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• House Prices Rising In Midlands

  Nationally, prices are up by 8.7%

• 26 Nominations For Offaly Person Of The Year And Unsung Hero Of Offaly Awards

  The award ceremony will be held in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore.

• Sexual Health Education Needed - TUS Athlone Sexual Health Manager

  Sexually transmitted infections saw a major rise in 2023.

• Cabin Style Homes May Not Require Planning Permission

  It's hoped this will provide more housing options.

• Proposed Tourist Tax In Dublin Could Benefit Midlands - Offaly TD

  The Department of Tourism claim there are no plans to bring in a tourist tax.

• Registration Now Open for Mullingar's Darkness Into Light Walk

  The annual walk is taking place on Saturday, May 10th, at 4:15am in Mullingar.

• Insurance Reform Needed Urgently -Cynthia Ní Mhurchú

  It follows a 137% spike last year in the number of drivers caught driving without insurance in Laois and Offaly.

• Emergency Services At The Scene Of Offaly Crash

  The road is closed off.

• Westmeath Gardaí Investigating String Of Burglaries

  Two of the break - ins happened in Athlone and one in Mullingar.

• Ukranians Numbers Fleeing War In Midlands Increases

  Westmeath has the highest number of beneficiaries at 2,870.

• Offaly Councillor Hits Out At Local Authority Over Broken Street Lights

  Councillor Noel Cribbin claims the problem existed long before storm Éowyn's damage.

• Highly Likely Ireland Would Contribute To Ukraine Peace Force - Cathal Berry

  Portarlington's Cathal Berry believes it's possible Ireland could get involved.

• Westmeath Wellness Company Appears In New Bridget Jones Film

  Products from deDANÚ were personally picked by the set designer for the movie.

• Spike In Drivers Caught Without Insurance In Laois and Offaly

  The percentage increase for Laois and Offaly is one of the highest in the country.

• Midlands Behind In Employment Share in IDA Ireland Companies

  The numbers of those employed by IDA in the Midlands continues to rise.

• Westmeath Gardaí Make €15k Cocaine Seizure

  The seizure was made following an operation in Mullingar on Monday.

• Athlone River Festival Set To Headline August Bank Holiday Weekend

  Food and craft markets will play a big part in the festival once again.

• ODVSS Welcomes Custodial Sentence In Coco's Law Case

  A 37 year old Dublin man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

• Seven Midlands Projects Getting Over €1m In EU Just Transition Funding

  Failte Ireland says more funded projects will be announced in the coming weeks.

• OPW Minister Defends State's Vacant Property Approach

  Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibin is criticising the State's track record.