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• Enoch Burke Is Back In Prison

  Mr Burke was released from Mountjoy Prison last week to prepare a legal challenge.

• Westmeath Tech Expert Calls For Boycott Of X Over AI Abuse Concerns

  The platform is facing investigation over a Grok feature that allows sexual image generation.

• Motorist Arrested In Laois For Speeding In Untaxed Uninsured Van

  The driver was driving 27km over the speed limit.

• Laois TD Urges Faster Construction Of Cost Rental Homes

  Independent rep Brian Stanley says Laois renters will be hit hard by the incoming 2% cap on annual rent increases.

• Midlands Business Open New Facilities

  Bevcraft has opened a second premises in Mullingar ahead of its 10th anniversary.

• More ATMs Sought By Westmeath Councillors

  Labour Councillor for Kinnegad Denis Leonard is raising the issue.

• Offaly Gardai Make Public Appeal On Missing Jewellery

  The pieces were found in Killeigh on Saturday.

• New Tourism Plan Targets €10bn Annual Visistor Spend

  Tourism Minister Peter Burke is meeting industry leaders today.

• Government Considers Compulsory Helmet Use For E-Scooter Riders

  Orthopaedic Surgeon at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore Prof Eoin Sheehan warns more enforcement is needed.

• Westmeath Family Blogger Backs 'Mental Health' Days

  Moate's Sonya Kelly and founder of hipbaby.ie thinks there's benefits - but there has to be rules.

• Enterprise Minister Confirms He Was Overpaid

  The Longford Westmeath TD says he's completed his repayments.

• Offaly Driving Instructor Calls Out Lack Of Clear Road Markings

  Joe Wynne from Wynne's School of Motoring in Tullamore feels it's a reason drivers fail their tests.

• Occupied Territories Bill Needs Enactment - Brian Stanley

  The Laois TD is pushing for the bill's approval.

• Laois Gaelscoil To Reopen In Time For 20th Anniversary

  Construction is underway at Gaelscoil Shlí Dála in Ballaghmore.

• Enoch Burke To Be Re-Arrested For Repeated Trespass

  It comes only two days after his fourth stint behind bars.

• Laois Brothers Sentenced Over Rape And Assault Charges

  Both brothers pleaded guitly to rape and indecent assault.

• Laois TD Questions EirGrid On Energy Capacity

  Eirgrid have been before the government's Infrastructure Committee.

• Westmeath Library Re-Opening Pushed Back

  The Aiden Heavey Library in Athlone had been set to reopen in mid-January.

• Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions

  The Irish Penal Reform Trust is slamming recent inspection reports.

• Offaly GAA Club Submit New Pitch Plans

  Birr GAA have also submitted plans for two new viewing stands.