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• Green Light For Major Laois Wastewater Upgrade

  It will serve over 45,000 people for the next 25 years.

• Annual National Car Run Coming To Midlands This May Bank Holiday

  The Bear Run 74 will pass through Tullamore and Portlaoise.

• Former Bord Na Mona Workers Hosting Reunion In Offaly

  The event will be in Teach Lea on June 27th.

• Offaly TD Demands Faster Acre Scheme Payments

  Deputy Carol Nolan says some farmers are waiting years for payments from the Government scheme.

• Midlands Community Rally Around Canadian Family Following Car Crash

  Jenn McMillian is thanking people in Tullamore for their help after her parents were hospitalised in a serious crash in the Midlands.

• Junior Minister Reveals Family Home Threat Amid Protest Tensions

  Robert Troy chose not to report the matter to the Gardaí.

• My Faith In Humanity Was Nearly Lost Following Years Of Abuse - Mary Cowen

  Mary's husband Brian served as Taoiseach from 2008-2011.

• PHOTOS: The Electric Picnic Warm Up Party

  It was held in Laois over the weekend.

• Concerns Raised Over Occupational Therapy Shortages In Laois And Offaly

  Brian Stanley raised the issue in the Dail.

• Midlands Heritage Sites To Receive Almost €300k In Conservation Funding

  €365k will be spread across six county's.

• 'Beer, Steer And Go': Man Maimed Brother In 195km/h 'Missile' Westmeath Car Crash

  He had been using cannabis and filming himself drinking while driving.

• Taoiseach Labels Criticism From Midlands Senator As "Positive"

  Micheal Martin is standing over the government's actions during the fuel price protests.

• Over 5,400 Older People Still Waiting For Essential Home Support

  In the Midlands, 370 individuals are still waiting for approved additional support hours.

• Checkpoint In Place On Westmeath Road Ahead Of Taoiseach Arrival

  The Taoiseach will be attending for Fianna Fail's centenary celebrations.

• Gardai Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Westmeath Teen

  He's been missing since 6pm on Tuesday

• Over 100 Residents To Be Relocated From State Accommodation In Westmeath

  Creggan Court hotel in Athlone has hosted Ukrainians since the outbreak of war in 2022.

• Midlands Toddler Shows Off Irish Dancing Talents

  Two-and-a-half-year-old Molly May from Carlow stole the show preforming at the Pan Celtic Festival.

• Laois Man Taking Part in EU Radicalisation Prevention Programme

  Portlaoise's Austin Stack is a mentor in the programme.

• US Firm To Acquire Westmeath Fire Protection Company Writech

  The company based in Mullingar employs over 800 people.

• €1.3m Funding Announced To Protect Midland Archaeological Heritage Sites

  Westmeath will receive the highest amount in the midlands.