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• Fine Gael Rep Defends Decision To Increase Westmeath Local Property Tax

  Councillors voted on a 15% increase in the LPT this week.

• Former Midlands Hotel Set To Accommodate Ukrainian Refugees

  59 Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection will be housed at the former Longford hotel.

• Over €19m Sports Capital Grant To Go To Midlands

  Nationally, just under 2,000 grants have been announced.

• Health Minister Announces Long-Awaited Decision On Midlands Hospice Site

  The 20-bed facility is the result of a long-standing campaign by midlands hospice groups.

• Westmeath Worst-Ranked County For SMEs In New Study

  Out of a possible 100 points, Westmeath scored just 23 on the index.

• Over 67,000 Motorists On At Least Third Provisional License

  That's according to new research from Peopl Insurance.

• "Mystical Company" Helped Adventurer Swim River Shannon In Record-Breaking Fashion

  David Higgins has become the fastest and oldest person to swim the Shannon.

• Westmeath Special School Students Still Without Bus Service

  Nearly one month into the academic year, students at St. Hilda's still don't have a bus.

• More Sustainable Funding Model For Youth Workers Needed - Youth Work Ireland

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• New Campaign Calling For Gender Quota In Local Elections

  26% of the current councillors in the country are women.

• Over 80,000 Batteries Saved From Landfill In The Midlands

  That's down to the work of students in the region.

• Gardaí Investigating Serious Assault Of Laois Taxi Driver

  The driver suffered serious facial injuries in the incident.

• Laois Hospice Chooses Preferred Midlands Hospice Site

  With two sites in the running, midlands Hospice groups are coming out in favour of their preferred option.

• Three Sites In Consideration For National Ploughing Championships 2025

  There is no specific time frame for a decision to be made on the location.

• Budget Issues Resolved In Two Midlands Hospitals

  New nursing graduates will be offered a permanent job, according to the HSE.

• Rhode Residents "Absolutely Delighted" After Oxigen Facility Plans Are Refused

  An Bord Pleanála has overturned Offaly County Council's decision to approve the plans.

• Tullamore Councillor Gets Fianna Fail Green Light For Dail Run

  It's the first time the current County Cathaoirleach will run in a general election.

• Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships Taking To The Skies In Offaly

  The event will run until Friday.

• Westmeath Serves As The Setting For New Crime/Comedy Novel

  The book was officially launched in Athlone over the weekend.