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• IFA Express Concern Over Governance Review Into Bord Bia

  President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman is calling for a meeting with the Agriculture Minister.

• Midlands Science Celebrates 25 Years

  The group celebrated the milestone with an event at Mullingar's National Science Park.

• Westmeath Community Asks For Help In Solving Story Behind Stations Of The Cross Statues

  The Active Retirement Association of Multyfarnham wants to uncover the stories behind the statues.

• Irish Rural Link CEO Demands Reform Of Community Benefit Funds

  Moate's Brian Smyth feels it should go into legacy community infrastructure.

• Offaly County Council Chief Executive Encourages AI in Local Government

  Eoghan Ryan feels it can speed up some processes.

• Offaly Man Jailed For Six Years Over Rape Of Best Friend

  The 44-year-old was convicted following a trial at the Central Criminal Court.

• IFA Flags Governance Concerns At Bord Bia

  The farming body has expressed concern over a review into the company.

• Offaly Council Earns €7.9m From Wind Farm Rates

  Laois took in just under €445k.

• Housing Crisis Blamed For Fall In Irish Marriage Rates

  Marriage numbers fell to just under 20,000 last year, about 2,500 fewer than the previous year.

• No Opening Date Yet For New Westmeath Injury Unit

  The new unit is set to be located in Athlone.

• Fine Gael Rep Hits Out At Offaly Fianna Fáil Members

  The criticism follows the election of Cathaoirleachs in Offalys three Municipal Districts.

• US and Iran Announce Framework For Peace

  Mullingar defence analyst, Declan Power says Iran has the upper hand.

• Gardai Begin New Search Operation For Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

  An open area near the Wicklow/Kildare border is being searched over the coming days.

• Laois Photographer Shortlisted For Astrophotography Competition

  Paul Fetherstonhaugh has submitted a photo for the 'Out of this World' category.

• Midlands Hospital Continues To Experience High Admission Numbers

  Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore is apologising for disruptions caused.

• ESB Advance Plans for New High Voltage Station In Westmeath

  It's part of their wider plans and works for the county.

• Relief For Offaly School As Nine SNAs Reinstated For Summer Programme

  There are currently 199 pupils in Ballinamere NS as well as three autism classes.

• Midlands Garda Divisions Show Gap In Drink Driving Tests

  The Meath/Westmeath Division recorded a low breath testing rate compared to Laois-Offaly last year.

• Laois TD Urges Greenway Impact Review On Farming

  Willie Aird feels some projects will not come to fruition.

• Midlands Celebrates Men's Health Week

  There is events happening across the region.