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• Massive Crowds Expected For First Day Of National Ploughing Championships

  The major agri-event kicks off in Laois today.

• Calls For More Rural Representation In Westmeath Town's Transport Plan

  The draft includes car journey alternatives and supporting integration with the Greenway.

• Independent Ireland Agri Policy Disregards Re-Wetting Of Boglands

  The plan would also see €1b set aside for a Minister of Fisheries.

• Tánaiste Insists No By Elections Planned Before General Election

  Minister Martin also wants to see the current Government remain in place until February.

• Education, Action, And Observation Prioritised In Offaly Bog Protection Project

  A new initiative is being launched at Lough Boora Discovery Park.

• "Year On Year Underfunding" Is Selling Students Short - TUS President Vincent Cunnane

  The President of TUS says funding increases have been cancelled out by inflation.

• More Than 1,300 People Waiting Over 18 Months For Hospital Appointments In The Midlands

  The highest figure in the region comes in the Regional Hospital Mullingar.

• Over 250 Cases Of People Not Turning Up To Their Driving Test Across The Midlands

  The fees retained from no-shows in the region amounts to €15,000.

• State Looking At Measures To Support Businesses In Budget 2025

  Groups around the country have been calling for the reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector.

• Major Westmeath Wastewater More Than Halfway To Being Complete

  The upgrade is worth €114m.

• 'Indian Summer' Expected This Week

  High temperatures are on the way.

• Laois Gardaí Arrest Two Motorists For Driving Under The Influence

  Both arrests were made on the motorway over the weekend.

• Taoiseach Confident Fine Gael Can Retain Laois Seat In General Election

  The seat had been long-held by Charlie Flanagan.

• Man Due In Court After Kildare Gun Seizure

  The shotgun has also been sent for further analysis.

• Laois EV Charging Hub Sees Significant Upgrade

  People can now pay contactless.

• Finance Minister Hears Of Main Issues Facing Westmeath Businesses

  Delays in work permits and housing are among the problems mentioned.

• New Low Carbon Economy Initiative Launched In TUS Athlone Campus

  The project is worth €4.1m.

• Close To 900 Students Currently Without School Transport

  Families have been told there are not enough resources available.

• Multiple Laois Burglaries Under Investigation By Gardaí

  Anyone with information is being asked to contact their local Garda Station.

• Department Of Education Criticsied For Response To Lack Of Schools Spaces In Laois Town

  Calls are being made for a new school to serve the area.