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• Laois Nursing Home Fails HIQA Inspection In Eight Of Nine Areas

  The healthcare watchdog inspected the facility on April 8th.

• Decision Due Today On Major Westmeath Housing Development

  104 residential units could be given the green light on the Ardmore Road in Mullingar.

• "Monster" Groomer Jailed For Seven Years

  A 59 year old man has convicted of prolonged sexual abuse of his partner's daughters.

• Public Consultation On Westmeath County Development Plan Tonight

  A 'drop-in' public information session is taking place in Mullingar this evening.

• Midlands MEP Welcomes U-Turn On "Most Important" Piece Of EU Legislation

  Maria Walsh says she's been leading efforts to ensure anti-discrimination is an EU priority.

• Construction Begins On "Significant" €5.6m Midlands Walking Trails

  The border trail network across the region will cover 70km in total.

• New Community Choir In Midlands Nursing Home

  They're asking for a variety of volunteers.

• Defamation Law Reform Could Protect Retailers - Westmeath Solicitor

  The amendment bill will reach its third stage on Thursday.

• Athlone Drug Awareness Group Stress Need For Addiction Supports

  Alcohol remains Ireland's largest drug problem.

• Offaly TD Calls for Immediate Pause on Wind Energy Projects

  The guidelines have been in place since 2006.

• Business Owners Near River Shannon Sign Petition Rejecting Waterway Fees

  Over 100 owners don't agree with proposed fee charges by Waterways Ireland for boats on the river.

• Midlands Properties Under ARP Surge by Over 700%

  The number of people receiving the Accommodation Recognition Payment has gone up by 717% in two and a half years.

• Offaly Psychotherapist Welcomes New Online Safety Code

  Around 10 platforms could face heavy fines if they don't comply with age verification measures.

• Lucky Laois Player Wins €1m in National Lottery

  The National Lottery will reveal the store that sold the winning ticket in Friday's draw tomorrow.

• RSA Lacks Planning Ability For Drivers Test System - IRHA

  Irish Road Haulage Association President Ger Hyland feels the test system should be taken away from the RSA.

• Victim Of Drunken Assault In Westmeath Passes Away

  Thomas Maher is being remembered as a gentleman and a good friend.

• Wedding Bells Ringing For Offaly Rugby Star

  The couple got married in the Midlands.

• Ryanair Pays Staff Bonuses For Catching Oversized Cabin Bags

  Staff make €1.50 per passenger.

• Prison Overcrowding Leading To Violence And Drug Abuse - Irish Prison Officers

  Irish prisons are well over what's considered safe numbers in the State's prison population.