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• Laois 'Gig For Gaza' Event Raising Funds For Maternity Units

  Events are taking place in Portlaoise and Portarlington this weekend.

• Average House Price In Midlands Up 10% From Last Year

  New statistics from the CSO shows the average cost of a house in the region is now €249,300.

• Ombudsman Criticises HSE For Funding Issues On Nursing Home Scheme

  It assists younger people to move out of nursing homes but has run out of funding according to the Ombudsman's Report for 2024.

• Laois Commuter Speaks Out On Feeling Unsafe On Irish Rail

  It comes as the Transport Minister wants to see legislation for a security force for public transport.  

• New Home Commencements Drop In Midlands

  The biggest drop comes in Westmeath where they're down by 93%.

• New Cathaoirleach Elected To Offaly County Council

  Independent Councillor John Leahy takes up the position for the next year.

• Laois Senator Against CCTV Being Installed In Nursing Homes

  Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack feels its not necessary following a new HIQA report on abuse allegations in the Residence Portlaoise.

• SIPTU Reaffirm Opposition to BNM Recycling Sale

  A planned strike action for today was called off after talks led to an improved offer for workers.

• Infrastructural Issues Affecting Housing Completion

  The Central Bank has lowered its forecast for the number of houses to be built.

• Laois' Age Friendly Ambassador Urges Elderly People To Keep Connected

  Anna May McHugh from the National Ploughing Association is Laois's Age Friendly Ambassador.

• "His Story Was Rooted In Love" - Michael Killeen Remembered

  His funeral took place in Portlaoise this morning.

• Emergency Services Attend Offaly Crash

  It happened on the Clara road.

• Laois Man Guilty Of €167k Insurance Fraud Avoids Jail

  He lost two toes in a lawnmower accident.

• Asylum Seeker Accused Of Rape Refused Bail

  The State is calling him "a serious flight risk".

• Laois TD Questions New Social Welfare Bill

  It allows a person's pension to extend in certain situations.

• Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Midlands

  Road-users are being warned of poor visibility. 

• Union Calls Off BNM Recycling Strike

  Workers emerged from talk yesterday with a 'significantly improved' deal.

• Laois Businessman To Be Laid To Rest Tomorrow

  Michael Killeen founded Laois Hire and was over HSS Hire.

• Westmeath Sexual Health Service Nurse Urges People To Test For STI's

  TUS Athlone's Laura Tully believes many people are unaware as they can be asymptomatic.