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• Plans Lodged For New Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Westmeath

  A 2,500 square metre facility at Mullingar Business and Technology Park is being proposed.

• Midlands LGBT+ Project Receives €100k In New Funding Boost

  €1.8 million is being allocated for 52 projects nationally.

• Uisce Eireann Enforce Overnight Water Restrictions In Laois Village

  They come into effect from 11 pm until 7 am tomorrow in Rosenallis.

• Robert Mizzell And Mike Denver To Headline Forest Fest Country Music Stage

  The Kickin' Up Dust Arena is a brand new stage for the Laois music festival.

• Climatologist Optimistic About New Offaly Energy Storage Project

  Climatologist John Sweeney thinks the battery powered model could be good for Ireland's energy in theory.

• Dame Judi Dench Accepts Honorary Patronage Of The Leinster Regiment Association

  The role recognises and pays tribute to her father’s distinguished service during the First World War.

• Midlands Households Discard €31m Worth Of Food This Year

  The country is projected to waste over €1.2 billion worth of food by the end of the year.

• Laois “STEM Stars” Initiative Brings Inclusive Science Learning To Autism Classes

  Seanie Morris led the activities.

• High Temperatures Continue In Ireland Amid European Heatwave

  It could hit up to 30 degrees tomorrow.

• CAO Deadline Approaching For Midlands Leaving Cert Students

  The CAO portal closes next Wednesday, July 1st.

• Midlands Farmers Encouraged To Support Rural Communities In Africa

  Farmers are being asked to donate one animal to support African communities.

• Midlands MEP Invites Women To Share Views On Gender Equality

  Thriving Mná will take place in Galway on July 3rd.

• Midlands Parents Strongly Back Co-Educational Classrooms

  The majority of households in the region prefer their children to be taught alongside both boys and girls.

• Danish Retailer NORMAL Opens In Westmeath

  It's the fourth national store in the country.

• Laois Gardai Arrest Driver Speeding 186 km/h Under Influence Of Cocaine

  The driver is now charged to appear before the courts. .

• Water Restored To Westmeath Homes After Burst Main Disruption

  Uisce Éireann says normal supply may take longer to return in some areas.

• Laois Gardai Arrest Driver For Expired Learners Permit

  The driver had also been under the influence.

• 225km Charity Walk Passing Through Midlands Today

  Pamex Ltd workers will pass through Westmeath.

• Midlands Arrests Made As Part Of Organised Crime Group Investigation

  Three women and a man are due in court today.

• Laois TD Asks Taoiseach To Secure Investment For Food Production Facility

  Willie Aird is making the call to Micheal Martin over the Leprino Foods site in Portlaoise.