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

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• Insurance Costs Continue Upward Trend Despite Reform Measures

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• Laois Community To Challenge Approval Of Two IPAS Centres

  A meeting was held last night discussing the appeal.

• €1 Million Lotto Jackpot Won In Westmeath Once Again

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• €20K Reward Offered For Stolen Lego Container In Laois

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• Reintroduction Of State Exam Fees Criticised By Longford-Westmeath TD

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• Offaly Bog Heritage Group Voice Concerns Over Windfarm

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• Westmeath Chamber Of Commerce Hosting AI Forum

  Attendees will gain 'quick wins' to AI tools.

• Garda Watchdog Probes Death Of Man In Mullingar

  The case has been referred to the independent policing ombudsman.

• Gardaí Urge Witnesses To Come Forward In Laois Murder Investigation

  Three were people arrested so far.

• Laois Driving Instructor Taking On Sahara Ultramarathon

  Tony McAllister from Mountmellick is set to compete in the Marathon de Sables in Morocco.

• Planning Permission Formally Submitted for Offaly Wind Farm

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• Latest NASA Moon Mission Countdown Almost Underway

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• Laois TD Raises Lack Of EV Charging Points In County

  Independent TD Brian Stanley argues a lack of points makes it harder to transition to electric cars.

• Various Factors Behind Employees Quitting - Laois CEO

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• Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €654k

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• Luke Thomas And The Swing Cats Welcome Special Guest At Birr Theatre

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