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• Multiple Laois Burglaries Under Investigation By Gardaí

  Anyone with information is being asked to contact their local Garda Station.

• Department Of Education Criticsied For Response To Lack Of Schools Spaces In Laois Town

  Calls are being made for a new school to serve the area.

• Westmeath Business Secures Multi-Million Euro Investment

  The money will be used to fund the company's market expansion.

• Over 2,500 Students Sign Up For Midlands 103 NexGen Expo

  The event is coming to Offaly next month.

• Confidence Suitable Cardinal Health Replacement Can Be Found After Meeting

  Stakeholders met to discuss options for the future of the site yesterday evening.

• Calls For Laois Retailers To Be Given Supports To Protect From Theft

  A greater Garda presence is among the suggestions.

• Westmeath Man To Face Three Challenges Today At World Skills Finals

  It's day three of four of the competition.

• Westmeath School Gets Major Upgrade Go-Ahead

  Colaiste Mhuire has availed of funding from the Additional School Accommodation Scheme.

• Health Minister Criticised For Response Over "Urgent" And "Serious" Need For Offaly Hospice

  Stephen Donnelly has repeatedly insisted a decision on the location for the facility will be made shortly.

• 15% Year-On-Year Increase In Midlands Rent

  Laois saw one of the largest increases in the country, according to a new report.

• Offaly Olympian Tears Up During Return To School

  The Welterweight champion visited her old school this week.

• Ryanair Boss Will Limit Drinks On Planes If Limits Are Applied In Airports

  It comes after a spike in violent disorders on flights over the summer.

• People Putting Off Exercise Because Of A Lack Of Knowledge Says Offaly Trainer

  Coach Spollen is also reminding people to have patience when beginning their weight loss journey.

• Sinn Féin Claims It Can Provide Childcare For €10 Per Day

  It would cost over €300m to fund the initiative.

• €30k Investment For Offaly Community Group

  The money, which was announced by the Rural and Community Development Minister today, will be used to upgrade the group's vehicles.

• Justice Minister Believes Government Can Achieve Zero Tolerance Of Domestic Violence

  The first refuge centre delivered through the strategy has been opened.

• Three Weeks Of No School For Offaly Children As Parents Struggle To Find Space

  A Tullamore mum received a official letter of rejection from a local school that is too full to accept her son.

• Green Light For New Westmeath Solar Farm

  Permission was granted subject to 20 conditions outlined by the local authority.

• New Plans Could See Working Asylum Seekers Pay Towards Accommodation

  The proposals are being put forward by Fine Gael.

• Westmeath Housing Developments Refused Due To Waste Water Capacity

  Calls are being made for systems to be upgraded.