Midlands News from Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Longford- Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says understaffing is hindering response times for paramedics.

Killucan's Richa Mergulhao Oxley is the first female representative from Motorsport Ireland to steward an F1 race.

Nationally, only 38% of staffing target has been met.

The Local Community Safety Partnership survey will form the basis of a three year plan.

Around 80,000 people are set to attend the show this weekend.

It comes after years of flooding issues.

The figures of passenger cars purchased in the Midlands has risen.

Ballinakill's Roseanne Dwyer looks after her son James, who has a rare metabolic disorder called PKU.

A piece of the Space X rocket Falcon 9 is due to make impact.

Pauline Walsh was last seen in Tullamore seven years ago.

There's been a rise in EV registrations across the midlands.

Edenderry Garda Station recently closed as part of a safety review, investigation, and deep clean.

The Residential Tenancies Board has issued a decision against Nigel Brennan.

The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Int Inv (I) GP Ltd had proposed the development at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone.

GP numbers have fallen in the midlands in recent years.  

Brittany Ferries confirmed it will stop carrying livestock from Rosslare to France.

The incident involved a car and an e-scooter in Portlaoise.

Gardaí discovered the drugs in two separate searches.