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• TUI Warns Easter Oral Exams Are Adding Pressure On Leaving Cert Students

  Exams will be completed by thousands of students nationwide by end of this week.

• Laois Councillor Calls For Review Of Investment Tax Rules

  He says the existing system discourages long term saving.

• April Fools’ Stunt Highlights Trust in Local Radio

  The fun campaign made a serious point.

• Tolü Makay Announces Tour

  She was in the final of Dancing With The Stars.

• Midlands TD Slams “Unacceptable” Mental Health Hospital Delays

  The longest wait reaches over 97 weeks. 

• Westmeath Woman Named One Of Four AXA Community Heroes

  Donna Price is being recognised for the work she's conducted within her community.

• Gardai Appeal For Information Following Offaly Crash

  The collision happened on the Tullamore Bypass yesterday evening at around 5:30.

• New Direct Route From Dublin To Shanghai Announced

  Enterprise Minister Peter Burke confirmed the move.

• Westmeath Man Named New CEO Of Irish Rural Link

  Briain Smyth takes over from Seamus Boland.

• Niall Horan Announces Extra Show Due To Demand

  Tickets are on sale tomorrow at 10am.

• Midlands MEP Demands EU Ban on Conversion Therapy

  Fine Gael rep Maria Walsh is also criticising Ireland for not yet banning the practice.

• Midlands Store Revealed As Location Of Second Lotto Winning Ticket

  Supervalu in Monksland is where the winning Daily Millions ticket was sold on Monday.

• Ryanair Boss Keeps Firm On Growth During Jet Fuel Crisis

  The Mullingar boss of Ryanair says jet fuel supplies should hold out until May.

• Burke Family Members Spend Night In Dóchas Centre After Arrest

  The pair were found guilty of contempt of court last month.

• Martina And Ammi Burke Arrested At Castlerea Prison

  The High Court issued arrest warrants for Martina and Ammi Burke earlier this month.

• Westmeath Energy Boss Warns Against Panic Stockpiling Of Fuel

  Measures are being taken across the world in order to help with the currently energy crisis.

• Midlands Animal Charity Slams ‘Disgusting’ Drop In Equine Welfare Cases

  No prosecutions were handed out last year for aninal cruelty.

• Insurance Costs Continue Upward Trend Despite Reform Measures

  The price of car insurance has risen by 20% in four year.

• HSE and Pharmacy Union Agreement Reached On Blister Packs

  The State are intending to pay the cost for vulnerable patients from June 1st.

• Laois Community To Challenge Approval Of Two IPAS Centres

  A meeting was held last night discussing the appeal.