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  The funds go towards the Disabled Person Grant and Improvement Works in Lieu scheme.

• Funeral Of "Forever Missed" Portlaoise Boy Taking Place Today

  Antony Perissato de Aguilar died after suffering from a heart condition on a bouncy castle.

• Charity Mountain Scaling Challenge To Pass Through Midlands This Week

  The 26 Mountains 2 Mayo challenge is in aid for the Cancer Fund for Children.

• IPAV Says Proposed Changes To Rent Pressure Zones Gradual

  A change to the 2% cap on Rent Pressure Zones will be made tomorrow by Cabinet.

• Gardaí Investigate Laois Burglary

  The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday last week.

• Owners Of Portlaoise Nursing Home Admit "Administrative Error" Over Admissions Breach

  The Residence continued taking new admissions after HIQA had issued a notice to stop.

• Full Hearing Date For Lissywollen Asylum Seeker Centre Set

  Councillors in the Athlone area are bringing a legal challenge over the centre to the High Court.

• Westmeath Gardaí Recover Body From Canal

  The man's body has since been brought the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar.

• Third Lidl Store Confirmed For Laois

  Laois County Council has given the green light to the Graiguecullen store subject to 12 conditions.

• Laois SPCA Branch Launch Foster Appeal Following Surge Of New Arrivals

  The branch is dealing with a surge of surrendered and neglected animals, with "Pablo" the puppy being among them.

• Offaly TD Calls For Uisce Eireann To Speed Up Fixing Infrastructure

  Offaly TD John Clendennen says Edenderry is one of many towns impacted by capacity issues at the State utility.

• Westmeath Heritage Park To Open Forge To Young People Tomorrow

  Dun Na Sí are taking part in Cruinniú Na óg tomorrow.

• Westmeath House Fire Victim Laid To Rest Tomorrow

  John 'Jackie' Smyth passed away in a fire at his home on Wednesday morning in Castlepollard.

• I'm Sick And Tired Of Government's Excuses - Midlands TD Hits Out At Council Vacancy Rates

  Sinn Fein TD Sorca Clarke believes the State is underfunding county councils.

• Commencement On Major Westmeath Housing Development Imminent

  Councillor Frankie Keena says he expects work to start on a new link road soon.

• New Teagasc Regional Advisory Manager Appointed To Midlands

  Sandra Hayes will lead the advisory team in Laois and Offaly.

• Former Older Adult Services Manager Calls For Whistleblowers In Irish Nursing Homes

  Portlaoise's Joe Dunne is a former manager for older adult services in the UK.

• Midlands Car Sales Company Reapply For Major Expansion

  Michael Moore Car Sales are planning to build new vehicle facilities, valet and car wash buildings.

• Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Serious Midlands Crash

  Two motorcyclists have been hospitalised following the incident.

• Standards In Laois Mental Health Centres Slipping - Mental Health Commission

  The Mental Health Commission has released its annual reviews of centres across the country.