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  Strong winds are leading to widespread power outages.

• Three Vehicle Collision In Offaly

  Gardaí attended the scene.

• Women Can View Menopause As A Barrier In Work According To New Research

  The study also suggests women can be uncomfortable with discussing menopause with their boss.

• Laois Parents Criticise Department Of Education Over Lack Of School Places

  One town in the county is unable to cater to the demand for school spaces.

• One Week Left To Fill Out Census Pilot Survey

  Offaly is among six counties chosen to take part.

• New Report Aims To Develop Cruise-Hire On The Shannon

  Offaly and Westmeath have contributed to the new study.

• 'Untimely, Unfair And Cruel' - Laois Offaly TD On Assisted Dying Debate

  Carol Nolan is calling for the Final Report on Assisted Dying to be rejected. 

• Listen: Westmeath Butcher Announces Closure After 75 Years Trading

  Horan's Pork Shop in Athlone will close for the final time at the end of the year.

• Offaly Man Steps Down As Head Of Fashion Retailer

  Their takings for the first half of this year are down 15%.

• Status Yellow Wind Warning for Laois, Offaly and Westmeath This Weekend

  It may be upgraded as Storm Ashley approaches.

• Niall Horan Is Paying Tribute To Former Band Member Liam Payne

  The two singers rose to fame while taking part in the x-factor in 2010.

• Listen: Midlands Group Set To Abseil Down 150ft Of Croke Park

  They are raising money for Dóchas Cancer Support Centre. 

• Fine Gael Select Third Candidate For Longford-Westmeath

  They have so far selected 70 candidates across the country.

• Food and Drink Companies Across Midlands Awarded Origin Gold Membership

  Two businesses in Laois and one in Westmeath have made this years membership list.

• Fine Gael Consider Withholding Support For Stanley PAC Replacement Over Unanswered Questions

  Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne says Sinn Fein has questions to answer.

• Westmeath Councillor Queries Vaccine Status Of Asylum Seekers

  Athlone Mayor Frankie Keena opposes a planned accommodation centre in the town.

• Midlands Students Organize College Walkout As Cost Of Living Increases

  Students voiced their concerns about money.

• Opposition To New Sinn Fein Chair of Public Accounts Committee Cools Down

  Sinn Fein is allowed to determine Brian Stanley's replacement as the lead opposition party.

• Fire At Residence In Westmeath

  The incident occurred at the Marine View of Athlone on Wednesday.

• Laois Woman To Appear Alongside Colin Farrell On Late Late Show

  Colin will be joined by his long time friend, Laois's Emma Fogarty.