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• Midlands Thunderstorm Warning Lifted Ahead Of Day Of High Heat

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• Average House Price In Midlands Up 10% From Last Year

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• Laois Commuter Speaks Out On Feeling Unsafe On Irish Rail

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• New Cathaoirleach Elected To Offaly County Council

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• Laois Senator Against CCTV Being Installed In Nursing Homes

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