Numbers are up by 66% from the same time period last year.
The number of electric vehicles on midlands roads is on the rise.
New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show there have been 646 newly registered EVs in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath in the year to July.
This compares with 389 for the same period in 2024 - a 66% increase.
Nationally, just over 18,500 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 33.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
Laois TD Calls For Shorter Ambulance Deployment Distance
Brian Stanley says only having one ambulance on call in Laois is concerning.
Uisce Eireann Publish Shannon Pipeline Consultation Submissions Report
120 submissions have been made on the €6 billion project.
70% Of Farming Families Lack Succession Plan
Anew survey by Irish Country Living and IFAC also shows 61% of men farm compared to 28% of women.
Mental Health Charity Triple Counselling Sessions After Citywest Protests
CEO of Turn2Me Tullamore's Fiona O'Malley says such events can cause anxiety in communities.
Westmeath Library To Close For Three Months From Today
The library will re open on January 19th.
Drug Usage On The Rise In The Midlands
There's been an increase in problem drug use since 2017.
Over 80 Jobs At Risk In Westmeath Tech Plant
Circana in Athlone has reportedly notified staff of its intention to cut jobs.
Shannon Callows Farmers Demand Inclusion In Flood Management Group
Save Our Shannon Organisation say they should be included in the OPW'S working group for flooding solutions.
Offaly Teachers Win National STEM Award
Sacred Heart School's Sindy Meleady and Aisling Burke won the honour for the work with the 'Steminists' club.
Appeal Lodged Against 600 Acre Laois Solar Farm Project
TD's and Councillors in Laois are objecting to five land parcels being erected in Laois.
Government Funding To Benefit Midlands Historical Structures
Almost €500k was provided across the midlands last year.
Former GAA Referee Pleads Guilty To Indecent Assault
79 year old Thomas Howard appeared before Tullamore District Court yesterday.
Laois TD Warns EU Plans Threaten Irish Neutrality
An EU proposal seeks a fund for defence and innovation projects.
Almost One Million Cigarettes Seized In Offaly
The discovery was made following searches in Edenderry and Rhode.
Management Can Easily End Industrial Action - SIPTU
Workers at Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore are set to go on work stoppages next weekend over working conditions.
Westmeath Credit Union Manager Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Mullingar branch manager Tom Allen picked up the honour at the CU Awards.
Midlands Readers Encouraged To Take Part in MS Readathon
The 2025 sprint to raise funds for MS Ireland takes place from November 1st.
Westmeath Town Strong Performer For Fibre Broadband
Mullingar is ranked as one of the best performing areas in the country for fibre adoption,
Ireland's Oldest Living Person With EB Publishes Autobiography
Abbeyleix's Emma Fogarty has released 'Being Emma' which tells the story of her life.
Fund Midlands Councils To Build Housing On Public Land - Simon Community
10 new properties are available to rent in Athlone and Portlaoise.
