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• Calls For More Investment Into Westmeath Town's Water Supply

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• The Radio Industry Mourns The Death Of Broadcaster Michael Reade

  Michael made his first radio broadcast 43 years ago at the age of 15. 

• Bressie Unveils The Secrets Of St Loman's Psychiatric Hospital

  The musician and Mental Health Advocate presents the audible original titled 'The Madman's Hotel'. 

• Former Midlands TD Points To "All Consuming" Demands Of Public Life After Humphreys Announcement

  The party's Deputy Leader Heather Humphreys has announced her intention to step aside.

• Gardaí Investigating String Of Burglaries In Westmeath And Meath

  No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

• Over 100 Midlands Premises Without Power Following Storm Ashley

  There is a total of  173  premises affected in the Midlands.

• Asylum Seekers Accommodated In Midlands Fallen By 3%

  There are currently more than 32,000 IPAs staying across 320 centers in the country.

• Offaly Gardaí Stop 16 Year Old Motorist

  The 16 year old was initially stopped for a broken rear light.

• Hundreds Without Power In The Midlands

  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.