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  Offaly's nomination features the renowned telescope at Birr Castle Demesne.

• Residents Raise Alarm Over Rising Rat Sightings In Laois Housing Estates

  Parents reported seeing rats surface from a pond at Esker Hills’ Portlaoise entrance.

• Midlands Sees Sharp Rise In Housing Commencements

  The number rose by 68 from last year.

• Government Boosts Midlands Homebuyer Support With Higher Loan Limits

  The loans provide assistance for buyers who can’t secure enough funding from banks.

• Searches Will Continue In Murder Investigation - Garda Commissioner

  The latest dig for the bodies of JoJo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob began on Monday.

• Enoch Burke's Injunction Application Struck Out

  A High Court Judge believes the application by the teacher is "moot".

• Offaly’s Alex Dunne Joins Alpine’s Young Driver Programme

  The 20 year old wore Alpine colours during Formula 2 practice earlier this week.

• Offaly TD Urges Stronger Collaboration For Taxi Sector Improvements

  A study by the CCPC shows four in ten people struggled to book a taxi in December.

• Westmeath Road Renamed To Honour Local Tradition

  The newly named 'Bóithrín na mBan' honours the planting of oak trees for women who have died tragically.

• Irish Cancer Society Funds Free Counselling Sessions Across Midlands

  An estimated 44,000 people in Ireland get cancer each year.

• Minister Confirms Meat at Athlone HQ Sourced from Europe

  There has been numerous calls for the resignation of Larry Murrin in recent weeks.

• Westmeath Town Launching Local Bus Routes

  The Mullingar Town Bus Service launches on Sunday.

• Offaly Objection To Roscommon Aldi

  Brian O'Sullivan with an address in Kilcormac is lodging the objection against the site in Boyle.

• Laois TD Calls For Housing Bond Scheme

  Laois TD Brian Stanley feels it could be used to discourage vulture funds.

• Government Launch Flour Production Boost Scheme

  Odlums in Portarlington is the only flour mill in Ireland.

• Midlands Singer Urges Heart Health Awareness After Sudden Attack

  Michael English is asking people to get regular checkups.

• Midlands Record Shop Owner Hails U2’s Politically Charged New Music

  Six new songs feature on the bands new EP.

• Laois Psychotherapist Describes How The Weather Affects People's Mood

  Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder that occurs at certain times of the year.

• Offaly TD Questions Cost Of New Short Term Letting Regulations

  Fresh regulations for the short term letting sector are due to take effect on May 20th.

• Planning Application Lodged For New Coffee Shop In Laois Town

  A decision is due April 7th.