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:

* Athlone Garda tells of 'bikegate' ordeal at GRA conference

* Athlone 'not being considered' for new IPAS development

* Emergency call service to be removed at independent living units

* Preferred design is unveiled for €30m Hodson Bay Park

* Views to be sought on second Athlone active travel scheme

* Naming ceremony this Friday for Athlone's Mary O'Rourke bridge

* Plans lodged for wind farm close to Lough Funshinagh

* Cycle link plan for Ballinahown

* Closure of Born clothing store in Athlone announced

* New special classes for two Athlone schools

* Local students create new online study guide for the Leaving Cert

* McGlynn still learning "exciting" Dean Crowe role

PLUS all you need to know about the 2026 RTÉ All-Ireland Drama Festival

AND IN SPORT

*Optimism quietly rising for progressive Westmeath side

* Sublime Roscommon cut a dash from long grass

* Hope springs anew for minor hurlers after Dublin victory

* Athlone Town ladies do enough to claim victory

* Dramatic late winner gives Town back to back victories

* Hall of Fame honour for Sean Reidy

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