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• Gardaí Searching For Missing Westmeath Teen

  Aliyah Smyth Donnelly was last seen in Longford on Saturday afternoon.

• Man Arrested Over Fatal Laois Assault

  A man in his 70s has been arrested after a woman's body was discovered in Portlaoise today.

• New Amendment Strengthens Protections For Buying Financial Services Online

  The EU directive being written into Irish law includes changes such as turning down chatbot services.

• Midlands Business Man Honoured By US Congressman

  Mr Lynam, is a senior operations leader with Boston Scientific.

• Jozef Puska's Lawyers Suggest Potential Change In Murder Appeal Case

  Mr Puska is facing a life sentence after his conviction for the murder of Ashling Murphy.

• Offaly Duo Unite To Launch 'Storm Chasers Ireland'

  The page will also have a public safety focus.

• Former Laois STEM Engagement Officer Hopeful Regional Programme Will Return

  The regional programme funded through the EU Just Transition Fund ended last month.

• Westmeath Toastmasters Club Marks 30th Anniversary

  Public meetings are held every second and fourth Thursday in Mullingar.

• Laois Nursing Home Makes Significant Progress On Compliance Issues

  It comes almost a year after it was found non compliant on eight regulations. 

• Two Men Charged Over Aggravated Burglary In Westmeath

  They'll appear before Athlone District Court this afternoon.

• Offaly Students Head To Switzerland For 2026 Hydrogen Grand Prix World Final

  Four students are set to compete from the Sacred Heart School in Tullamore.

• El Niño Conditions Strengthen Risk Of Global Extreme Weather Events

  Heatwaves and extreme weather is expected across the world.

• Gardai Arrest Two Men Over Aggravated Burglary In Westmeath

  The incident took place in St Peter's Terrace in Athlone yesterday morning.

• Westmeath Councillor Calls For Government Action On Drink Spiking Protocols

  There are no formal hospital guidelines for managing suspected spiking incidents.

• €22.5m In Rural Regeneration Funding Still Unspent Across Midlands

  The largest amount of unspent money is in Offaly.

• New Westmeath Oral Heritage Training Programme Launches

  The programme builds on the findings of the Westmeath Oral Heritage Audit.

• Midland Hospitals Owed Over €2.2 Million In Unpaid Patient Fees

  More than €544k in inpatient charges remains unpaid at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

• Plans Submitted For Major Offaly Solar Farm

  Offaly County Council is due to make a decision by July 22. 

• Nursing Homes Body Seeks Clear Action

  A review was published yesterday.

• Midlands Youth Call For €27m Budget Boost For Youth Services

  Young people are meeting with TDs on the issue.