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  The proposal is aimed at increasing recruitment numbers in the Irish military.

• Gardaí Investigating Spate Of Laois Thefts

  Clothing was among the items stolen.

• Westmeath Councillor Wants Short Term Let Planning Exemptions For Self Caterers

  David Jones is calling for intervention from the Housing Minister.

• Plans For 27-Acre Midlands Soccer Facility Rejected

  Midlands Schoolboy/Girls League's proposed centre of excellence has been turned down.

• Laois Senator Rails Against Rent Pressure Zone Legislation

  The Residential Tenancies Bill is moving through the final stages of the legislative process.

• Managers Should Consider Remote Work Where Possible - FRS

  New research from JobLeads shows just 3.7% of jobs in Ireland are fully remote.

• Tourism Minister Welcomes Government Short-Term Let Restrictions

  Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the plan will strike a balance for short term lets.

• Former Portlaoise Prison Assistant Governor Criticises Psychiatric Prisoner Numbers

  38 people are being held in prisons currently.

• Midlands Local Authority Submits Plans To Extend Living City Initiative

  Simon Harris is expected to extend the measures until 2030.

• Laois Commuters Spend Up To Two Hours A Day Travelling To Work

  The local authority carried out a survey.

• "Clarity, Honesty And Fairness Must Come Before Profits" - Midlands MEP

  It comes as Dawn Farm Foods is importing beef from Brazil.

• Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants

  Carers allowance is counted as income in Westmeath’s rent calculations.

• NUJ Warn Oireachtas AI Threatening Journalism

  Assistant General Secretary of the NUJ, Ferbane's Séamus Dooley has spoken to the AI Committee.

• Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence

  Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre, Sean's Bar and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel have all picked up CIE Tours Awards.

• Man Accused Of Murder In 5 Star Laois Hotel Pleads Not Guilty

  Henry McGowan killed his father in Ballyfin Demesne in November 2024.

• Time To Move On From Bord Bia Bickering - Midlands MEP

  It follows Dawn Farm Foods beef supplies coming from Brazil.

• Three Midlands Schools In Line For New Special Classes

  38 more special classes have been approved, bringing the total to 301 nationwide.

• Two Men Hospitalised Following Midlands Assault

  Two men have been seriously injured following the assault in Longford Town yesterday evening.

• Midlands Wind Farm Opponents Face ‘Uphill Battle’

  The group is raising concerns over the projects.

• Laois Councillor Wants Clarity On NDP

  Conor Bergin wants the full list of projects included in the plan.