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:

* General Election special: Candidate interviews

* Five-year commercial rates rise proposed

* Fine Gael candidates hit out at handling of asylum centre plan

* Fresh planning bid for Athlone cinema revamp

* Planning board confirm CPO to allow completion of flood defence

* Local winners at National Garda Youth Awards

* Sculpture to be unveiled in memory of Jimmy Murray

* Date announced for switching on of Athlone's Christmas lights

* New music and arts festival planned for Athlone in April

* Moate researcher delivers TEDx talk on trustworthy AI in Galway

* Site visit in Athlone Marina to help councillors plan for future

AND IN SPORT:

* Athlone Triathlon Club named Ireland's Club of the Year

* Famous victory for Pearses quarter final

* Castle-Geoghan win 'years in the making' - Alan Mangan

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