Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Athlone celebrates its second €1 million lottery win in a week, with the latest Daily Million jackpot ticket sold in Monksland.
Calls are being made to allow turf sales during the ongoing energy crisis, as households struggle with rising heating costs.
Researchers at TUS Athlone are developing Ireland’s first evidence-based guidelines to support women returning to exercise after pregnancy.

A Kildare singer shares her experience of living with Bipolar II Disorder to mark World Bipolar Day, highlighting the importance of diagnosis and support.
A €20,000 reward is offered to help recover a stolen container of donated Lego intended for children in Malawi.
Gardaí raise concerns over the growing trend of online doxing targeting officers and their families.

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

A Westmeath Lotto player has become an overnight millionaire after winning €1 million in the Lotto Plus 1 draw.
Farmers question supermarket price cuts on milk and butter, amid concerns retailers may be using dairy as “loss leaders”.
Ireland’s World Cup dreams are dashed after a dramatic playoff defeat in Prague despite a strong early performance.

Further delays to the National Children’s Hospital mean the latest completion deadline will not be met, with concerns over timelines continuing.
A multinational healthcare firm is set to take over a Tullamore facility, bringing hopes of new jobs after a previously announced closure.
New figures show over 1,200 driving tests were cancelled due to insurance documentation issues, highlighting ongoing pressures in the testing system.