Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now:

* Fuel crisis hits home

* New link road at Plovers Wood development 50% complete

* Council urged to buy Moate land for IDA factory

* Fire forces train evacuation outside Athlone

* Calls for CCTV on Athlone's Greenway

* Late publican remembered for family support and great care

* Work starts on road network for new Athlone IDA Business Park

* Croílár Festival to take place in 15 venues this weekend

* Plans approved for community office at former Moate fire station

* Cyclists complete 840km charity trek to Lourdes

* Greenway to Ballinahown on track to open this summer

* Hundreds gather for Mount Temple fundraiser

AND IN SPORT

* McHugh relishing prospect of Meath test

* Westmeath renew Royal rivalry as London calls for hurlers

* McGann scores try for Ireland in Six Nations loss

* Roscommon chew up New York in Big Apple

* Temple Villa's SFAI Cup run comes to an end

* Rosemount edge out Castledaly in league clash