Published: Wed 23 Jul 2014, 10:20 AM

Last updated: Wed 23 Jul 2014, 11:28 AM

In this week's Westmeath Independent

Published: Wed 23 Jul 2014, 10:20 AM

Last updated: Wed 23 Jul 2014, 11:28 AM

Here's a quick glimpse of some of what's in this week's edition

Brideswell festival to take place in 'big red barn'

Trio admit arson attack at Athlone pub

Surge in support for Join Our Boys campaign

Safety fears over highly-dangerous local junction

Ex-army chief speaks out over barracks future

€1,000 drugs debt sparked 15-year-old's crime spree

All the pictures from Ladies Day at Kilbeggan Races

Athlone Town prepare for visit of league champions

Rossies bow out of All-Ireland race

Local quartet all lose out in club championship action

Athlone swimming trio impress at major event in National Aquatic Centre

Published: Wed 23 Jul 2014, 10:20 AM

Last updated: Wed 23 Jul 2014, 11:28 AM

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Mikel Arteta says Mauricio Pochettino was ‘like a father’ to him as young player

Arteta played alongside the Chelsea boss at Paris St Germain before their rise as coaches in Europe’s top divisions.

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Inter Milan beat rivals AC Milan to secure 20th Serie A title

Inter wrapped up the title with five games to spare, standing 17 points clear of their city rivals, who needed a win or draw to delay celebrations.

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Chelsea to take strongest possible action after Nicolas Jackson racially abused

The 22-year-old striker missed a number of chances at Wembley as his side bowed out of the cup with a 1-0 defeat.

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Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham wins Laureus breakthrough award

The 20-year-old has scored 21 goals for Real Madrid since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund.