Inside this week's Westmeath Independent

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

* Major new eastern relief road in Athlone gets approval

* See supplement inside: Community & Sports award winners

* Windfarm plan for Athlone area

* Major rates changes agreed in Westmeath council budget

* Local woman seeks volunteers to establish Athlone food bank

* Official turning on of Athlone Christmas Lights set for Sunday

* Aldi unable yet to give date for Moate store

* Plans for €5m soccer complex near Tubber

* Hopes for return of 24-hour Moate ATM under new law

* 'Serendipity’ lands local duo at Oslo gig

* Five-year planning extension granted for Bower apartments project

* Athlone firm wins at Irish Start-Up Awards

* Féile na Sionnaine shows support to Sub Aqua Club

AND IN SPORT:

* Clann appoint O’Flaherty as Pearses seek new manager

* Tubberclair face Louth test for place in Leinster final

* Tributes flow as Martin calls time on Westmeath career

* Phoenix rise in extra time to knock Villa out

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