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• Laois County Council Refuses Planning Permission For Solar Farm

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• Home Care Provider Announces New Caregiving Roles Across Midlands

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• Midlands Rep Calls Out ‘Unnacceptable’ Grant Rules Leaving Elderly Woman In Cold

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• Enoch Burke To Take Legal Action Against Appeals Panel

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• Calls For Garda Investigation After Recovery Of Dead Horse In Westmeath

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• Gardaí Appeal For Information After €6k Power Tool Theft In Laois

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