Week 38 - Monday
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner
Monday, 21 September 2026 - 1 hour 59 minutes
Nine prisoners overdosed at the Midlands Prison after drugs were reportedly delivered by drone, with one prisoner left in a coma and targeted searches underway to recover the remaining contraband.
Primary school teachers are set to begin industrial action next month over delays in securing a new public sector pay deal, including a work-to-rule from October 5 and a proposed nationwide strike on October 14.
A new smartphone pilot involving Longford and Westmeath ETB will restrict students’ access to social media, gaming, internet browsing and cameras during school hours, while keeping calls and texts available.
