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• Water Supply Restored In Westmeath Town

  Athlone has seen its water supply restored this evening.

• Laois Driver Caught Doing 129 km/h In A 80 km/h Zone

  It comes as Gardai issue their final update on their Bank Holiday roads policing operation.

• New Holistic Wellness Centre Set To Open In Laois

  Arunachala is hoping to open its doors in the Slieve Blooms this July.

• Disposable Income Rises Sharply Across The Midlands Over Decade

  Westmeath saw the largest increase.

• Plans Lodged For Age-Friendly Homes At Former Laois Post Office

  The post office is located on Main Street in Portarlington.

• Positive HIQA Assessments For Three Midlands Disability Centres

  HIQA identified one area of non-compliance at the Muiríosa Foundation's Mullingar Centre.

• Over €23 Million Taken In Tolls At Portlaoise Plaza In 2025

  €2.30 is being charged for cars and €7.50 for HGVs.

• BnM Honours Recipients Of Over €700K In Community Funding Across The Midlands

  The BnM Educational Scholarship Scheme provided support to 11 Offaly students.

• Uisce Eireann Working To Repair Burst Water Main In Westmeath

  The area affected is Kilbeggan.

• Over 140 Homes and Businesses Without Power In Laois

  The fault is in Abbeyleix.

• Woman Critically Injured In Three-Vehicle Crash In Carlow

  The incident occurred at 1:30pm yesterday.

• Laois Traveller Action Group Condemns Violence At Laois Cemetery

  Violent scenes broke out at a Portlaoise Cemetery on Sunday.

• Offaly CEO Shares Simple Breathing Tip To Ease Last Minute Exam Stress

  The Leaving and Junior Cert Exams begin today.

• Charter Medical Group Appoints Group Chief Executive Officer For Mullingar

  Brian Fitzgerald now holds the role.

• Midlands Animal Charity Heartbroken After Pony Stolen Over Weekend

  Pony Eleanor was last seen on Friday.

• Man Behind Midlands Green City Plan Given Freedom Of Roscommon

  Sean Mulryan was conferred with the honour at a special ceremony.

• Jobs Boost For Westmeath After R&D Development Gets Planning Permission

  Gannon Minerals & Powders Limited wants to expand its Kilbeggan operation.

• Nurse Admits Poor Professional Performance Over Care Of Nine Patients at Laois Hospital

  Jinimol George faced a total of seven allegations in relation to the care of nine patients at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.

• Midlands School Principal Calls For More Inclusive Education During Sacraments

  Carlow principal and podcaster Simon Lewis feels it should reflect a modern Ireland.

• New CSO Figures Show Decline In Births Registered Across the Midlands

  Laois saw the highest decrease in the midlands.