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• 'Push For Paul' Fundraiser Running Through Westmeath And Offaly Today

  Paul's family and friends are seeking to raise funds, and awareness about Mitochondrial Myopathy.

• Former Westmeath Psychiatric Hospital Could Be Have New Purpose

  Refugee accommodation is one of the uses being considered.

• Over Half Of Total Turbines Installed At Midlands Windfarm

  It's expected to be fully operational by early next year.

• "Injury, Death And Trauma" Results Of Dog Attacks On Sheep Flocks

  There is a new campaign underway to urge people to be aware of their dogs at all times.

• Communities Urged To Register Defibrillators In Their Area

  650 are currently in the midlands alone.

• Gardaí Investigating After Thrown Rock Damages Laois Car

  It happened on the M7 yesterday.

• Sunny Weather To Continue Over Next Few Days

  Today is set to be the warmest day of the week.

• Classic Cars Coming To Westmeath In Aid Of Charity

  The event is in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation.

• Unaccompanied Learner Driver Arrested For Speeding 50Km/h Over Limit

  The Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the motorist on Saturday.

• Offaly Households To Potentially Be Without Water Tonight

  Works are scheduled to take place overnight.

• Children's Spinal Surgeries Waiting List "Out Of Control" - Midlands Mum

  Some children have been waiting for spinal procedures for 5 years.

• Investigation Launched After Shots Fired In Offaly

  The firearm was discharged yesterday morning.

• Popular Westmeath Store To Reopen

  The store closed in March.

• Electric Picnic Line-Up To Be Revealed This Week

  The festival returns to Stradbally this August.

• Health Minister Urged To Provide Clarity On Decision Behind Offaly Hospice Site

  Stephen Donnelly is due to decide between the two sites soon.

• €1.4 Million Funding Given To Midlands Community Centre

  The government announced over €30m will be invested in Rural Development.

• Bird Flu Could Cause "Extraordinarily High" Human Mortality Rates

  Certain mammals have contracted the illness after previously thought to be immune.

• Construction On New Laois Special School To Start Within Weeks

  The site has been met with a number of delays spanning decades.

• Seized Shotgun Back In The Hands Of Midlands Criminals

  It was first seized in 2009, and again last year.

• Growing Lists Sees Thousands Waiting On Driving Tests In The Midlands

  Mullingar has the most waiting for their test within the region.