

• Asylum Seeker Charged With Alleged Rape In Midlands Town

  A 23 year old has been charged with the offence alleged to have taken place in February.

• Offaly Hosting Active Retirement Event Today

  Information and advice on ageing well in Ireland is on offer in Tullamore.

• HIQA Suspends New Admissions For Laois Nursing Home After TV Expose

  The Residence in Portlaoise was featured prominently in the investigative piece.