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• Fire Services Attend Scene Of Fire In Offaly

  It broke out in Bracknagh this afternoon.

• All Around Training Can Improve Workplace Culture - Offaly Workplace Consultant

  Six female paramedics have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and bullying in the National Ambulance Service.

• New Farm Advisory Service For Farmers Welcomed - Maria Walsh

  The Midlands MEP says it's a positive for farmers mental health but that the fight isn't over to reverse a slash to CAP funding.

• Two And A Half Kilometres Of Water Mains Set To Be Upgraded In Westmeath

  Construction will start at the beginning of August.

• Events Being Held In Offaly Libraries For Pride Festival

  Libraries across the county are joining the second edition of Offaly Pride which starts today.

• Second Teenager Charged Over Westmeath Firearm Incident

  The charge relates to an incident in Mullingar on Monday.

• Offaly Residents Given 'Do Not Consume' Warning Over Water Supply

  Cloncon, Derrybeg, Balinvally, Raheenduff, Newtown and The Meelaghans are the areas affected.

• "I Was Shocked And Appalled" - HIQA Chief Speaks Out On Nursing Home Scandal

  Admissions at the Residence in Portlaoise remain closed following revelations of malpractice.

• Sinn Fein Downplay Drop In Poll Numbers

  Offaly Sinn Fein Councillor Aoife Masterson says polling figures don't always tell the full story.

• Construction Of New Outdoor Swimming Pool In Offaly Begins

  €850,000 is the total cost of the pool.

• EU Prioritising Defence Spending Over Farmers - Midlands MEP

  Midlands MEP Ciaran Mulloly has criticised the motive.

• Midlands Prison In Line For New Wing As Part Of €400m Investment

  The Irish Prison Service is dealing with substantial overcrowding on a daily basis.

• Westmeath Hotel Named One Of Best Places To Work In Ireland

  Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard is being recognised alongside 38 other organisations.

• One in Ten Women Experience Suicidal Thoughts Due to Perimenopause

  A charity is offering a free online Menopause Support Group.

• Public Meeting On Large Athlone Housing Development Tomorrow

  The Plovers Wood estate will be built in the Lisseywollen area of Athlone.

• Arson-Accused To Be Tried In Longford Following Refusal Of Application To Transfer Case To Dublin

  50 year old Guo Zhong Chen of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar has been in custody since last August.

• New Government Pension Scheme Will Help Cost Of Living - Willie Aird

  The Laois TD feels the 'My Future Fund' scheme will do a lot of good once it comes into effect.

• Midlands Early Years Graduates Face Retention Challenges

  Early Childhood Ireland is making the call for change.

• Midlands University In Line For Sustainable Laboratory Cert

  Minister James Lawless made the announcement.

• Laois Offaly Garda Patrolling On National Day of Action

  Offenders will face fines and bans.