Court proceedings have begun in both cases.
Two motorists in Laois are facing court appearances after being stopped by Gardai.
The Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped one motorist along the M7 yesterday using a mobile phone while driving.
Officers then discovered they also had no insurance.
In a separate incident in Portarlington a driver stopped also had no insurance and had two very warn front tyres.
Gardaí seized both vehicles.
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People over 50 are seen as the main targets for scams.
Laois County Council Announces 7.4% Budget Boost For 2026
Over €132m has been allocated by the County Council.
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Westmeath Footballer Shares Addiction Journey With TDs And Senators
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Historian Credits Social Media For Michael D Higgins' Enduring Popularity
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Emergency Services Attend Fire In Midlands Town
The incident took place in Roscrea just after 2am this morning.
Westmeath Councillors Claim They Were Blocked From Questioning Justice Minister On IPAS Centre Visit
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Man Appears In Court Over Theft in Westmeath
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Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Celebrate The Best In Local Food, Drink, And Tourism
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Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Man Found In Critical Condition
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Laois Choir Strikes Gold At Pride Of Place Awards
The Timahoe Male Choir took home the prize last Friday.
Temperatures Expected To Drop Over Next Few Days
The coming days will bring a mix of sunshine and scattered showers, with winds from the south.
Irish Home Improvement Loans Soar To Record Levels
The average amount sits at over €12,800.
Sledgehammer, Steel Bar, And A Hurley - Westmeath Neighbours In Court Over Street Brawl
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Sentencing Delayed For Pilot Convicted Over 120kg Midlands Cocaine Flight
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Rezoning Planned For Lissywollen After Centre Order Quashed
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Offaly Franchise Owner Among Many Left Unpaid After Fastway Shutdown
Fastway couriers went into receivership last month.
