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• IFA Warn Balance Must Be Struck For Nitrates Derogation

  The EU is negotiating for the removal of the exemption of the Nitrates Directive for Irish farmers.

• Students Unions Hold 'Digs Drives' For Accommodation

  It comes as AMLÉ say 1 in 8 students in TUS are relying on digs.

• TUI Warns They Can't Fill In Secretaries Strike Indefinitely

  General Secretary of the TUI, Tullamore's Michael Gillespie says while they support it, it's a strain on teachers.

• Laois Pub Offers Space For Christmas Shoebox Appeal

  Team Hope have been looking for a temporary space in Portlaoise for this year's Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

• Former Army Ranger Skeptical Of Israeli Forces In Lebanon

  UNIFIL peacekeepers will be withdrawn from Lebanon after 2027 if a UN Security Council vote passes today.

• Missing Midlands Teen

  They were reported missing in Carlow town on Monday.

• Laois Astronomy Student Playing Big Role In Discovering New Planet

  The planet has been named WISPIT 2b.

• Over €130k Cannabis And Cocaine Seized In Westmeath

  It was seized in Athlone alongside a joint operation by Westmeath and Galway Drugs Units in Galway.

• Midlands Councillor Calls Out Government Over School Transport Delays

  Driver shortages is seen as one of the reasons for buses being cancelled.

• School Secretaries And Caretakers Go On Strike For Pension Rights

  This follows unsuccessful negotiations between trade union Forsa and the Department of Education.  

• Electric Picnic Countdown: Official Traffic Plan Released

  It's as 85,000 concert-goers prepare to gather.

• Drop In Average Waiting Time For Driving Test

  The average is just over 10 weeks.

• UNIFIL Mission To End In 2027 After Final UN Extension Vote

  Irish troops have been involved in the mission since 1978.

• "Completely Heartbreaking" - Tributes Pour In After Offaly Man Dies In Road Crash

  Stephen Mooney was hit by a loose crane on the Clonbullogue to Edenderry road.

• Irish Rail Needs To Step Up Over Laois Train Stations - Brian Stanley

  The independent rep wants facilities in Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Ballybrophy improved.

• Gardaí Seek Public's Assistance In Finding Missing Laois Teenager

  14 year old Aliyah Smyth Donnelly has been missing from Portlaoise since Monday.

• Laois Brewery Warns Fans "Not" To Smuggle IPA Beer Into Electric Picnic

  Ballykilcavan Brewery is unable to sell its beer at the festival.

• Three Months Of Traffic Management In Line For Westmeath Town

  The works include optimising junction layouts.

• New School Bus Routes For Westmeath Students

  Parents will pay €75 per child annually.

• Midlands Local Authorities Shortlisted For Government Awards

  Laois, Offaly and Westmeath County Council are being recognised for works carried out.