Heavy rain has caused flooding to roads around the county. Yesterdays yellow rain warning and further rain over night has led to widespread surface water and difficult driving conditions.
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The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris is in Athlone today as 370 Irish Soldiers will be deployed to Lebanon. In what's being described as the penultimate tour of duty, soldiers representing 30 counties are preparing for their peace keeping mission.
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The family of Andrew's late accuser Virginia Giuffre say him being stripped of his prince title is a 'victory'. King Charles's brother is also being made to leave his residence at Royal Lodge as he continues to face scrutiny over his relationship with the paedophile Jeffery Epstein.
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Watching a scary film is the number one way people prepare for Halloween. 60% of people say watching a horror movie gets them in the mood for the spooky season.
