In this week's Westmeath Independent

This week's Westmeath Independent is out now and features the best local news, sport, features and photography coverage.

Our stories include: 

* Landmark week as €233m Center Parcs resort to open

* Major jobs threat as Shannonbridge biomass plan is refused

* Multi-million euro Monksland housing project revived

* Council says no decision made on Athlone to Galway cycleway route

* Pop star Shawn Mendes sports Henshaw shades in LA!

* First phase of 'spacious and modern' new Garda station is complete

* Disgust at fake fundraising page for local crash victim

* Interview: Athlone's new Garda Superintendent Aidan Minnock

* We publish an open letter objecting to the controversial new artwork planned for public display in Athlone

* Political support for Orchard residents in social housing row

* PHOTO SPECIALS: 'Best Dressed' at Kilbeggan Races; launch of Ballymahon's 'Still Voices' Short Film Festival; '50 Plus' expo in Hodson Bay; Monksland Family Day

* Athlone's Robbie Powell helps relay team set new Irish senior record

* 'It will 'take time' to compete with awesome Dubs, says Roscommon boss Cunningham 

* It's the Clara Jug, as Midlands area hails Lowry's Open win