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• Two Teenagers To Stand Trial Over Alleged ‘Slammer Gun’ Attack In Westmeath

  The incident took place in the Ardleigh Park area of Mullingar on July 14th this year.

• Staff Shortages Blamed For Midlands Hospice Planning Delay - Aoife Masterson

  Offaly County Council is seeking clarity from the HSE on recently submitted details.

• Teenager Pleads Guilty After 200 km/h Car Chase To Laois

  The 17 year old is facing charges of endangerment of life, using a stolen car and 13 counts of dangerous driving on April 21st.

• Bord na Móna Must Prioritise Farm Safety Amid Flooding Concerns - Ciaran Mullooly

  The Midlands MEP feels the company don't see farm safety as their main issue.

• Shane Ryan To Feature In Enhanced Games Next May

  The 31 year old announced his retirement from swimming last week.

• Offaly Among Worst Affected Counties In National Water Quality Decline

  The EPA has identified the Midlands as having the most significant rise in nitrate concentrations.

• Midlands MEP Raises Alarm Over Livestock Safety After Shannon Callows Flooding

  Severe flooding has impacted the Shannon Callows near Athlone over the past week.

• Westmeath Company Recognised With Gold Membership Award

  The Kilbeggan company is one of 136 Gold Membership winners for 2025.

• Gardai Ask For Public's Help In Locating Missing Midlands Man

  Thomas 'Tommy' Egan was last seen cycling torwards Knockcroghery last Friday.

• Revenue Officers Seize Over €479k In Contraband

  The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.

• Tanaiste To Address RACO Conference

  The two day conference for commissioned officers starts in Meath today.

• New Jobs Announcement For Offaly

  An Offaly town is set to see fresh investment.

• Westmeath Haulier Jailed For Seven And A Half Years Over €2.8m Cocaine Haul

  Killian McNay admitted to having 40 kilogrammes of cocaine for sale or supply at Dublin Port on September 22, 2024.

• Man Who Raped Partner Jailed For Eight Years

  Martin Harte has pleaded guilty to two counts of rape.

• Offaly TD Welcomes New Mental Health Service Worth €1.3m

  The crisis resolution team will begin services in the county next year.

• Westmeath Auctioneer Welcomes New Short Term Letting Regulations

  Offaly, Carlow and Longford County Councils have received no applications on short terms lets.

• Human Trafficking Awareness Event To Take Place In Westmeath

  It's taking place in the Annebrook Hotel tomorrow evening.

• Midlands Farmer Warns Of Flood Risk From Proposed Offaly Windfarm

  A public meeting will be held at 8pm this evening in Rhode Hall to gather local feedback and concerns.

• Man In His 20's To Stand Trial Over Fatal Quad Bike Collision In Westmeath

  The incident took place in February.