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• Jozef Puska Abandons Bid To Appeal Conviction For Ashling Murphy's Murder

  He’s currently serving a life sentence for the murder of Ashling Murphy in January 2022.

• Gardaí Arrest Driver And Seize Vehicle On M7 In Laois

  The motorist was stopped for driving unaccompanied on a learner permit.

• Enterprise Minister Rules Out Ongoing Excise Duty Cuts As Fuel Prices Rise

  Diesel prices could rise by 10 cents and petrol by 2 cents this weekend.

• Vigil Taking Place For Woman Murdered In Laois Next Friday

  Adina Raluca Constantin will be remembered by the community in Portlaoise's Memorial Park.

• RTE Must Answer Further Questions On Overspending - Micheál Carrigy

  The Longford-Westmeath TD feels it's needed in order to restore trust in the broadcaster.

• €2M Worth of Drugs Seized Across Midlands

  Cannabis jellies containing THC and HHC were seized.

• Status Yellow Weather Warning For Midlands

  Temperatures are due to go above 27 degrees.

• Funeral Today For Westmeath Crash Victim

  She lost her life alongside two others in a crash in Malaga.

• Laois Local Studies Launches 2026 Summer History Talks Programme

  The first talk takes place this evening.

• Supermacs Owner Sees Growth Opportunity In The UK

  The company has built up assets worth almost €300 million.

• "Passion, Humour And A Good Heart" - Funeral Held For Second Westmeath Malaga Crash Victim

  The funeral of Mark McCullagh Crichton took place this afternoon in Mullingar.

• Laois Gardaí Renew Appeal For Witnesses To Single Vehicle Crash

  The incident took place in Portlaoise last month.

• Westmeath Malaga Victim "Leaves Behind A Legacy Full Of Love"

  Michaela Newcombe remains are being cremated at Lakelands Crematorium in Cavan this afternoon.

• Offaly Man Recounts Life Saving Moment 21 Years On From London Terror Attacks

  Daingean's William Edgill avoided one of the attacks on the morning of July 7th 2005.

• Laois GAA Club Bans E-Scooters And E-Bikes From Club Grounds

  Graiguecullen GAA is implementing the initiative.

• Status Yellow High Temperature Warning Issued For Midlands

  It's in effect from 1 pm tomorrow until Sunday morning.

• Law Society Will Write To Laois Judge Over Comments

  Judge Andrew Cody was highly ciritical of solicitors failing to provide legal aid in Portlaoise this week.

• Enoch Burke To Take Legal Challenge Against Disciplinary Appeals Panel

  It's the third time court action has been taken by him against an appeals panel.

• Longford-Westmeath TD Demands Further Action For Mental Health Care

  Sorca Clarke is saying more needs to be done to deliver improvements.

• Funerals For Westmeath Malaga Crash Victims Taking Place Today

  Michaela Newcombe and Mark McCullagh Crichton are being laid to rest today.