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• Public Consultation On Shannon Pipeline Closes

  The largest water project in the State's history will run through the Midlands.

• Midlanders Living In US Describe Impact Of Historic New York Blizzard

  Athlone's Patrick Griffin is one of many stuck in blizzard conditions.

• Planning Appeal Rejected For 38 Westmeath Apartments

  Andrews Construction had been seeking to build on Mullingar's Dublin Road.

• Laois Senator Adds To Government Criticism On Backtracked SNA Cuts

  Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack believes it's "ludicrous" the government is failing to take responsibility.

• Midlands County launches Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme

  The aim of the scheme is to support families and first-time buyers to achieve homeownership.

• Power Outage Leaves Over 1,400 Without Electricity In Westmeath

  Power is expected to return at around 1:30pm.

• Midlands Professor Appointed to National Science Advice Forum

  The scientist has supervised 40 PhDs, 14 MScs and 17 postdoctoral researchers.

• Fine Gael Councillor Moves Against Government Rental Reforms

  It comes as the 2025 Q4 Daft.ie rental price report was issued recently.

• Offaly Holds Inaugural Green Energy Conference Today

  The event will be on until 2:30pm at the Tullamore Court Hotel.

• Multi Vehicle Offaly Crashes Cleared

  The incident took place on the N52 in Tullamore.

• Midlands Designer Awarded At Junk Kouture Final

  The design is called ‘La La Lu Veil’.

• HIQA Requests Undercover Footage Of Laois Nursing Home

  A High Court judge is currently considering the application.

• Midlands Hospital To Install CT Scanning Service

  The Alliance Medical device will provide on-site service at the Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.

• Laois Village Set To Get Painting Facelift

  Ballinakill is joining the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

• Education Minister Denies Asking For Remote College Lectures

  Minister Lawless says his main focus remains on increasing student beds.

• Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine War Marked

  Former Midlands Lieutenant Commander John Leech says the conflict is stuck in a deadlock.

• Westmeath Care Centre Failed To Protect Residents Rights

  HIQA failed St Vincent's Care Centre in Athlone on staffing, fire safety, and care and social plans.

• Offaly Photographer Crowned IPPVA Pet Photographer Of The Year  

  She has now been selected to represent Ireland at the World Photographic Cup.

• Midlands MEP Sides With Bord Bia Chair Amid Calls To Resign

  Barry Cowen is accusing associations like the IFA of playing politics in calling for Larry Murrin to step down.

• Over €13m In Midlands HSE Funding Announced

  The HSE'S Building and Equipment Capital Plan for 2026 sees investment for health facilities in the region.