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  The incident occurred last night.

• Enoch Burke Suing Over Article He Claims Subjected Him To Widespread Ridicule

  The piece in the Sunday Independent claimed he was annoying fellow prisoners.

• Amazon to Develop Data Centres Across The Midlands

  It's the first business announced at Bord na Móna's new energy park.

• Westmeath Member Of The Air Corps Found Dead

  He was found unresponsive at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel.

• New ash Dieback Support Package Recognises Commitment To Building Healthy Forests

  That's according to Minister of State Pippa Hackett.

• Co-Ed Schools To Become The Norm, Says Midlands Guidance Counsellor

  As it stands, 1 in 3 students in Ireland are in a single-sex school.

• Ukrainian Children "Devastated" At Being Told To Leave Accommodation

  The midlands premises had been hoping to extend their contract to allow them to stay longer.

• Midlands Woman Explores Irish History Through Food

  She has found more than one interesting recipes from our ancestors.

• Renewed Appeal For Missing Laois Woman

  She was last seen on Friday morning.

• Rocket To Be Launched In The Midlands This Week

  A Laois village will be declared a "no fly zone" during the launch

• Purchasing Site For New Laois Sports Arena 'Too Expensive'

  The new facility has been subject to an ongoing campaign.

• 41 Ukrainian Refugees Fighting To Stay In Offaly Accommodation

  Eight children are among the 41 people living at the house.

• Inquest Into Murders Of Two Westmeath Children Returns Verdict Of Unlawful Death

  The two children were killed in September 2022.

• Westmeath Students Set For Trip On RNLI 'Access For All' Boat

  It will come as part of a tour of the station.

• Gardaí Investigating Theft Of Laois Car

  Officers are asking witnesses to come forward.

• Midlands Town To Host Meeting On Being "Safe And Healthy"

  The free event is happening this evening.

• Contractor Needed To Progress New Manufacturing Plant In The Midlands

  The tender process was subject to a judicial review earlier on in the year.

• Higher Education Minister To Discuss Primary Challenges With TUS Athlone

  Technological Universities can submit proposals for housing as part of a new scheme.

• Just Transition Fund Needs 'Re-Launching' - Irish Rural Link

  The scheme has fallen under fire since an €18m investment was announced last week.

• Speeding Figures Fell By 12,000 In 2023

  8,000 motorists were detained for drink or drug driving.