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  Just 71 notices were issued across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath in October.

• Offaly Man To Launch Book On Slieve Bloom River

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• Midlands Couple Call For Political Intervention On Housing Development

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• Midlands Communities Gather To Object Wind Farm Plans

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• Five Couples Remain In Limbo Over Future Midlands Homes

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• Russian Spy Ship Near Irish Waters

  The Yantar entered waters in the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone last year.

• Status Yellow Low Temperature And Ice Warning Issued For Midlands

  Met Eireann have issued the alert to come into effect from 11 pm tonight.

• Uisce Eireann Working To Prevent Future Hosepipe Bans In Westmeath

  Homes and businesses around Mullingar were hit with a long running conservation order this year.

• Two People Held In The Midlands Over Garda Corruption Investigation

  A member of the force is being questioned over a missing drug seizure.

• Councils Turn To Public Consultation Over Midlands Greenway

  The proposed greenway will run from Monasterevin to Portarlington.

• "Do Nothing Government" Can Lift Passenger Cap When It Wants - Michael O'Leary

  The Ryanair chief is voicing his frustration over the time it's taking to lift the cap.

• Revenue Seize Over €1m Worth Of Contraband

  The seizures have been carried out by Revenue officers in intelligence led operations.

• €1m Upgrade Works To Start On Athlone SEC Office

  The OPW led project will improve the functionality of the building.

• Watermain Upgrade Projects Completed in Westmeath

  The works were carried out under Uisce Eireann's Leakage Reduction Programme.

• Planning Permission For Glamping Pods Submitted By Offaly Tourist Attraction

  Mount Brisoe Organic Farm in Daingean is looking to expand its offering.

• Extension Granted For Midlands Student Accommodation Project

  The deadline for completed work is down for 2030.

• Councillor Conflict Reaches New Levels Of Foul Mouthed Farce In Offaly

  Aoife Masterson and John Leahy clashed during a monthly meeting.

• Man Convicted Of Assault Remains Offaly GAA Club Treasurer

  Club members are reportedly unhappy with the situation.

• SIPTU President Pledges Focus On Housing

  Alan Lindley was recently made an Honourary SIPTU President.