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:

* Councillors hit out at court delay on asylum seeker accommodation centre

* Bridget Jones is mad about Athlone wellness brand!

*Free 12-page 'Midland Farm Focus' supplement

* Pictures: Tubberclare NS confirmation ceremony

* €200k works start on Garda Station roof, three years after major building project

* Plans to encourage walking and cycling on Athlone's Dubin Road

* Paula Sullivan says: 'I'm an ordinary woman sharing my story'

* Streamstown nun honoured with award from President

* Twinning of Athlone with US city 'must be progressed', councillors say

* Gates sought to prevent illegal dumping at local bog

* Portlick Castle aims to host functions and small weddings

* High-flying Athlone band set to release new single

* Three per cent rise in jobs at Enterprise Ireland client firms in Midlands

AND IN SPORT:

* Newly formed Athlone Town Cricket Club hopes to create its own sporting chapter

* McCabe questions new rules but lauds efforts of young guns

* Strong local presence in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations

*Athlone Town begin league campaign with Dundalk defeat

* Rossies maintain winning run as scoring power foils Farney men