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:

* Weight loss pill boostm for Novo Dordisk

* PHOTOS: Confirmation in Tubberclair

* HSE agrees €1.9 million settlement with South Westmeath Hospice

* Monksland’s darts siblings defy health challenges

* Athlone scientist earns highest academic degree in Ireland and UK

* Planning refused for €5m soccer complex near Tubber

* Athlone’s Thyme retains prestigious Michelin listing

* A ripple begins: inaugural TEDx Athlone event a major success

* TRADITIONAL TRADERS: Lee family milk delivery service remains a fixture after 60 years

* O’Mearas set for Croke Park abseil in aid of Rare Ireland

* Baylin pupils' courtroom film wins award at Dublin event

AND IN SPORT:

* Winter Olympics debut for skier with Rosemount roots

*TUS Midlands win Division 1 freshers football title - report, photos & reaction

* Winning start as Athlone Town end long wait for league victory

* Goldsmiths LGFA celebration night photos

* Roscommon happy with win over Armagh but not getting carried away

* McHugh gives blunt view of Westmeath display in Down defeat