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• Teenager Dies After Getting Into Difficulty In Lough Ree

  Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene yesterday afternoon.

• Sexual Assault Treatment Unit Attendances Rise 5% Nationwide In 2025

  The unit in Mullingar saw a decrease in numbers.

• Midlands Sees Major Nursing Home Funding Increases

  Westmeath saw the largest increase in the midlands.

• Status Yellow Heat Warning Issued For Midlands Counties

  The warning will be in place until Sunday morning.

• Portlaoise’s Pride Of Place Shines During Judge’s Visit

  Portlaoise Tidy Towns showcased the hard work that has transformed the town into a greener and more sustainable town.

• Pilot In €8.4m Midlands Cocaine Plot Claims He Was 'People Pleaser'

  He flew an €8.4m consignment of cocaine into the Midlands.

• Study Links Strength Training To Longer Life

  Study shows physical exercise can help lower the risk of death.

• Jozef Puska Abandons Bid To Appeal Conviction For Ashling Murphy's Murder

  He’s currently serving a life sentence for the murder of Ashling Murphy in January 2022.

• Gardaí Arrest Driver And Seize Vehicle On M7 In Laois

  The motorist was stopped for driving unaccompanied on a learner permit.

• Enterprise Minister Rules Out Ongoing Excise Duty Cuts As Fuel Prices Rise

  Diesel prices could rise by 10 cents and petrol by 2 cents this weekend.

• Vigil Taking Place For Woman In Laois Next Friday

  Adina Raluca Constantin will be remembered by the community in Portlaoise's Memorial Park.

• RTE Must Answer Further Questions On Overspending - Micheál Carrigy

  The Longford-Westmeath TD feels it's needed in order to restore trust in the broadcaster.

• €2M Worth of Drugs Seized Across Midlands

  Cannabis jellies containing THC and HHC were seized.

• Status Yellow Weather Warning For Midlands

  Temperatures are due to go above 27 degrees.

• Funeral Today For Westmeath Crash Victim

  She lost her life alongside two others in a crash in Malaga.

• Laois Local Studies Launches 2026 Summer History Talks Programme

  The first talk takes place this evening.

• Supermacs Owner Sees Growth Opportunity In The UK

  The company has built up assets worth almost €300 million.

• "Passion, Humour And A Good Heart" - Funeral Held For Second Westmeath Malaga Crash Victim

  The funeral of Mark McCullagh Crichton took place this afternoon in Mullingar.

• Laois Gardaí Renew Appeal For Witnesses To Single Vehicle Crash

  The incident took place in Portlaoise last month.

• Westmeath Malaga Victim "Leaves Behind A Legacy Full Of Love"

  Michaela Newcombe remains are being cremated at Lakelands Crematorium in Cavan this afternoon.