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  The service is long awaited in the area.

• Tullamore Dew Visitor Experience Wins Two World Whiskies Awards

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• Laois Councillor Set To Step Down From Politics

  Fianna Fail's Padraig Fleming will step down after the next county council meeting.

• Gardai Seize Drones Delivering Contraband To Laois Prisons

  Two separate drones have been intercepted headed for Portlaoise and Midlands Prison.

• DWTS Judge Praises Midlands Contestants Ahead Of Semis

  Arthur Gourounlian is praising both Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins and Tullamore's Tolu Makay after she ended up in the dance off.

• Laois TD Expresses Concerns Over GP Numbers

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• Hauliers Warn Diesel Price Rises As IRHA Criticises Taoiseach

  Hauliers warn diesel could surpass the €2 per litre mark.

• Enoch Burke's Mother And Sister Jailed For Contempt Of Court

  Ammi and Martina Burke are to be jailed for two weeks following disruptions to High Court proceedings.

• 91-Year-Old Athlone Man Waiting For Flight Out Of Dubai

  Two Emirates flights are going ahead.

• New Offaly Peat Industry Film Premieres Tonight

  'Closed For Lunch' premieres at 7:30pm this evening.

• Safety Fears At Westmeath School Following E-Scooter Near Misses

  The move comes after near collisions with e-scooters.

• 75% Of Schools Receive No Applicants As Teacher Shortage Rises

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• Enterprise Minister Orders Energy Market Review Amid Price Gouging Fears

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• Midlands Artists To Feature In New Wetlands Guide

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• Midlands Advocacy Service For Sexual Abuse Survivors Praise Victim For Getting Justice

  Co-founder of Eist, Hazel Behan is urging women to come forward for support.

• Laois Windfarm Developer Awarded 50% Of Legal Costs

  Coolglass Wind Farm will now return to An Coimisiún Pleanála for reconsideration.

• Midlands Simon Calls On Government For Retrofit Funding

  The Midlands branch is seeking to retrofit 13 properties to cater for single adult accommodation.

• Midlands Charity Calls For State Support To Help Move People Off The Streets

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