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• BNM Workshop Reunion Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow

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• ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect

  The Irish Congress Of Trade Unions is reminding people to leave the office behind on holidays.

• Laois Town To Host Famine Commemoration Event

  Abbeyleix is set to host one next May.

• Plans For Billion Euro Data Centre In Westmeath Face New Appeal

  The State's planning body will now rule on the future of the development.

• Westmeath Councillor Advocates For More Remote Working Hubs

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• Midlands Homelessness On The Rise

  340 people in Laois, Offaly, Longford, and Westmeath are being classified as homeless.

• Hundreds Without Power In Westmeath

  Over 860 premises in Mullingar are cut off at the moment.

• Westmeath Domestic Abuse Support Service Reports Rise In Cases

  Esker House in Athlone say they're dealing with a rise in cases.

• Laois TD Highlights GP Gap

  Brian Stanley says 74 people in the county under the Medical Card scheme have no access to GP services.

• Call Made For 'Cost Of Disability Payment' in Budget 2027

  Campaigners are seeking a payment of €55 per week to cover extra costs.

• Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe

  Conway and Co in Tullamore is ranked 69th on this year's list.

• Man To Stand Trial Over Midlands Tasering Accusation

  The Longford man is remanded on bail until October 13.

• Another Report Underlines Midlands House Price Inflation

  The cost of a home in the Midlands and Mid-West is up by over 7%.

• Midlands Braced For Severe Thunderstorms

  Met Eireann is warning of localised flooding, hail damage, and possible power outages.

• Sustainable Livestock Village Programme Launched For Tullamore Show

  The programme features the International Year of the Woman Farmer as a key theme.

• Offaly Woman Named National Carer Of The Year

  Vanessa Craven was recognised for her work.

• Plans Lodged For 40 Year Solar Farm Development In Offaly

  Th plans involve a planning application for a 143.4-hectare solar PV scheme.

• Midlands MEP Hosts Online Safety Initiative In Brussels

  "It Takes A Village" was hosted by Nina Carberry.

• Oireachtas Report Highlights Planning And Infrastructure Reform Needs

  A report on matters relating to transport, energy and housing delivery was released this morning.