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• Midlands Homelessness Drops Amid Record National Figures

  There are 422 new people reporting as homeless across the country.

• Westmeath Secures Top-Up Funding For New Cost Rental Homes

  The funding top-up will bring eight new homes up for reduced rent in the Lake County.

• Emergency Services Attend Laois Crash

  It took place this morning on the R445 near Portlaoise.

• Man Hospitalised Following Alleged Westmeath Assault

  No arrest has been made so far.

• Midlands Rent Prices Continue To Rise

  The latest report from the Residential Tenancies Board shows the cost of renting.

• Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Burglary

  A premises in Mullingar was broken into around 7am yesterday morning.

• Gardaí Investigating Serious Assault In Midlands

  The incident took place on Tuesday in Edgeworthstown.

• Agri Aware Brings It's Farm Walk And Talk Series To Offaly

  Ag Science students from all over the country make their way to Tullamore for the event.

• Walking And Cycle Trail Between Westmeath And Offaly Proposed

  The plans were announced at Failte Ireland's Hidden Heartlands briefing.

• Midlands Housing Commencements Slowed Down In January

  The latest figures come from the Department of Housing.

• Latest Research Suggests Social Media Leads To Anti-Social Feelings

  The European Commission report indicates the longer we spend scrolling, the more lonely we feel.

• Two Offaly Schools To Represent Ireland In Robotics This May

  The VEX Robotics Championships are taking place this week.

• Laois Dermatologist Warns Against Children Using Skincare Products

  Karen Conroy from KC Skin Clinic in Portlaoise says active ingredients can damage the skin barrier.

• Child Hospitalised After Being Struck By Car in Athy

  The crash happened at 10:30 last night.

• Recurring Theory Tests Can Iron Out Bad Driving Habits - Labour

  Westmeath Councillor Denis Leonard wants experienced drivers tested on the rules of the road.

• Over €2,000 Has Been Raised For People Affected By Laois Apartment Fire

  The blaze broke out last Thursday morning.

• A Portlaoise Garda Is Encouraging People To Apply For Trainee Programme

  He mentions the opportunities available for Gardaí.

• Tullamore Farm To Host Farm Walk & Talk Series

  375 second-level Agricultural Science students will visit the farm.

• Laois Boy Who Died Following Road Crash To Be Laid To Rest This Afternoon

  The funeral is being held today.

• Funeral For Man Killed in Westmeath Crash To Take Place On Saturday

  Dean Wearen passed away in the crash last Saturday.