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• Enoch Burke Criminal Contempt Proceedings To Be Decided Before Christmas

  Mr Burke was told in a High Court hearing today he needs to purge his contempt to end his fourth stint behind bars.

• Enterprise Minister Calls For End To Nuisance Objections Amid Infrastructure Plan

  It follows a radical 30 point plan.

• Mercosur Trade Deal 'Cannot Proceed' - Midlands MEP

  There has been an EU-wide recall of Brazilian beef.

• Public Urination Leads Gardaí To Apprentice's €17k Drug Haul

  The urination “drew the attention” of the gardaí.

• Laois Cathaoirleach Pushes For Redesigned Road Layout

  He is condemning speeding drivers.

• Dreams Come True For Westmeath EuroDreams Winner

  This is the second win in two days for players in Westmeath. 

• Department Of Agriculture Confirms €2.5m In Midlands Beef Welfare Payments

  Agri Minister Martin Heydon says work is being done to ensure the scheme continues next year.

• Laois And Offaly Rivers To Benefit From Funding

  Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Barrier Mitigation Programme is approving projects in Laois and Offaly.

• Supporter Receives Ban For Disorderly Behavior At Quarter-Final

  The passionate Offaly and Kilcormac-Killoughey GAA supporter is well known in the local GAA community.

• Fianna Fail Will Back Midlands Hospice Location If Granted By Council Planners

  Peter Ormond says he and his colleagues will support the proposal if put before them this month.

• Offaly Comedian To Headline Comedy Festival

  Neil Delamare will jon the line for a new comedy festival being trialled in Carlow.

• Ukrainian Community In Midlands Welcome Zelenskyy Visit To Ireland

  The Ukrainian President makes his first official visit to the country today.

• Laois County Council Still Awaiting Landfill Authorisation Certs From EPA

  A new Journal.ie investigation shows that they're the only local authority to apply for all landfill sites.

• Midlands Ireland Showcase Taking Place Tomorrow

  TUS International Arena in Athlone at 10am, and runs until 4pm. 

• Christmas Enforcement Campaign Launches For Midlands Roads

  166 people have lost their lives on Irish roads this year.

• Domestic Abuse Support Service Expands To Westmeath Town

  Esker House now has a Mullingar base. 

• Revenue Seize Over €1m Worth Of Cannabis

  Multiple seizures have led to the discovery of cannabis, tobacco, and various other drugs.

• Former Midlands Fastway Distribution Hub Up For Let

  Clement Herron Real Estate is listing the facility.

• €50 Million Investment In Westmeath Hospital To Create New Jobs

  200 new jobs are set to be created in Ballinderry.

• Recall Of Brazillian Beef From EU Markets Raises Questions

  Hormones were discovered in beef exported from Brazil.